Gary Farr is still one of Victoria's true Chardonnay maestro's and his Chardonnay By Farr is another example. Taken from the original By Farr vineyard, this is a clearly a wine of true clarity and finesse. Flavours of melon and hints of spice with wonderful oak integration mean this wine is simply delicious upon release, but handle some careful medium-term cellaring.

Combining the very best cool climate Chardonnay growing regions in Australia, Tumbarumba, Yarra Valley, Margaret River, Adelaide Hills and Pemberton. This 2015 Hardys HRB Chardonnay delivers the power, drive and finesse that is attained through careful blending. Displaying intense citrus and stone fruit aromas and balanced by complex barrel fermented creaminess, the finish is both long and focused, delivering a powerful end to an exhilarating wine. Enjoy now or cellar for up to 10 years.

Since the early 90's, Penfolds have been producing Chardonnay from the cool climate region of Tumbarumba. The Chardonnay is elegant with white florals, stone fruits and a great acidity structure. Maturation in French Oak gives the Bin 311 a subtle nutty savoury flavour through and through. A great all season wine for all sorts of occasions.

Angove Family Winemakers have created a certified organic Chardonnay that has been sourced from organic vineyards in both the Riverland and McLaren Vale wine regions. The result is a bright and attractive medium-bodied white wine that displays aromas of cantaloupe, peach and crisp citrus. A soft, well-rounded finish and a luscious length provide a fantastic organic alternative to one of Australia's favourite wine styles.

Sourced from dry-grown, hand tended vines in the north east of Victoria, this Beechworth Chardonnay from Savaterre will surely convince even the most hardened Chardonnay critic that modern Australian Chardonnay is of supreme world-class standard. Keppell Smith handcrafts a Chardonnay of utmost power and concentration that produces a length of flavour that borders on the immortal.

From the ever impressive Yering Station, this Chardonnay offers toasty barrel ferment characters, good supporting oak and ripe peach aromas leading to a textured and well rounded palate. One of the better value examples out there.

This Paul Mas Chardonnay has plenty going for it! Nectarine, melon and minerally aromas are followed by a long, textured palate with stonefruit flavours and fresh acidity. Great value.

Pears, stone fruit and citrus gives way to a creamy, nutty middle and fresh acidity to close.

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.

It may be the second label of Scotchman's Hill but don't be deceived the quality of this wine is first rate! Delicate, floral and perfumed aromas are backed up by ripe melon and stone fruit flavours.