Bouchard Finlayson Crocodile Lair 2023
Sleek and refined, a most enjoyable spicy lemon drop aroma announces white peach, nectarine and pear on the palate. A refreshing salinity graces a lasting finish.
James Suckling – 93 Points
“A complex, elegant and cedary Chardonnay with attractive aromas of flint, lemon peel, cedar, white apricots, and macadamia nuts. Medium- to full-bodied with a creamy texture and plenty of freshness in a long finish. Drink or hold.”
Crystallum Ferrum Chardonnay 2023
Crystallum Ferrum Chardonnay 2023
A tense and energetic showing of a wine coming into its own. Lime leaf, nori and lemongrass on the nose as well as an appealing hint of peat-like reduction. The palate is bright and citric, with a complementary richness and texture from light honey making for a mouth-coating and sumptuous finish. Length, layers and longevity.
Paul Cluver Chardonnay 2022
On the nose, this wine shows great citrus character with ripe orange and winter melon notes, against lightly toasted brioche. Tangerine fruit and citrus blossom fragrances are apparent, with hints of vanilla pod and a slight salinity. These characteristics follow through onto the palate. The fine, fresh acidity is natural, and adds poise and focus to the wine.
Platter 2024 - 95 Points / 5 Stars
Tim Atkin 2022 Report - 93 Points
Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2024
Shaw and Smith M3 Adelaide Hills Chardonnay is a bright and refreshing wine that exudes elegance and sophistication. It's a light and crisp wine with a delicate balance of sweet and sour notes that are layered with aromas of citrus and stone fruit. The bouquet is an appealing blend of fresh white peach, lemon curd, and toasted hazelnuts. It has prominent acidity that adds tension to the wine and balances out the weighty texture. The wine is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, which are grown in the cool climate of Adelaide Hills. This wine is perfect for those who appreciate a classic Chardonnay with a modern twist.
Kistler Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay 2019
Kistler Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay 2019
Fresh, floral and translucent, the 2019 is off the charts gorgeous. Dry-farmed Chardonnay is so special here. Deceptive in its mid-weight feel, the 2019 is wonderfully elegant and so precise. White flowers, crushed rocks, sage, mint and chalk lend a striking top register to this chiseled, pristine mountain Chardonnay.
Iona FYNBOS Chardonnay 2023
Generous and scented Chardonnay with bright lemon-citrus, white-peach and soft pear aromas, layered over leesy wax and a touch of orange zest. Medium-bodied, smooth texture, subtle acidity and a rich, lingering finish.
Food-pairing
Works beautifully with chicken Caesar salad, ham-and-cheese tart, creamy pasta dishes, or lightly spiced seafood — the wine’s pear-and-peach fruit, soft texture and subtle acidity complement richer, savoury flavours.
Cape Chamonix Unoaked Chardonnay 2021
Cape Chamonix Chardonnay 2020
Pietrabianca Chardonnay, Tenuta Bocca di Lupo 2023
Pietrabianca 2020 has a bright yellow colour. The nose reveals fresh notes of orange blossom and exotic fruit. The toasted hazelnut and citrus scents enrich its complexity. On the palate it is characterized by a good freshness capable of reviving the buttery and mineral sensations perceived on the nose. A white capable of expressing itself today as in the years to come.
