{"title":"Australia \u0026 New Zealand Chardonnay","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"stefano-lubiana-estate-chardonnay-tasmania-2023-750ml","title":"Stefano Lubiana Estate Chardonnay Tasmania 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur 2023 Estate Chardonnay offer notes of meyer lemon, nectarine and orange blossom on the nose. There are hints of rich honey nougat and crème brûlée on first impression, and this is followed by a core of lemon, lemon balm and peach. On the back palate there is a creaminess to this chardonnay, in turn promoting a fully rounded mouthfeel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard blocks: 100% Derwent Valley estate grown, single vineyard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeology: Mix of two terroirs grey gravelly loam over clay and red loam over gravel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard management: 100% Certified Biodynamic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring 6+ years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estate Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49348864180536,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/0011\/2440\/files\/IMG_1527.heic?v=1729157984"},{"product_id":"sentio-beechworth-chardonnay-2023-750ml","title":"Sentio Beechworth Chardonnay 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eFruit sourced from two vineyards, both planted in the ‘90s with classic Ordovician soils - a mixture of mudstone, shale, and granite. Handpicked, basket-pressed and fermented on lees. Fermented and aged in a combination of large-format oak (foudre) and barrique, some new. The structure and integrity of the fruit is intense. The vibrancy of the cool vintage evident.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"This is from a range of vineyards across Beechworth. There’s a fair whack of texture to this wine. It’s not creamy or overtly oak-driven; it’s grapey and soft and lees-induced, or so you’d imagine. It tastes of wheat and pears, cooked apples and hay, cedar and assorted woodsy spices. Trademark chardonnay grilled peach flavours sit in the centre of the palate but there’s a choir going on around them. This is another very good release.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eCampbell Mattinson\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e94-Points The Wine Front, March 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Estate Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49348872864056,"sku":"","price":56.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/0011\/2440\/files\/IMG_1528.heic?v=1729158291"},{"product_id":"tolpuddle-chardonnay-tasmania-750ml","title":"Tolpuddle Chardonnay 2024 Tasmania (750ml) Max 3 bottles per customer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHALLIDAY WINE COMPANION | DAVE BROOKES 98 Pinots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOoh-boy the Tolpuddle Chardonnay is in a good place. I guess you could call this vintage a 'classic'. A little more restraint and line than the '23; a little more filigree and nuance, those flinty\/struck-match tones a little further back in the mix and woven through the wine in an intricate pattern. White peach, lemon, grapefruit and nectarine fruits are high fidelity and beautifully poised, suffused with soft spice, clover and grapefruit blossom,\u003cbr\u003ecrushed stone, cinnamon, a murmur of vanillin oak and spiced poached pear, grilled hazelnuts, crème fraîche and a whisper of onshore breeze. Everything is in sharp relief, with the purest of fruit. It's all detail and tension, with a textural glaze of grapefruit pith and a sapid, mineral line that builds like a crescendo before releasing, finishing long and true. It's a stunner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE REAL REVIEW | HUON HOOKE  97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright light yellow colour with a whiff or reduction early, which cleared a little to reveal acacia honey,lemon essence and hints of snuffed candle. The wine is precise and refined on the tongue, with great intensity of fruit flavour harmoniously intertwined with refreshing acidity, resulting in a seamless whole that glides very long through the aftertaste. Gorgeous chardonnay, and will be long lived.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estate Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49348885676344,"sku":"","price":129.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/0011\/2440\/files\/IMG_7442.heic?v=1759375416"},{"product_id":"leeuwin-art-series-chardonnay-2021-750ml","title":"Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"mb-4 mt-2 mr-24 text-4xl font-bold lg:mr-36\"\u003eArt Series Chardonnay\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 text-xl font-bold\"\u003e2021 Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 text-lg leading-8\"\u003eEnergetic and well poised, an array of fresh lime and nashi pear is laced throughout. The palate is ethereal, mineral and defined with a presence of natural acidity. There is an enticing element of saline, wet stone and phyllitic characteristic that weaves within. The shape and frame on the palate is present and focussed with effortless length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 text-lg leading-8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estate Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49349661458744,"sku":"","price":169.