Amen Break Quarry Ridge Victoria Chardonnay
The Amen Break Quarry Ridge Victoria Chardonnay shows lifted aromatics of fig and pear, complexing reductive elements and a hint of white florals. The palate is very concentrated, with fig, pear, wet stones, and a hint of mealy phenolic at the finish. Acidity is bright and frames the palate beautifully. This is a totally modern, thoroughly authentic expression of cool grown, high altitude chardonnay.
Bindi Kostas Rind Chardonnay
Garagiste Merricks Chardonnay
Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay
Airlie Bank Non-Vintage Sparkling
Airlie Bank dares to treat drinkers with respect by delivering wines that are delicious and true - as well as remarkably good value. Tim Shand and the team enjoy freedom to push boundaries. Their small-batch ethos has led to a great deal of creativity and ever-decreasing doses of sulphur. Bright acitity on the nose with doughy, bready complexities. This wine is fresh and vibrant with a focussed palate structure of apple blossom and citrus characters with complex brioche notes.
Giant Steps Tarraford Chardonnay
Located in a protected valley, Tarraford Vineyard is cooler than its neighbouring sites. A bright and fruit-driven Chardonnay, expect citrus and tropical fruit aromas of orange, pineapple and passion fruit on the nose. A medium bodied wine on the palate, it's delicate and fresh with tropical and citrus flavours. You'll be surprised by its creamy texture and refreshing acidity which supports the lingering tropical flavours through the long finish. 'Winemaker Steve Flamsteed's chardonnays are Yarra benchmarks. This has syrupy white peach, grapefruit, herb and mealy aromas that build in the mouth, finishing long and stylish.' - Score 94 Value Good. - Age, Melbourne, 27 Aug 2013, by Ralph Kyte-Powell. Gold Medal | Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2014.
BY FARR Irrewarra Chardonnay
Jones Road Nepean Chardonnay
This Chardonnay by Jones Rd is precise, intense and rippling with concentration and nerve. Aromas of hazelnut, nougat, pears, grapefruit and florals. The palate has a fine etched acidity with savoury, nutty flavours. A piercing and linear wine with restrained grapefruit flavour, finishing crisp and mouth-watering fresh.
Garagiste Terre Maritime Chardonnay
Racy and elegant with stunning purity; its mixed citrus and white floral notes combine brilliantly with a smoky edge to the fruit. Theres serious intensity and structure driving through the wines pulpy core. The balance, extract and length are all class.
Fenian Chardonnay
A deep straw colour with a depth of promise that builds the anticipation. The wine is young and as such rightly shy and reticent. A bouquet of banana skin and melon in line with a generous ripening season. Wisps of citrus and biscuit, indications of length and structure. The palate is rich and generous. There is a wild puppy-like character to this wine with it’s youthful exuberance and cheekiness, aspects that will soften with age and time left alone to contemplate it’s future. It will create wonderful body over it’s long tight spine. In time there will be added creaminess and depth, with apple pie and lemon meringue complexity growing ever more prominent. Drink it now if you must, or wait and open your first bottle in 2-3 years where your greatest regret will have been not buying more. Enjoy it now as a weighty aperitif or drink with robust white meats and even curries in the years to come. Best enjoyed with close dear friends. Drink now to 8 years but certainly longer!