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Gary Walsh95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand A Rodda Wines
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
A Rodda Smiths Vineyard Chardonnay 2022"Intense aromas of ripe white stone fruit and citrus pith are complexed with g..."$60.01 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Punt Road
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Airlie Bank Pinot Noir 2021"A medium bodied palate with vibrant cherry and plum flavours. Hints of spice ..."$21.90 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Punt Road
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Airlie Bank Pinot Noir 2022"Airlie Bank Pinot Noir 2022 is a wine that is sure to delight any wine lover...."$24.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Amen Break
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Amen Break Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022"Rich, deep ruby colour and inviting aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, and a h..."$30.00 -
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
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Cameron Douglas95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Amisfield
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Amisfield Pinot Noir 2021"Amisfield's flagship wine, has bright, focused dark fruits classic to the Cen..."$61.99 -
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Burghound91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Maison Andre Goichot
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Andre Goichot Corton Grand Cru 2018"A highly expressive Grand Cru from Burgundy's iconic Corton region. A favouri..."$239.99 -
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Michael Cooper5 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Maison Andre Goichot
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Andre Goichot Givry 1er Cru 2019"A premier cru Pinot Noir from the beloved AOC of Givry. A deliciously perfume..."$79.99 -
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Michael Cooper4.5 points
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Sam Kim5 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Maison Andre Goichot
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Andre Goichot Givry 2019"A charming pinot noir from the Cote Chalonnaise which is known for producing ..."$59.99 -
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Wine Enthusiast92 points
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Burghound90 points
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Michael Cooper5 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Maison Andre Goichot
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Andre Goichot Santenay 1er Cru La Maladière 2019"A distinguished premier cru Pinot Noir from Santenay & amazing example of the..."$99.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Apsley Gorge
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Apsley Gorge Pinot Noir 2020"Tasmania's Apsley Gorge is a world apart. The location is unique, the vineyar..."$65.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Arfion
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Rose
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Arfion Rose 2022"Arfion simply means “Our Wine” in Scottish Gaelic. Originally from New Ze..."$28.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Ata Rangi
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Ata Rangi 'Crimson' Pinot Noir 2022"This Crimson Pinot Noir has a fragrant nose of dried roses and hay. Fresh thy..."$42.00 -
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Mark Faber95 points
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Jane Faulkner92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Atlas Wines
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Atlas Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2020"Very elegant and pale in colour, slight garnet coming through, started on nos..."$35.00 -
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Ned Goodwin MW,94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Bannockburn Vineyards
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Bannockburn 'De La Terre' Pinot Noir 2022"Certified organic. De La Terre is a beautiful sloping vineyard that was plant..."$74.99 -
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Campbell Mattin96 points
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Ned Goodwin MW,95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Bannockburn Vineyards
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Bannockburn 'Serré' Pinot Noir 2022 Magnum"Certified organic. The 2022 marks a resounding return. This iconic vineyard i..."$199.99 -
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Campbell Mattin95 points
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James Halliday97 points
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Huon Hooke95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Bannockburn Vineyards
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022"Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022 is an exceptional wine that is worth trying. ..."$64.99 -
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Stephen Tanzer94 points
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Burghound94 points
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Jancis Robinson18 points
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The Wine Advoca93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2013"This wine is very typical of the finest makers in the appellation, offering a..." -
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Decanter96 points
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Burghound94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2017"Due to its small size (at 6.6 hectares it is about one-third of the size of C..." -
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Allan Meadows88-91 points
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Jasper Morris M89-91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.9% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2021"Les Mitans is celebrated as one of the most refined and cerebral expressions ..."$320.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Volnay 2021"This year's Benjamin Leroux Volnay 2021 is a blend sourced from younger vines..."$220.00 -
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Allen Meadows90-92 points
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Jasper Morris M88-91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.9% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Vosne-Romanee 2021"Benjamin Leroux takes the reins of two hectares in Vosne, and the 2021 villag..."$320.00 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bicknell FC
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Bicknell FC 'Applecross' Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2021"Bicknell FC is one of the most exciting new producers in the country. Led by ..."$54.99 -
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James Halliday95 points
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Nick Stock95 points
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Campbell Mattin95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Bicknell FC
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.2% Alcohol
Bicknell FC 'Applecross' Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2019"Made by Gourmet Traveller Winemaker of the year 2017, Dave Bicknell. A showca..."$50.00 -
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James Halliday'96 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bicknell FC
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.2% Alcohol
Bicknell FC 'Applecross' Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2021"Made by Gourmet Traveller Winemaker of the year 2017, Dave Bicknell. A showca..."$54.99 -
Chardonnay is one of the most versatile white wine grapes and one of the most widely planted in the world. This classic grape variety first came to Australia in the late 1920s but it wasn't until the 1970s that it become the most widely planted variety in the country.
The peak of its fame came in the 1980s but the style, full of "oaky" buttery flavours, has since become less popular. Today Chardonnay tends to be more restrained with outstanding structure and balance. Look for hints of vanilla/oak flavours and plenty of ripe, melon/grapefruit to ripe peach fruit, from warmer inland regions (Murray Darling, Riverland, Riverina). The Yarra Valley and Margaret River are know for producing wonderful Chardonnay examples that show fruit richness and complexity. Whilst from the coolest regions, such as Tasmania, Adelaide Hills and Mornington Peninsula the characters are more subtle, restrained, mineral with citrus and grapefruit.
It is suited to a wide variety of soils, though it excels in soils with a high limestone content as found in Champagne, Chablis, and the Côte d`Or. Burgundy is Chardonnay's spiritual home and the best White Burgundies are dry, rich, honeyed wines with marvelous poise, elegance and balance.
Chardonnay is critical to the Champagne blend, providing backbone and finesse. It is the only grape that can be used to produce Blanc de Blancs. It is also widely planted in California, Chile and South Africa, and New Zealand.