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/0011\/2440\/files\/IMG_1673.heic?v=1729175646"},{"product_id":"savaterre-chardonnay-2021-750ml","title":"Savaterre Chardonnay 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Bright medium-light yellow colour; aromas of matchstick\/gunflint reduction overlying grapefruit\/citrus and biscuit nuances. In the mouth, very intense flavours of tightly focused but generously proportioned citrus\/grapefruit and smoked charcuterie - impressively deep and very long lasting. A great chardonnay of terrific refinement and formidable power -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuon Hooke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A double wow kind of chardonnay, such is the level of deep concentration and the purity of flavour and delivery. Shows a sophisticated side, complex in construction and taste, led by white peach, nectarine, grapefruit pith and peel, spice, and a savoury almond influence that lifts both aromatically and flavour-wise. Walks, as ever, a fine line between generosity and fineness, the latter winning the day with some scintillating tangy acid drive in place. And the best part? This still has a long, long journey ahead -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeni Port - Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Lots of struck match that subsides given some air, white peach, citrus, almond, some spice and Japanese ginger. Tight, bright and spicy, grapefruity, lovely acid balance, mid-palate bite and intensity, though it's a discreetly flavoured wine, and the finish is very long. There's some almond creaminess in the mix too. It's finer and less flavour packed than some of the prior vintages, but gee I love its delicacy. Superb\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGary Walsh - winefront.com.au\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The astonishingly individual, beautifully concentrated and al-dente structured Chardonnay is one of my favourite Victorian Chardonnays. Keppell Smith wines are brilliant.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Caillard MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas an exceptional vintage for our chardonnay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong warm days and cool nights allowed slower ripening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis perfect ripeness was also aided by the small crop per vine combined with our mature, close planted vineyard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are the years for finesse and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Savaterre Chardonnay is a seductive, tightly coiled wine at this stage that will continue to evolve, mature and reveal\u003cbr\u003eits multiple facets over the coming years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a serious, cerebral wine of great focus and precision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA harmonious amalgam of aromas, flavour, intensity and,length.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful wine that will continue to evolve, mature and reveal as time progresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraw yellow with flecks of silver and chanteuse reflecting in the light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitial aromas of lime blossom, toasted hazelnut, white nectarines, pink\u003cbr\u003egrapefruit, bee’s wax and sandalwood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProdigious from the word go. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInitial taste reveals a sophisticated, elegant, textural wine with incredible\u003cbr\u003epower and length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic old world structure frames the wine carrying the flavors to a long and satisfying finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven as a young wine its potential is so obvious.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine will age beautifully for 20 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf consuming under 5 years please decant for at least an hour for maximum enjoyment. Will continue to improve over\u003cbr\u003ethe next 8 – 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estate Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49349668831544,"sku":"","price":119.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/0011\/2440\/files\/IMG_4818.heic?v=1744112974"},{"product_id":"pierro-chardonnay-2021-750ml","title":"Pierro Chardonnay 2021 (750ml)","description":"","brand":"Estate Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49349675221304,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/0011\/2440\/files\/IMG_1675.heic?v=1729176038"},{"product_id":"mount-mary-chardonnay-2021-750ml","title":"Mount Mary Chardonnay 2021 (750ml)","description":"","brand":"Estate Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49349677744440,"sku":"","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/0011\/2440\/files\/IMG_6249.heic?v=1752196040"},{"product_id":"stargazer-tasmania-chardonnay-2022-750ml","title":"Stargazer Tasmania Chardonnay 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose shows plenty of white nectarine and fresh pear with some background secondary notes of gunflint and almond meal. 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Planted in 1998 the vineyard is located on the border of Wilyabrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine exhibits beautiful nectarine citrus fruit flavours and has been made in the Chablis style using little oak and cool fermentations to retain the fruit. The seashell label pertains to the influence of the ocean in Margaret river wine growing and the simplicity and beauty of the natural world in our biodynamic winemaking. It is completely different in concept to the Kevin John’s in place and style but made without additions of yeast acidity and anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard: 100% Metricup Vineyard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarieties: 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest: Hand harvested on flower days between 23rd and 25th January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-value-pairs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"key\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eLight gold tinges.