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Description
Jemma and Steve Fielke continue to carve out their own space in the Adelaide Hills, and this single-vineyard Chardonnay shows exactly why people are paying attention. The site sits high in Lenswood, planted to I10V1 vines that are now over 40 years old. With its east-facing aspect, the vineyard avoids the harshest of the afternoon sun, giving fruit that holds freshness even in warmer years like 2024.
The growing season was a shift back to average after three cooler vintages, and the wine reflects that – it’s a little more powerful and layered, while still carrying the line and tension that defines Hills Chardonnay. The approach in the cellar stays hands-off but precise: whole bunch pressed, wild ferment in 25% new oak, natural malo ticking over in spring, then bottled after nine months without fining or filtration.
The result is a Chardonnay that feels both rich and chiselled, savoury and textural but with plenty of fruit energy. It’s small-batch, carefully handled, and for us one of the more exciting new Chardonnay projects in the country.
95 points
"So much personality here. It feels kind of special, and you can taste the sweat and tears in the wine too (don’t mind me). Love this. It has viscosity and flavour. In short, it delivers. A wonderful expression of Hills Chardonnay. YES."
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)
Customer Reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 2 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
3 reviews
- AGAnne G.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast1 year agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2022 J&S Fielke Lenswood ChardonnayRated 5 out of 5 starsChardonnay to love
This is a cracker! Delicious... I had to buy a few more.
- CCCameron C.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast1 year agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2022 J&S Fielke Lenswood ChardonnayRated 4 out of 5 starsSurprisingly indulgent
Ntty, saline notes, butterscotch, apple and stone fruit. Heaps of flavour and creamy texture. Perfume matching that butterscotch/caramel note for me. Reasonably long finish also. Quite tasty albeit a bit atypical from other Hills Chardonnay I've tried.
- DSDamian S.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Cork Dork1 year agoWine Knowledge Level Cork DorkReviewing2022 J&S Fielke Lenswood ChardonnayRated 5 out of 5 starsReally interesting and very good
This is a great re-introduction to Chardonnay from this region. I think it’s reset the benchmark in fact. When you consider the oldies like Yattarna and Petaluma Chardonnay.
The first thing I notice is how classy the oak is - they must have used some tip-top barrels here. Then the fruit has a wonderful silkiness to it with Xmas spices coming through lightly., couple with a light chicken broth thing.
I really like it. It didn’t line up the Raveneau promise which I equate to crystalline and tense Chardonnay. This is more Mersault or Challonaise to my taste. But whatever your reference, it’s very good and great value to boot.
| Price Bracket | $31 to $40 |
| Type | White |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Adelaide Hills |
| Australian State | SA |
| Feature |
Women in Wine |
| Critic Score |
95 |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Closure | DIAM Cork |
J&S Fielke
Jemma & Steve Fielke
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