2025 Tribute Vineyard Chardonnay

White peach, nectarine and citrus blossom are layered with toasted hazelnut and subtle French oak. The palate is generous yet finely balanced, with bright stone fruit, a creamy texture and a fresh line of citrus acidity. A long, mineral finish brings focus and elegance.

Handpicked Chardonnay from the Tribute Vineyard was whole-bunch pressed before fermentation in French oak barrels, 30% new. Maturation on lees for 10 months, with regular stirring, developed texture and complexity while retaining freshness and vineyard character.

Warm, dry conditions shaped the 2025 Yarra Valley vintage, bringing an early start to harvest and fruit with concentrated flavour. Cool nights helped retain natural acidity, balancing ripeness with freshness. For Chardonnay, the season offered the foundations for wines of generosity, texture and precision.