2021 was a truly spectacular vintage in the Yarra Valley. Perfect rainfall, adequate temperature and sufficient sunlight (with the absence of excessive spikes) produced fruit of the highest quality across all varieties.

This is an intense wine radiating concentration and complexity. It opens with a little struck match, honey, melon and pear on the nose. The palate is beautifully weighted and concentration showing all the hallmarks of Yarra Valley Chardonnay being purity of fruit, elegance and length. The palate is a touch riper than previous vintages, leading with flavours of pear, stone fruits and ripe apple rather than citrus notes. French oak adds some structure, supporting the mid-palate richness of this wine. The textural component, so important to the style, is present but perhaps not as prominent as previous vintages. - Winemaker Sam Middleton