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-value-pairs\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-value-pairs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"key\"\u003eCellar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eEnjoy now or for up to 10 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-value-pairs\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-value-pairs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"key\"\u003eBouquet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eFloral with notes of white flowers, elderflower and concentrated fruit, Fresh picked nectarines, sweet chamomile, nashi pear, quince and citrus rind.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-value-pairs\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"key\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-value-pairs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"key\"\u003eFood:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eServe with fresh marron or whiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-value-pairs\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"key\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-value-pairs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"key\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eThere’s an abundance of bound ripe fruit, Anjou pear, yellow peaches, red apple skins and citrus curd. Fresh acidity and gentle phenolics envelope around the rich fruit core of the wine. It’s elegant in style, showing a fresh and clean finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-value-pairs\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eThe wine is supported by mineral characters of crushed seashells and coastal salinity that are, for the time being, gently hidden beneath the rich fruit power of the wine, waiting patiently to expand as the wine evolves in the bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Estate Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49505760608568,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/0011\/2440\/files\/IMG_31472.heic?v=1733581611"},{"product_id":"lowestoft-estate-chardonnay-tasmania-2022-750ml","title":"Lowestoft Estate Chardonnay Tasmania 2022 (750ml)","description":"","brand":"Estate Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49505762836792,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/0011\/2440\/files\/IMG_31482.heic?v=1733581926"},{"product_id":"patrick-sullivan-chardonnay-2024-750ml","title":"Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay 2024 (6x750ml)","description":"","brand":"Estate Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49517757038904,"sku":"","price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/0011\/2440\/files\/IMG_3174.heic?v=1733885398"},{"product_id":"leeuwin-estate-prelude-vineyards-chardonnay-750ml","title":"Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyards Chardonnay 2024 (750ml)","description":"","brand":"Estate Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49517759365432,"sku":"","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/0011\/2440\/files\/IMG_3175.heic?v=1733885648"},{"product_id":"giant-steps-sexton-chardonnay-2023-750ml","title":"Giant Steps Sexton Chardonnay 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estate Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49539751248184,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/0011\/2440\/files\/IMG_3338.heic?v=1734561797"},{"product_id":"leeuwin-estate-art-series-chardonnay-2022-750ml","title":"Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcentrated and intense, the nose shows a fruit core of nashi pear, finger limes and Lisbon lemon, with delicate complex layers of nougat, brioche, chamomile, galangal, sesame praline, macadamia and heightened notes of wattle blossom, jasmine and lime flowers. The palate is detailed and ethereal. Pear greets nectarine, white peach and lemon curd. Woven and harmonious, it unfolds to a graphite and mineral thread, with a touch of sherbet, aniseed and cardamom. Gentle textures open through the mid-palate with vibrant natural acidity, amidst a black tea, talc and chalk-like finish featuring characteristic length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-bold flex-basis-33\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 text-xl font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 text-lg leading-8\"\u003eThe palate is detailed and ethereal. Pear greets nectarine, white peach and lemon curd. Woven and harmonious, it unfolds to a graphite and mineral thread, with a touch of sherbet, aniseed and cardamom. Gentle textures open through the mid-palate with vibrant natural acidity, amidst a black tea, talc and chalk-like finish featuring characteristic length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estate Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49885473079608,"sku":"","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/0011\/2440\/files\/IMG_4365.heic?v=1741930062"},{"product_id":"savaterre-frere-cadet-chardonnay-2023-750ml","title":"Savaterre