The 1908 block at the HVD Vineyard was hand-picked and basket pressed, with the juice cold settled for four days before fermentation began in stainless steel tanks. The fermenting juice was then transferred to French oak barriques, 30% of which were new. The wine is balanced between primary chardonnay fruit flavours and secondary flavours, derived from the minimal solids ferment and extended yeast lees contact, resulting in this wine's texture and mouthfeel. Limited Stock | Simply click on the Click & Collect Icon and type in your postcode for your nearest store with availability.

This Fish Cage Chardonnay contains small amounts of Verdelho and Viognier, which enhance the uniqueness as well as complexity of the wine. Showing a bright straw green colour, this Hunter Valley Chardonnay exudes fragrances of white pear, tropical fruit and citrus from its luscious bouquet. The palate is full flavoured and fleshy, seamlessly balancing the ripe Chardonnay flavours with nuances from Verdelho and Viognier. This wine tastes best consumed with shellfish, pastas and fish pates.

An unwooded early drinking style, the wine has intense varietal characteristics with aromas of limes, sweet fruit and some spice. The palate is well balanced with the fruit sweetness balanced by a crisp acid finish.

Indulge in a distinctive and distinguished Hunter Valley Reserve Chardonnay with scores of 95 & 94pts. “If you enjoy bold, intensely flavoured chardonnay, the opulence and intensity of the H10 block will delight. The wine is packed with concentrated peachy fruit, supported by creamy oak nuances. The mid-palate is expansive, with ripe stone fruits enlivened by a touch of grapefruit. Due to its intensity, it can handle a decent chill and pairs well with flavoursome foods. 94pts” (Toni Paterson, The Halliday Wine Companion). Sam Kim, Wine Orbit finds it: “Wonderfully fruited and complex…" with "… enticing aromas… and excellent depth and persistence… wonderfully harmonious and lingering, with an expansive finish.95pts" Established in 2009 by Bill and Vicki Widin, Leogate Estate once the prized vineyard of Len Evans, a pioneer of modern Australian wine, and is already a formidable force. Last year marked their 10th consecutive 5 Red Star Halliday rating, an extremely impressive feat considering they were established a little over a decade ago.

Enjoy a 91pt Single Vineyard Chardonnay from Hunter Valley. “A finer style of chardonnay with a core of steely acidity wrapped in textured fruit. Assertive lemony flavours define the close, yet fade more quickly than expected. Aeration and chilling help bring the wine to life, coaxing out the fruit, harmonising the winemaking and vineyard characters, and balancing the savoury elements. 91pts” (Toni Paterson, The Halliday Wine Companion). Briar Ridge has been a model of stability, and has the comfort of substantial estate vineyards from which it is able to select the best grapes. Winemaker is Andrew Duff.

Enjoy a very pleasing Hunter Valley Chardonnay with scores of 93pts and 92pts. For Sam Kim, Wine Orbit its "inviting" aromas are followed by a "… succulent palate delivers excellent weight and silky texture, wonderfully framed by well-integrated acidity, finishing flavoursome and delectable. 93pts.” Toni Paterson writing in The Halliday Wine Companion calls it “A ripe style of Chardonnay with excellent energy and freshness. Juicy white nectarines and sweet lemon, with a touch of warming spice on the close. Simple yet satisfying. 92pts”. John Lemann, in The Australian notices: "… a prim nose of lime, pink lady apple, lemon peel and lemon cheesecake, then a palate of lemon sherbet, peach, orange pith and woody spice, means every element getting the chance to shine." Established in 2009 by Bill and Vicki Widin, Leogate Estate once the prized vineyard of Len Evans, a pioneer of modern Australian wine, and is already a formidable force. Last year marked their 10th consecutive 5 Red Star Halliday rating, an extremely impressive feat considering they were established a little over a decade ago.

The grapesfor this wine were picked from our 40 year old vines grown in the volcanic soilof the ancient Fordwich Sill. These low yielding mature vines produce ripe, concentrated fruitwhich results in a wine with excellent regional and varietal characters.