Rich, creamy and quite concentrated chardonnay with peach, hazelnut, bran biscuit and savoury, nutty yeast lees flavours. A seamless and satisfying wine that is deliciously approachable now but promises to age well. Alcohol: 13%. Closure: screwcap. Drink: 2019-2024. Rating: 95/100.

Crafted from the fruit of the very first Chardonnay vines of the Piccadilly Valley, Petaluma Tiers Chardonnay flaunts a perfect pale straw colour. Fermented in new French oak barriques, this Chardy gives off aromas of ripe white peach on the bouquet, followed by hints of almond, cinnamon and nectarine. The multi-layered & creamy palate displays wonderful stone fruit flavours and minerality, leading to a long, nutty and viscous finish balanced by lemon-lime acidity. The wine goes well with mushrooms, roast chicken and salmon dishes.

PARINGA ESTATE The Paringa Single Vineyard Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula

CLOTILDE DAVENNE Chablis Vieilles Vignes Chablis is a superb winegrowing region entirely dedicated to Chardonnay. Clotilde Davenne Chablis comes from the village of Courgis, right next door to her winery in Prehy. Pale in colour with hints of green, the Chablis Vieilles Vignes offers a nice freshness and aromatic nose of fresh fruits, white flowers and dried fruit. The mineral aromas, of flint in particular, make it sing.