Frere Cadet Chardonnay 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Frere Cadet Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \"An exceptional vintage, which in Beechworth equals exceptional chardonnay. You won't be disappointed. Made in the style of Savaterre chardonnay with fruit sourced from a nearby vineyard, it brings the same luxurious class to the grape. Intense, fragrant aromas and layers of flavour in Asian pear, lemon tart, lime zest, white peach and summer stone fruits with toasted hazelnuts. Offers a multi-dimensional escape into chardonnay where richness meets complexity meets a fine-edged acid tension meets warm toasted oak neets delicious drinking. It's chewy and nicely grippy to close, with spice lasting long into the finish. - Rated: 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraw gold with a green chartreuse border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the nose it initially reserved but after a few minutes it starts to reveal itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplex with crystalline purity. 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A pleasing absence of oak note. in fact a pleasing absence of everything but essence of Chardonnay. A definite candidate for benchmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovember 2024, JamesSuckling.com, James Suckling, 94 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefined mineral aromas of lemon peel, apple skin, orange blossoms and flint. The palate is light- to medium-bodied, giving notes of Asian pears, mandarin pith, puff pastry and lime curd. 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These wines were getting lost in the regional expression, and with the Fifths, these sites come together to tell a new story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 vintage was a more classic Yarra season. A cool start to Spring and ideal flowering conditions led to good fruit set and moderate yields. December was cool and mild, with significant rainfall at New Years and during the first week of January, giving the vines a good drink leading into the heat of February. Mid to late February was drier and warmer than is common in the Yarra, leading to great ripening conditions with no disease pressure and quite a fast vintage. In 2024, all of our Pinot and Chardonnay was ready in quick succession, leading to a compressed harvest - with the whole valley picked in the space of 3 weeks (where it normally spreads across 6 weeks). 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The limestone of this site is not exposed on the surface as at other sites. The limestone starts 20 to 30cm below the surface, to the depths of the root zone of the vines. It is a very exposed north-facing slope. The clones used for the chardonnay are a mixture of Dijon clones and Penfolds 58.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estate Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50753437892920,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/0011\/2440\/files\/IMG_6255.heic?v=1752208175"},{"product_id":"cullen-kevin-john-chardonnay-2024-750ml","title":"Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2024 vintage was the hottest, driest and earliest harvest on record. Rainfall turned off like a tap at the end of September 2023, with nominally no rain until the season broke in May 2024. Unseasonable warmth all through the growing season combined with heatwaves in January meant harvest started early and was over extremely quickly. But with sunshine comes flavour and 2024 does not disappoint in fruit weight and concentration. No rain and plenty of sun means wines hit their optimal ripeness (albeit earlier than expected!) and created wines with great depth of flavour and extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ample marri blossom and dry conditions meant both bird and disease pressures were low, the main thing keeping us awake at night was the water stress on our dry grown vines. Both whites and reds show opulence and power that so far show great promise for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour \u003c\/strong\u003eBright golden straw with green tinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellar \u003c\/strong\u003eEnjoy now or for up to 20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBouquet \u003c\/strong\u003eAttractive white flower lined with glances of fresh vanilla, chamomile and almond marzipan. 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Flavours of quince, Golden Delicious apple, chamomile flowers, basil, almond meal and vanillin interplay with tactile calcareousness underpinning a biscuity texture. A lingering resonance of flavour on the long and textural palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Estate Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51117445447992,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/0011\/2440\/files\/IMG_7181.heic?v=1757511541"},{"product_id":"dog-point-marlborough-chardonnay-2015-750ml","title":"Dog Point Marlborough Chardonnay 2015 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBack Vintage Release. 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Batches are then blended in stainless steel vats before bottling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bodysm-text  max-w-800\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bodysm-text  max-w-800\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bodysm-text  max-w-800\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Precise, minerally and laser focused with a lovely hint of reduction.