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Wilyabrup has established itself since the late 1960s as the most successful sub-region of Margaret River, particularly for red wines. When the vineyard was planted in 1973 (under its original guise of Wright's), it was one of only six Margaret River wine producers (along with Vasse Felix, Cape Mentelle, Cullen, Moss Wood and Woodlands).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"While its Karridale sibling has the edge this vintage, this is no slouch. It’s terrific. Fleshy fruit with white grapefruit, lime oil and a flintiness working across the restrained yet flavoursome, textural palate. 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Seven hectares in the Tamar Valley, Northern Tasmania. Moores Hill became Tasmania's first 100% solar-powered winery in 2017 and the wines are all made onsite.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuite the complete wine. At heart a classic cool climate build but comes with done decent stuffing of pineapple and citrus. Sweet acid finish. Will go well as a youngster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003ePale straw with aromas of nectarine, green apple, grapefruit and peach, hints of almond meal, grilled nuts, vanillin oak, nougat, crushed stone and clotted cream. 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Wild yeast fermented, then matured for 8-10 months in new \u0026amp; old French oak barrels with a small portion in stainless steel. It's the lightest \u0026amp; freshest of the three Chardonnay styles Stefano Lubiana makes. 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It’s a fresh style ready for summer.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJoe Holyman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff2a00; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVegan Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cloudwine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37283579560091,"sku":"stoney-rise-chardonnay-2021","price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/1585\/8843\/products\/StoneyRiseChardonnay.jpg?v=1607848642"},{"product_id":"holyman-chardonnay-2024","title":"Stoneyrise 'Holyman' Chardonnay 2024 - 6 Pack ($59.83 pb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHolyman is the flagship label of Joe and Lou Holyman, crafted exclusively from their 1986-planted vineyard in Tasmania’s Tamar Valley. Focused solely on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Holyman wines are built for structure, depth and ageability—serious wines made with sensitivity and intent. Each vintage is shaped by the season, with a commitment to site expression, minimal intervention and low-input farming guiding every decision. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Holymans live just metres from their vines, farming without herbicides and letting nature do the talking. The result is Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that are pure, precise, and unmistakably Tasmanian - brimming with energy, detail and place. These are wines of character and clarity, driven by two people with a deep connection to their land. Holyman is a true expression of vineyard and vintage, made with quiet confidence and unflinching integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful chardonnay from the Stoney Rise estate at Gravelly Beach in the northern Tamar. Light straw with aromas of white peach, grapefruit, lemon, a subtle wisp of struck match, cinnamon biscuits, clover blossom, crushed riverstone, grilled nuts and gentle vanillin oak. This is filigreed and sleekly shaped – with a gorgeous entry of lemon curd and peach – softly spiced and showing a light pithy texture. It's all about focus and detail, with a briny, minerally drive and flavours that stretch out nicely on the exit. 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The vines are planted at an altitude of between 70 and 100m on a north- to northeast-facing slope with a 10% gradient. It’s a brilliant suntrap with ideal drainage to slowly grow and ripen grapes. They are wines which - without ever raising their voice - resonate equally with the mind and senses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cloudwine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37283581755547,"sku":"scorpo-aubaine-chardonnay-2021","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/1585\/8843\/products\/ScorpoAubaineChardonnay.jpg?v=1607848665"},{"product_id":"moss-wood-chardonnay-2024","title":"Moss Wood Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the great 'founding fathers' of Margaret River and a long-time producer of one of Australia's greatest cabernet-based wines. Originally planted in 1969 by Picardy's Bill Pannell however the Mugford family has owned \/ controlled the property since 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Widely regarded as one of the best wineries in the region, producing glorious chardonnay, power-laden semillon and elegant cabernet sauvignon that lives for decades. Moss Wood also owns RibbonVale Estate, the wines treated as vineyard-designated within the Moss Wood umbrella.\" \u003cstrong\u003e5 Star Winery - James Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Packed to the rafters with flavour, richness and lots of winemaking artefact, though It all works in its riper vein. Mid-gold and bright with layers of stone fruit, lemon curd, ginger spice cake, nougat, butterscotch \u0026amp; sweet, cedary oak. All that adds up to a full-bodied palate. It's a tad developed yet there's plenty of complexity. 