Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay
Scotchmans Hills Chardonnay shows all the classical cool-climate melony varietal characters which are are perfectly integrated with light oak and restrained malo-lactic influence. Drinking beautifully now try it with rich seafood dishes.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay
Beautifully integrated tropical flavors such as pineapple, mango, and papaya with citrus notes that explode in your mouth. These flavors from Kendall - Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay, delicately intertwine with aromas of vanilla and honey to create depth and balance throughout. A hint of toasted oak rounds out the long, lingering finish.
Gundog Estate Hunter's Semillon
The intention with this wine is to deliver a modern style of Hunter Semillon which offers outstanding early drinking appeal in combination with an ability to age over the short to medium term. The frame is still fine, but the flavours are more generous. Try with Sydney Rock Oysters!
Leogate Malabar Reserve Hunter Valley Chardonnay
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.
Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Semillon
Mount Pleasant Elizabeth continues to be an all time favourite of not only Semillon lovers, but affordable dry white lovers across the board. With it's golden hue with a green tinge and baked apple with hints of toastiness on the nose. Citrus flavours of lemon and lime and a buttery texture with good length and crispness on the finish. Classic Hunter Semillon.
Louis Latour Mâcon-Villages Chameroy
Sourced from neighouring vineyards in the Maconnaise area Burgundy, Latour produces a vibrant and zesty French Chardonnay without the hedonistic price tag. The flavours are mouthfilling and lingering and clean acidity rounds out the finish - a perfect seafood wine.
Ballewindi Chardonnay
This is the third vintage of Ballewindi Chardonnay that Sandro Mosele from Kooyong has produced exclusively for us, and he certainly hasn't dropped the ball. Another cracking Chardonnay that proves he is the master of Mornington. Sandro uses whole bunches and barrel fermenting before letting the wine spend 10 months in French oak. There's peach, fresh sweet hay, subtle notes of cream and honeydew melon on the nose. The palate balances ripe stone fruit flavours with hints of citrus and a creamy texture. It's delicate yet rounded, and is a leading light for modern Aussie Chardonnay.
Yering Station Chardonnay
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.
Bunnamagoo Estate Chardonnay
A portion of the wine was fermented with indigenous wild strains of yeast and this was blended with traditional barrel fermented and lees-stirred components. The result is a multi-layered wine in the traditional opulent Bunnamagoo style.