McLaren Vale
TASTING NOTE
Pale straw with delicate green hues, the 2024 McLaren Vale Chardonnay opens with bright, expressive aromas of white peach, nectarine, and citrus blossom, layered with subtle hints of cashew
and flinty minerality.
The palate is vibrant and finely textured, offering flavours of stone fruit and lemon curd, enriched by a gentle, creamy mid-palate. Crisp, refreshing acidity carries through seamlessly, supporting a long, elegant finish that highlights the wine’s purity and balance. This Chardonnay is a refined and modern expression of McLaren Vale, showcasing precision, elegance, and the region’s distinctive fruit-driven character.
RRP $25
The juice is cold pressed and oxidatively handled to tank. It is cold settled for 3 days then racked to oak (50% new) for fermentation by wild yeast. The finished wine is left in barrel for 8 months and regularly lees stirred. Vegan friendly.
Perfect with grilled scallops, roast chicken with lemon and thyme, or creamy pasta with mushrooms. Its bright acidity and texture complement both seafood and poultry beautifully.
92 points – Sam Kim (Wine Orbit)
“It’s delightfully ripe and inviting on the nose, showing ripe stone fruit, grapefruit, cedar, and vanilla notes, followed by a flavoursome palate offering fleshy texture and bright acidity. Beautifully styled and structured, offering excellent drinking.”