2023 Dalwhinnie Moonambel Chardonnay 750ml

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Overview

The 2023 Dalwhinnie Moonambel Chardonnay is a high-altitude Pyrenees white from one of Victoria's most iconic estates. Grown near Moonambel, this Chardonnay reflects Dalwhinnie's cool nights, remote vineyard setting and ability to produce wines with both richness and tension.

Vintage & Winemaking

Dalwhinnie sits high in the Pyrenees at 595 metres above sea level, with vines grown in a natural amphitheatre of ancient soils. The estate is known for non-irrigated vineyards, hand harvesting and a focus on wines of depth, structure and regional identity.

The 2023 Moonambel Chardonnay shows the estate's fuller, textural white wine style, with bright fruit intensity, oak influence and layered complexity balanced by energy and lift.

Product Highlights

• High-altitude Chardonnay from Dalwhinnie's Moonambel vineyard in the Pyrenees.
• 95 points from Halliday Wine Companion.
• White wine style: buttery, complex and textural.
• Alcohol 13% with a drinking window from 2025 to 2030.
• Screwcap closure for freshness and consistency.

Critic Scores & Reviews

95 Points - Halliday Wine Companion
"Individual in character, with a cascade of bright stone fruits, melon and grapefruit..." Toni Paterson. Published 19 June 2025.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bright stone fruits, melon and grapefruit, with almond and subtle sulphide nuances adding complexity.

Palate

Textural and expressive, with oak playing a prominent role and a peacock's tail of intense sweet-fruit flavours.

Finish

Energetic and uplifting, with depth, breadth and assertive Chardonnay character.

Food Pairing

Pairs well with mushrooms, roasted vegetables, creamy chicken dishes, roast poultry and richer seafood preparations.

Cellaring Potential

Drink from 2025 to 2030.

About Dalwhinnie

Dalwhinnie is one of Victoria's most iconic wine producers, set high in the Pyrenees near Moonambel. Established in 1976, the estate sits at 595 metres above sea level and is known for brooding yet elegant Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay from a remote, cool-climate