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In particular, it reflects the cooler climate of the Wallcliffe sub-region and, more precisely, the Stevens Valley--arguably Margaret River's finest Chardonnay zone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic. Voyager Estate’s superb Chardonnay has all the presence, elegance and fruit purity we expect from this renowned producer. In particular, it reflects the cooler climate of the Wallcliffe subregion and, more precisely, the Stevens Valley—arguably Margaret River’s finest Chardonnay zone. The area is characterised by gentle slopes of red\/brown gravelly soils over stony clay. Influenced by cooling breezes from the nearby Indian Ocean, it’s a superb mesoclimate for Chardonnay, and winemaker Tim Shand and his Voyager team pull out all the stops to deliver on this promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard comprises six blocks planted to four different clones of Chardonnay, each bringing different nuances to the wine. This includes the well-known Gingin clone, which brings power and concentration, and Dijon clones 95, 96 and 76, which offer a more restrained flavour profile and contribute wonderful texture, finesse and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__note\"\u003e\"This is the best Voyager chardonnay in yonks. It’s all by degrees of course but every degree in wine is hard won. This wine has flavour \u0026amp; texture but it’s the length that gets you going. It shows smoke characters, grilled peach, lemon curd and a jasmine element. There are flint notes here, as a whisper – which is interesting, because Voyager Chardonnay generally doesn’t or hasn’t shown flint characters in the past. It works here. 2023 was Shand’s first full vintage in charge of Voyager’s winemaking and if this wine is an indication, we’re in for a ride.\" \u003cstrong\u003e95pts | Campbell Mattinson | WineFront\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Farming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cloudwine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37283712270491,"sku":"voyager-estate-chardonnay-2020","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/1585\/8843\/products\/0001881_300.jpg?v=1607849772"},{"product_id":"domaine-bernard-defaix-petit-chablis-2023","title":"Domaine Bernard Defaix Petit Chablis 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDefaix's Petit Chablis is drawn from a parcel of Kimmeridgian-based soil, unlike most Petit that generally comes from the lower-lying sites on Portlandian limestone. It's not necessarily the type of limestone but more the location that makes the difference. Defaix's small parcel is very well sit uated, high on the slopes of Milly. With juicy apple and stone fruit aromas and flavours, a pulpy texture and a vibrant, cool close, this is a wine 'on the fruit', as the French would say. It reflects both the depth of the vintage and the cool soils of the region. Outstanding value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Brilliant winemaking, brilliant wines.” 3 Star Rating (the highest rating awarded to only 9 Chablis producers) A Guide To The Wines of Chablis, Austen Biss (UK)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The improvement at this estate has been nothing short of phenomenal and as the scores and individual wine reviews suggest, this is a flat out spectacular group of wines and in both vintages. 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Dog Point began organic conversion of the vineyards in 2009. One of the initiatives carried out as part of the organic regime is the turning of vine pruning’s and winery waste into mulch to create a healthy organic compost for use on plantings throughout the property. Leachate from this process and apply it to the vineyards as fertiliser to help conserve moisture and improve the soil structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn spring, cover crops such as buckwheat and phacelia are planted between the vines to encourage beneficial insects for biological control of insect pests. Over the winter months, 2500 sheep and 25 steers are brought onto the property to control grass and weed growth and assist in adding organic matter to the soil. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2023 Chardonnay is incredibly tightly coiled and mineral on the nose, with white flowers, crushed shells, wet chalk and white pepper. This is overwhelming \"white\" in character, and I love it. The saline, mineral aspect of it is highly attractive to me, and as it unfolds like an origami paper crane through the finish, it shows precision and finesse in equal measure. While 2022 may have been a challenging vintage in the vineyard, they saw none of that it in the 2023 season. This is sapid and penetrating in its quiet way. Wow. Sealed under screw cap.\" \u003cstrong\u003e96pts | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\"Hand picked from the Home vineyard, with vines dating back to 1984. Whole-bunch pressed and matured in French oak, 10% new, for 18 months. A tight wire of Buddha’s hand citrus, lemon gum oil and yellow peach fuzz leads the nose, followed by a flicker of toasted coconut and creamy oak dust. Quince and loquat notes weave through the profile. On the palate, it is total seduction, with acidity nestled into every crevice and undulating waves of citrus supported by orchard fruit. There’s a lacy, finely woven skin grip and a laser-like line of fruit that carries on and on. There is so much to unpack, yet you’ll find your glass empty far too quickly. This vintage is holding its shape and fruit freshness incredibly well.