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.

From a historic vineyard on the banks of the Hunter River, widely regarded as the birthplace of Hunter Valley wine. The 2021 lures you in with spicy pineapple, peach and green mango aromas. A melding of tangy lemon and cashew nut flavours fill the palate, with crisp acidity giving a refreshing finish. Richness without high alcohol. "Hand picked, fermented wild and embellished with just the right amount of oak and lees, assuaging, appeasing, augmenting and corralling the beam of stone fruits, nougat and toasted nuts. Exceptional craftsmanship behind this... 94pts" (Ned Goodwin MW, Halliday Wien Companion).

"Richer, fuller and more complex than its stable mates. Plenty of technique on display - barrel ferment notes, introducing both yeast and spicy oak plus malo driven lactic notes, which all increase the volume of the wine. The impression is of a ‘polished sweetness'...90pts " (Halliday).

From the talented hands and refined palate of winemaker extraordinaire John Quarisa comes this Jailbirds Chardonnay. Chill a bottle in the fridge and watch as everyone flocks to this easy-drinking beauty. It's the perfect partner to a creamy pasta or a delicious cheeseboard.