'Garry and Julie Hounsells Toolangi has emerged as one of the Yarras most serious Chardonnay players.....[Gary Hounsell] produces three (Chardonnay) wines off his single 12-hectare vineyard and employs three winemakers with vastly contrasting approaches to make them. The result is three nicely differentiated styles, all of them excellent.' (Huon Hooke.) Pauls Lane is a vineyard-specific Chardonnay drawn from low cropped, hand harvested estate grown fruit taken from a select site in Toolangi's Dixons Creek vineyard,

M. Pierre Chardonnay from Southern France is produced by Le Chat Noire (the black cat). Specialising in producing quality French wines with a modern twist, this Chardonnay is lively, fresh and elegant with peach and melon flavours and a long dry finish.

Poole's Rock Chardonnay gives refreshing zesty flavours, lime juice, lemon zest, lemon grass, green melon, kiwi fruit with a lingering mineral line down the palate, a fresh mouth watering aftertaste.

Innocent Bystander produces a stylish Chardonnay that shows stonefruit melon and vanillin oak on the nose. The palate has lovely creamy mouthfeel and flavours of butterscotch and citrus with minerally acidity on the finish.

Jacobs Creek Double Barrel Chardonnay is crafted in aged whiskey barrels to enhance intensity of flavour. Adding an innovative twist to traditional Chardonnay, the flavour is especially complex with rich texture. With vibrant colour and enticing aromas, this Chardonnay pairs perfectly with a cheeseboard.

Devil's Corner Chardonnay shows some up-front ripe stone fruit, citrus characters and hint of subtle spiciness. It shows excellent flavour intensity with great persistence and a refreshing finish.

Devil's Lair is one of Margaret River's most respected wineries. This superbly structured Chardonnay displays lingering flavours influenced by top quality French oak; a beautiful textured mouth feel and tight acidity.

From the Howard Park stable comes this impressive Chardonnay sourced from Margaret River fruit. The Gold Turtle displays opulent honeyed peach flavours with a beguiling texture that lingers on the the palate for what seems like an eternity. A perfect match to Asian Fusion cuisine as well as being more than at home when enjoyed on its own.

Beautifully balanced and made with meticulous care, this Ballarat region Chardonnay is a great favourite. White peach and nectarine characters with French oak are hallmarks of the style.

When it comes to Australia's finest Chardonnays, Adelaide Hills is widely renowned as one of the country's best regions. It's home to complex wines with refined citrus and crisp tropical notes, like this fresh, lively 2017 release from 5-star Bird in Hand.

Barwang Chardonnay has long been a leader in the commercial