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e96pts | Shanteh Wale | 96pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cloudwine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37283755622555,"sku":"dog-point-chardonnay-2019","price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/1585\/8843\/products\/0001390_300.jpg?v=1607850252"},{"product_id":"domaine-bernard-defaix-chablis-1er-cru-cote-de-lechet-2021","title":"Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru 'Cote de Lechet' 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiam. Much like the rest of Burgundy, Chablis’ finest vineyards have, for better or worse, become synonymous with a symbolic grower. This is the case with Côte de Léchet and Domaine Bernard Defaix. With nine hectares of vines overlooking the village of Milly, the domaine is the largest single holder within this 1er Cru, and its cellars sit at the base of the Léchet hill. Didier Defaix is, therefore, the vineyard’s emblematic vigneron—as well as the site’s only certified-organic grower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly exposed to the southeast, Jasper Morris MW describes an archetypal wine from Léchet as “entirely white fruited in style …not dissimilar to Beauroy, but with more intensity”, while Andrew Jefford suggests the hill gives “some of the most 'mineral' Chablis of all”. In 2023, you get the best of both worlds, alongside chiselled, chalky texture and an extra spoonful of fruit sweetness compared to a classical vintage. Taking advantage of the vineyard’s intensity and to build complexity, Didier Defaix ferments a quarter of this wine in old, neutral barrels which previously housed Defaix’s old-vine Reserve Léchet bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e““Bursting with lemon curd, warm milk and crushed chalk on the nose, the same follow onto the well-balanced, nobly creamy and dry palate. The finish displays zesty acidity. 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The label and winery itself has had a bit of a hiatus but renowned winemaker Peter Dredge has teamed up with the Ellis family to kick things back into life.” \u003cstrong\u003eCampbell Mattinson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 season saw a return to “normal” yields after a string of lean Chardonnay seasons at Meadowbank. Sunshine and warm days were a feature in summer, offset by cool nighttime temperatures, ensuring fresh natural acidity and vibrant fruit character. The fruit comes off the property’s oldest vines, which are P58 clone \u0026amp; well into their 30s. Peter Dredge describes the vineyard as a “beautiful little spot” with loose sand and sandstone overlaying dark brown coffee rock rich in iron oxides. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the classic Meadowbank mould, it’s focused and chiselled with a rocky palate layered with citrus, white flowers and crunchy stone fruits. Partial malolactic fermentation allows the signature cool-climate acidity to pull everything together, leading to a tapered peak summer and ripening phase, offset by cooler nights that helped to maintain natural acidity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eOrganic Farming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cloudwine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39394210775195,"sku":"meadowbank-chardonnay-2021","price":419.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/1585\/8843\/products\/MeadowbankChardonnay.jpg?v=1715599933"},{"product_id":"domenica-meeting-of-minds-chardonnay-2024","title":"Domenica Chardonnay 2025 - 6 Pack ($57.50 pb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomenica sits 460m above sea level atop the granite ridge sweeping away to the south west of Beechworth. The wines are vividly reflective of their origin, a gripping mineral texture encasing the mature vine vitality of the varietals chosen to express it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWines are traditionally made; owner\/winemaker Peter Graham has an impressive 13 years under his belt as assistant winemaker at Giaconda. Unsurprisingly, the Domenica wines are first class examples of small production, ‘hands on’ winemaking at its very best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen acres of hand tended, low cropped vines result in a mere 1500 cases annually- the philosophy behind the growing \u0026amp; making of these wines is one of simplicity, pure varietal expression and a palpable sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOrganic Farming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Good Soul Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39581576298651,"sku":"domenica-meeting-of-minds-chardonnay-2021","price":345.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/1585\/8843\/products\/DomenicaChardonnay.jpg?v=1632371075"},{"product_id":"murdoch-hill-chardonnay-2024","title":"Murdoch Hill Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing four finals appearances, two Winemakers’ Choice awards, and winning the top prize, it seems Michael Downer may be one of the most lauded producers by \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/bibendum.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Dd670bd5c32d8a2afbdcb34176%26id%3Df3da5d620b%26e%3Dede09ed851\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1653009543080000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3wfShig4aheqLLfgTU12gk\" href=\"https:\/\/bibendum.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=d670bd5c32d8a2afbdcb34176\u0026amp;id=f3da5d620b\u0026amp;e=ede09ed851\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe Young Gun of Wine Awards\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew do Chardonnay better than Michael Downer, and this is another cracker. The lion’s share of the fruit for this year’s Chardonnay comes from Murdoch Hill’s estate vineyards: the home vineyard in Oakbank \u0026amp; the newly acquired 8.5 hectares of vines in Lenswood. The balance is grown on sites Michael Downer has worked with for years in Lobethal and Piccadilly. All the sites share some common traits: high elevation, sustainable farming practices and vines over 20 years old. