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Description
Dash Farms has quickly become one of the most intriguing vineyards Josh Cooper works with, and the crackling, textural Chardonnay he produces from this high, granitic site shows exactly why.
Planted in 1999 on the southern slopes of Mt Alexander, the vineyard sits at around 450m and ripens just a little earlier than Cobaw Ridge, bringing a slightly different expression of cool-climate Chardonnay into Josh’s line-up. The lean granite soils keep the fruit concentrated yet fresh, and the altitude ensures plenty of lift and energy in the glass.
The 2024 release was hand harvested, foot-trodden, and gently pressed before fermenting in a mix of new and seasoned oak. After a year in barrel on lees and a further stint in stainless steel, it was bottled unfined and unfiltered, with nothing added except a small dose of sulphur. The result is a Chardonnay that balances ripeness with tension, weaving citrus, stone fruit and savoury complexity into a seamless whole.
It’s made in tiny quantities and, like all of Josh’s wines, snapped up quickly. For those chasing a Victorian Chardonnay with both character and pedigree, this is a brilliant place to land.
"Occasionally, a winemaker comes along who has the gift of presence and crafts compelling wines. Josh Cooper is one. Astonishing, as he’s only in his mid-30s"
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)
| Price Bracket | $51 to $100 |
| Type | White |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Macedon Ranges |
| Australian State | VIC |
| Feature |
High Score |
| Reviewed By |
The Wine Front |
| Critic Score |
93 |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Closure | DIAM Cork |
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