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Chardonnay is probably our favourite white grape. Here are six of our favourite anytime, anywhere Chardonnays that we have highly recommend to anyone looking for a great value Chardy fix.
- 2025 Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay
- 2025 Vignerons Schmolzer & Brown Beechworth Chardonnay
- 2024 Hughes & Hughes Chardonnay
- 2025 Usher Tinkler Paperwasp Vineyard Chardonnay
- 2025 Murdoch Hill Chardonnay
- 2025 L.A.S. Vino Between the Capes Chardonnay
2025 Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay
Patrick Sullivan is a name synonymous with exceptional Australian Chardonnay.
Here's a top-value way to sample his sensational stylings with this variety, with this very reasonably-priced entry-level Pat Sullivan wine!
This celebrates the volcanic soils of Southern Australia with a wine that strikes a lovely balance between richness, well-defined fruit, and distinctive soil-derived minerality.
The vineyards are nestled along Australia's unique limestone coast. This region is the world's third-largest volcanic plain, harbouring approximately 400 dormant volcanoes. Who knew?!
Pat's deep-rooted connection to this area, where he spent much of his childhood, fills him with tremendous enthusiasm as he offers this great modern representation of Australian Chardonnay.
"My best Limestone Coast Chardonnay yet - perfectly poised with Goldilocks balance and mineral detail."
- Patrick Sullivan (Owner/Winemaker)
2025 Vignerons Schmolzer & Brown Beechworth Chardonnay
This relatively new addition to the VS&B fold is made with a blend of fruit from two different vineyards - the Brunnen & Stanley Vineyards.
It's simply stunning drinking - fresh and beautifully bright, long and fine, yet keeping a gorgeous texture in the palate entwined with just a hint of nuttiness.
Only a few dozen were made, so if you're keen to try this beautiful expression of Beechworth Chardonnay, we suggest you hop in quick.
2024 Hughes & Hughes Chardonnay
The 2024 Hughes & Hughes Chardonnay pulls fruit from across Tasmania – mostly the Derwent, with a splash from the Coal River and North West. Each site brings something different: the Derwent’s line and length, Coal River’s brightness, and a bit of flesh from the island’s north.
About 85% of the fruit was whole-bunch pressed, with the rest left on skins for a few days to bring some grip and weight. Everything was fermented wild in oak – around 15% new – and went through full malo during six months on lees. It was bottled unfined and filtered, keeping that natural texture front and centre.
The wine hits that sweet spot between freshness and richness – white peach and grapefruit with a touch of almond and spice. The palate’s creamy but still taut, with clean acidity and a savoury edge that pulls it all together.
It’s smart Tassie Chardonnay, and very strong value.
2025 Usher Tinkler Paperwasp Vineyard Chardonnay
Great ideas often start over a shared bottle of wine, and the 'Paperwasp' is proof of that. Usher Tinkler wanted to create a barrel-fermented Hunter Chardonnay that was immediately accessible in both style and price, and he has absolutely nailed it once again for the 2025 release.
The wine takes its name from the 1.6-hectare vineyard planted in 1985, where backpackers often perform "The Dance of the Paper Wasp" to avoid the nests hidden in the canopy during harvest. Now 40 years old, these vines on sandy loam soil produce fruit with serious concentration.
It is 100% barrel fermented in a mix of new and old French oak, with monthly lees stirring and partial malolactic fermentation. This gives the wine a rich, creamy texture that fills the mouth without weighing it down. It is full-bodied and generous but retains that vital freshness you need. A wonderfully versatile Chardonnay that delivers terrific bang for your buck.
95 points
"Such a beautiful wine, displaying all of the lightness and energy of the '25 chardonnay vintage... The wine shows the strength of the vineyards and the insight of the winemaker, with a relentless pursuit of quality in both areas. Punches well above its weight for the price, and the lingering lemony flavours are just divine."
- Toni Paterson MW (Halliday Wine Companion)
2025 Murdoch Hill Chardonnay
This is Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 101.
Murdoch Hill is a producer that should be on your radar, with winemaker Michael Downer one of the real up-and-coming talents in the country. This Chardonnay might not have the pizzaz and funk of his 'Artisan' releases, but boy oh boy is it a good drink.
It comes from a selection of different vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, providing complexity, balance and depth to the final product. Light and fresh on the one hand, creamy and mouth filling on the other. It's a mighty fine drink and nifty value.
2025 L.A.S. Vino Between the Capes Chardonnay
The 'Between the Capes' is Nic Peterkin’s newest addition to the L.A.S. lineup, and it's essentially a regional blend from across Margaret River. While it sits as the entry point to the range, this is still 100% hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed, and barrel-fermented Gin-Gin clone fruit. It pulls together three top-tier sites, including Nic's top sites from Wilyabrup and Metricup, along with a cooler parcel from Karridale.
In the winery, Nic treats this with the same level of detail as his single-vineyard releases. It spends 10 months in seasoned French oak (with a small portion in amphora) and gets the full lees-stirring treatment every fortnight. By skipping malolactic fermentation, he’s kept the wine incredibly zippy and fresh, avoiding any of that heavy, buttery weight.
It's a Chardonnay that feels more open and approachable than the tightly coiled 'Wildberry Springs' but carries much more detail than your average regional blend. It’s got classic Margaret River ripe citrus and juicy stone fruit wrapped in a slightly salty, textured frame. It’s the perfect entry into Nic's stylings with the Chardonnay grape.
Customer Reviews
| Price Bracket | $31 to $40 |
| Type | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Country | Australia |
| Size | 750ml |
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