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 points, James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estate Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51166075158840,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/0011\/2440\/files\/IMG_7311.heic?v=1758852084"},{"product_id":"by-farr-gc-chardonnay-2024-750ml","title":"By Farr GC Chardonnay 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-medium mb-6\"\u003eBy Farr GC Chardonnay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-lg lg:text-xl font-display\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-display opacity-60 text-lg md:text-xl mb-6\"\u003eThe GC Chardonnay (GC – Gary Charles) is attributed to all the knowledge we have been able to extract from Gary to create a close planted \/ high density planting of chardonnay on an exposed côte. These hillsides facing North, North East and East will be the backbone of the Farr dynasty for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-8 text-white\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-lg lg:text-xl font-display\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-sm md:text-base leading-relaxed mb-6\"\u003eThey consist of the most suitable clones, rootstocks, trellising and management you will find for our landscape. This is our tribute to what ‘Gazza’ has achieved and provoked over 40 years not only in our region but for chardonnay and pinot noir of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-sm md:text-base leading-relaxed mb-6\"\u003eThe North côte is a red to brown loam with buckshot stones across the surface. The most exposed of the three côtes, the North côte is harvested last of all because of the large amount of clay, holding valuable moisture for a much longer time than the other slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-sm md:text-base leading-relaxed mb-6\"\u003eThe East côte is divided through the centre of the slope by a rise. Black volcanic soil with fragmented limestone in one direction and grey loam with buckshot stones in the other direction. Soil is King as the East côte has the least amount of clay and therefore least water-holding capacity resulting in it being harvested first even though it is the coolest côte of the three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-2xl lg:text-3xl\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"max-w-4xl\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is hand-picked then whole-bunch pressed in the winery. All the solids are collected and chilled before being put to barrel, which are 50 per cent new French oak. A natural fermentation will occur at cool temperatures over the next one to two months, and then a small amount of stirring helps start malolactic fermentation. The wine is then racked, fined and lightly filtered before bottling 11 months after picking. A complete chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-2xl lg:text-3xl\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"max-w-4xl\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine has an amazing smoothness and calmness that stretches the length of the palate, surrounded with textured fruit and mineral elements. We have been playing with the fruit from these vineyards for more than 8 years, fine tuning the style of wine that these vineyards are producing. 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The longer time in barrel restricts this wines openness for a few months so be patient. Minimal handling and filtration ensures maximum flavour is retained.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine shows a lifted bouquet of white peach, nectarine with a hint of citrus which follows onto the palate. 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The result was the latest vintage that we've experienced, with excellent acidity and lovely cool season flavours.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bodysm-text  max-w-800\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bodysm-text  max-w-800\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full sm:w-1\/4  bodysm-text  markdown mb-sm\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full sm:w-1\/4  bodysm-text  markdown mb-sm\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full sm:w-3\/4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bodysm-text  max-w-800\"\u003eFrom low-yielding vines at our estate vineyard in Lenswood. 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After 17 months in barrel (11 months on gross lees), the wine was carefully racked to tank for bottling in late-August, 2025. The wine was not fined or filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling – 97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed and subtle lemon and sliced apple aromas follow through to a medium body with so much finesse, yet it’s structured and lightly chewy. Long finish. Exceptional. From biodynamically grown grapes. 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Its soils were formed through the interaction of volcanic activity and underlying limestone, when around 6,000 years ago, steam-driven eruptions forced volcanic ash and debris up through the porous limestone. The resulting mix of basalt, volcanic tuff, and calcium carbonate-rich ash created fertile, well-draining soils, while the region’s dramatic landscape of sinkholes and crater lakes tells the story of these ancient events. Combined with the cooling influence of the nearby Southern Ocean, these conditions produce chardonnay of precision and tension, with bright citrus and stone-fruit flavours underpinned by a chalky, mineral edge. 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