The 2023 Yarra Yering Chardonnay is a masterful cool-climate expression from one of the Yarra Valley’s most iconic producers. Sourced from estate-grown fruit planted in 1981, this wine embodies precision, restraint, and the understated elegance that defines Yarra Yering’s style.
Tasting Notes
The bouquet opens with refined aromas of white peach, grapefruit, and citrus blossom, complemented by hints of flint, nougat, and cashew. On the palate, it is pure and focused, with crystalline fruit, vibrant acidity, and delicate oak integration. The texture is seamless, balancing freshness and subtle creaminess, leading to a long, mineral-driven finish.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested fruit was whole-bunch pressed to French oak barriques (30% new), followed by natural fermentation and partial malolactic conversion. The wine spent 10 months on lees with minimal stirring, enhancing mouthfeel and complexity while maintaining purity and tension.
Style & Cellaring
A beautifully poised Chardonnay that captures the clarity of the 2023 vintage — elegant, textural, and precise. Drink now for its vibrancy, or cellar for 8–12 years to gain further depth, nutty richness, and flinty complexity.
Food Pairing
Ideal with roasted chicken, seared scallops, creamy risotto, or lobster in butter sauce — dishes that complement its balance of power and finesse.
