2024 In Dreams Chardonnay

92 pts
Classy, modern Yarra Chardonnay that’s all about clarity, freshness and bang for buck.
4.0
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
1 Review

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Description

In Dreams has always been about delivering quality Yarra Chardonnay without the bells and whistles – and the 2024 nails that brief.

It's sourced from upper Yarra vineyards, picked early for freshness, and treated with a light touch in the winery. No heavy-handed oak, no overworked winemaking – just clean fruit, wild ferment, and a bit of time on lees for texture.

The result is a crisp, quietly serious Chardonnay that tastes like it should cost a fair bit more. There’s detail here – some struck match, citrus and a little grip through the finish – but it’s never trying too hard. Just a beautifully judged, everyday Yarra Chardy for people who want more than just fruit salad in a glass.

92 points - "I think this may be the most floral and enticing vintage of this wine I have seen. Star Jasmine, Freesia and cut green apples. There is lemon sorbet and juicy white nectarines too. Fruit is focused and in a superbly ripe state, this has been captured by the majority stainless steel preservation with a small portion (10%) of new French oak. The zeal continues with acres of acidity and the white stone fruit taking centre stage. Some almond milk creaminess and a touch of cold butter, this is a memorable wine of excellent value and length. For those that love the zing of citrus and deliberate drive of Yarra Valley Chardonnay. A fitting wine for crusty bread sweeping up creamy burrata and lemon oil." - Shanteh Wale (Wine Pilot)

Customer Reviews

4.0
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
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1 review
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    Paul G.
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    6 years ago
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    2016 In Dreams Chardonnay
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Lovely local find

    Cannot disagree with Campbell Mattinson's verdict that this drop is a 'mouthful of flavour' (indreams.com.au). Evokes other more widely known Yarra Valley Chardonnays, and deserves a place of its own on the rack. Will return, and pour again.

Pale straw in colour, showing lifted aromatics of lemon peel, guava, just-ripe nectarine, and thyme. The aromas carry through to the palate, which has a saline, wet rock minerality and preserved lemon at its core. A nougat, brioche-y richness with some talc-like oak phenolics help carry the wine to the finish and blends seamlessly with the wine’s naturally vibrant acidity.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Yarra Valley
Australian State VIC
Reviewed By Wine Pilot
Critic Score 92
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
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