From cool slopes 530 metres above sea level in the Snowy Mountains, comes a classy Chardonnay that strikes a balance between fresh fruit and French oak. Generous nectarine and rockmelon aromas on the nose; characteristic Tumbarumba crispness on the palate, with fresh stone fruit flavours and a hint of honey on the way to a clean finish. Matured in 15% new French oak. Gold medals around the world (including at the International Wine & Spirits Awards and the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge) underline the appeal of genuinely cool-climate Australian Chardonnay.

Modern Australian Chardonnay is revolutionising the varietal, and this single vineyard Tumbarumba is a prime example. Experience lifted grapefruit, honeydew melon and lemon zest aromas on the nose. The wine is bright with flavours of green apple, lime and creamy cashew notes on the middle palate. The finish is long and refined with a lovely driving line of acidity.

The 2022 Lark Hill Estate Chardonnay from the Canberra District is a beautifully crafted wine that truly captures the essence of its New South Wales origins. On the nose, delicate notes of white peach and citrus blossom dance with hints of flint and toasted almonds. The wine's pale straw colour glistens in the glass, promising a refreshing and elegant experience. On the palate, flavours of ripe nectarine and lemon curd are perfectly balanced by a subtle touch of oak and a refreshing acidity. The 2022 vintage showcases the full potential of the Canberra District, with its cool climate providing a crisp and bright character to this Chardonnay. With a long and satisfying finish, the Lark Hill Estate Chardonnay 2022 is a standout wine that will leave a lasting impression.

Supreme quality Gris from a secret source in cool-climate Tumbarumba. Exquisitely made – luscious and refined.

Yabby Lake's second label is most impressive; Chardonnay in the modern style - less oak and better acid structure. Textured and classy with matchbox flint, grapefruit and an extremely classy precision.

High-quality wine, nectarine and white peach driving the initial impetus, grapefruit and acidity the finish; controlled barrel ferment oak the clincher.

One of the best value Margaret River Chardonnays out there. Michael Kerrigan is doing an amazing job producing Chardonnays of elegance. Hay Shed Hill has delicate grapefruit and stone fruit flavours on the palate. And these flavours are matched with fine, minerally acidity with suble oak towards the finish.

Frogmore Creek is a superb cool-climate Chardonnay from Tasmania that shows stonefruit and citrus varietal aromas which are enhanced by quality oak. The palate is beautifully structured with tight natural acidity. A very complex and subtle style.