Description Australia has long been famous for its sunny Chardonnay, but it’s the quality drops from cooler climates that are really impressing right now. In this dazzling dozen of luxury Chardonnays, enjoy top drops from prestige producers and regions around Australia, including Mountadam’s “classy and instantly appealing” (Halliday) 94pt High Eden beauty, Coppabella’s minerally, mouthwatering single vineyard Tumbarumba star, two Adelaide Hills treasures from d’Arenberg and Ricky Ponting, and a “potent Chardonnnay of power and presence” from WA’s great Great Southern. And don’t miss your chance to try one of New Zealand’s famed Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay, over 10 years old, and drinking magnificently now (as its recent Gold-medal win attests!) These are all quality – enjoy.
“…for those seeking Chardonnay with impact and fuller flavour, well, it is done well here” 92pts. (Halliday)
A favourite of our team here – and we’re not alone: “a very classy and instantly appealing style. 94pts Great Value” Dave Brookes, The Halliday Wine Companion.
A crisp d’Arenberg Chardonnay "...with the drive of both a cool year and modern styling... all the trappings that can make Chardonnay so seductive – nectarine, white peach, salted praline, hazelnut, lemon curd" (Halliday).
Modern Australian Chardonnay is revolutionising the varietal, and this single vineyard Tumbarumba is a prime example. Experience lifted grapefruit, honeydew melon and lemon zest aromas on the nose.
Beautifully fragrant, balanced with natural acidity, and elegantly layered and textural Adelaide Hills Chardonnay from cricket legend Ricky Ponting and award-winning winemaking veteran Ben Riggs.
A superb value, beautifully mature and remarkably still extremely well-balanced exclusive Chardonnay, of serious weight kept fresh by excellent acidity. It's from a secret source in New Zealand's premium Hawke's Bay region. And it's just won a Gold!
