Born-and-bred Hunter Valley specialist, Aaron Mercer spent years at Tamburlaine, and had stints at Tyrrell’s and Brokenwood, before setting up on his own. He’s also worked in California, France and Germany so brings a great deal of experience to his winemaking, with a a great small-batch range from premium Hunter Valley sites, Tumbarumba and Orange. This classy, gently oaked Hunter Chardonnay boasts fresh peach, vanilla, and pannacotta flavours and a nutty edge.

Thoroughly refreshing and classy, this is a 93pt, great Value Yarra Valley beauty from an "outrageously successful Yarra Valley winery... run by husband-and-wife team Leanne De Bortoli and Steve Webber but owned by the De Bortoli family" (Halliday). "... a complex touch of freshly struck match to go with the ripe, white nectarines and pink grapefruit scents. Fills out nicely on the generous yet nicely structured and poised palate. Unbeatable value" (Philip Rich, The Halliday Wine Companion).

This elegant trio of fine Kiwi Chardonnays from three premium regions, includes a mature, extremely well-balanced 2014, of serious weight kept fresh by excellent acidity. This 'secret' release is not only from New Zealand's premium Hawke's Bay region, but vineyards very close to some of the region's finest estates. It's joined by a 92pt "Beautifully fruited and inviting..." star from Gisborne, and a 91pt Marlborough beauty rated from the esteemed estate of Jane Hunter, whose string of accolades for her work, includes an OBE and Companion of the NZ Order of Merit for viticulture. This lovely estate Chardonnay was given a ranking of 'EXCLELLENT' by Mark Henderson, in the Otago Daily Times, July 2024 who praised its: "Fresh & inviting nose, peach and stonefruit notes lead, a touch of toffee/caramel and a light seasoning of oak that lets the fruit shine. Creamy palate entry, again the fruit nicely to the fore, fresh acidity supporting thewhole without dominating, that wisp of toffee making an appearance too. Supple, refreshing, nicely done."