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top block on the Oakbank property at a lofty 420 metres is home to Bernard clone vines and forms the backbone of this year’s blend at 60%. The Lenswood site, at 20%, brings an open and generous fruit profile, providing a lovely contrast to the more linear and tight nature of the high-altitude Piccadilly and Lobethal material that rounds out the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__note\"\u003e“Light-golden colour, nice looks. Honeydew melon, a touch of almond, green mango, quince and preserved lemon with a tickle of saline minerality through the finish. A wine that pushes its complexity credentials under the radar, but it’s there and a good authority. This delivers on its promise well. A pleasing, easy drinking and delicious chardy.” \u003cstrong\u003e93pts | Mike Bennie | WineFront\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__author\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Principles \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Good Soul Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42385075667099,"sku":"murdoch-hill-chardonnay-2021","price":39.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/1585\/8843\/products\/MurdochHillChardonnay.jpg?v=1714309089"},{"product_id":"murdoch-hill-tilbury-chardonnay-2023","title":"Murdoch Hill 'Tilbury' Chardonnay 2023 - 6 Pack ($51.50 pb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing four finals appearances, two Winemakers’ Choice awards, and winning the top prize, it seems Michael Downer may be one of the most lauded producers by \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/bibendum.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Dd670bd5c32d8a2afbdcb34176%26id%3Df3da5d620b%26e%3Dede09ed851\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1653009543080000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3wfShig4aheqLLfgTU12gk\" href=\"https:\/\/bibendum.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=d670bd5c32d8a2afbdcb34176\u0026amp;id=f3da5d620b\u0026amp;e=ede09ed851\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe Young Gun of Wine Awards\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael Downer’s big-ticket Tilbury Chardonnay is sourced from his equally big-ticket Lenswood Vineyard (80%), with the balance coming from the usual Piccadilly growers that have previously contributed to this benchmark Chardonnay. The Lenswood site delivers generous flavour, providing a compelling contrast to the tight, linear Piccadilly material. Its vines are own-rooted I10v1 clone planted in 1989, and Bernard 76 and 95 clones planted in the early 2000s. The Piccadilly vines are at 500 metres and have varied soils of sandstone, sandy loam and ironstone, contributing fruit with a classic flinty expression and powerful drive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__note\"\u003e“A crushed rock flintiness to oyster shell brininess, melding with verdant hints of mint and other garden herbs, smattered amid orchard fruits and citrus. Demur, youthful, tightly coiled and in need of time. Yet the acidity is juicy rather than hard. The finish, compelling and impressively long, directed by a confluence of French and larger format Austrian oak, much in vogue. This is bound to age very well, such is the thrilling precision, succulent acidity and powerful carry-through. 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Of genuine excitement is the addition of high-density pinot noir (11,300 vines\/ha, planted in ’14 and ’16), which is destined to add yet more lustre.\" \u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kostas Rind Chardonnay is grown in a 1.5 hectare plot. The wine is fermented in French barrels of which typically 20% are new. Fermentation occurs without the addition of cultured yeast and the wine remains in barrel on yeast lees over winter with only a small amount of malo-lactic conversion taking place. 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Clean as a whistle and bright; it moves in a linear line of brisk acidity, going long and dispensing some tart grapefruit pithiness on the finish. It's early days for this little beauty.\" \u003cstrong\u003e95pts | Jeni Port | Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo insecticides are used and fungicide selection is careful made to protect predatory mites and other beneficial insects. Soil structure is maintained through minimal application of herbicide; soil cultivation is not practiced. The inter-row is sown to a permanent sward of grasses and legumes, which are seasonally slashed and thrown onto the ground immediately under the vine, to preserve moisture and increase organic matter. 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Out of this came a highly detailed minimal-intervention, lo-fi approach to winemaking. The pair built a small winery in Lenswood in ’17 and planted a low-yielding, high-density vineyard in ’20, which is managed with biodynamic and organic principles in mind. The 1ha under vine is all pinot noir at this stage, specifically Abel, Pommard, MV6 and 777 clones.\" \u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A neat and tidy expression of chardonnay with requisite stone fruits, nougat sweet-nuttiness, a little dusting of brown spice, a cool, river-pebble minerally core. 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The six blocks were specifically chosen to suit each variety planted; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. Aspect, soil type and sun exposure are all maximised to produce wines of exceptional poise, balance and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eAll estate fruit. Whole-bunch pressed to puncheons, hogsheads and barriques (18% new). A brilliant green gold. Super wine with aromas of white peach, lightly grilled nuts, and a hint of sea spray. The palate is tightly wound on entry, then fanning out beautifully. 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Worth seeking out.\" \u003cstrong\u003e96pts | Phillip Rich | Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Good Soul Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48046375403675,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/1585\/8843\/files\/Screenshot2026-02-23104141.png?v=1771803755"}],"url":"https:\/\/goodsoulwines.com.au\/collections\/chardonnay.oembed?page=5","provider":"Good Soul Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}