2018 Mandala Yarra Valley Chardonnay

The 2018 Mandala Yarra Valley Chardonnay Story

Chardonnay is the most widely planted white wine grape in the world, and here in the Yarra Valley it is classed as the premium variety. The typically cool climate in the valley balances out hot days with cool crisp nights, allowing the grapes to flourish and produce that fine acidic zest Chardonnay lovers adore. Charles' take on his Estate Chardonnay has purposely moved away from the characteristic over-oaked flavouring, to a "new style" which focuses on subtle and integrated oak to deliver texture, weight and an enjoyable structure.

$ 30.00
Buy 6 + at $ 27.00 ea
Buy 12 + at $ 25.50 ea

Tasting Notes

Fresh aromas of crisp lime entwine with hints of cashew and brioche, finishing with flinty oyster-shell characters. A creamy mid-palate sits well with citrus and subtle stone fruit flavours, balanced with seductive French oak, delighting on a tight finish. Cellaring potential of 5-8 years. 12.3% Alc/Vol.

95 points in 2021 Halliday Wine Companion

"This is a fine mid-weighted Chardonnay. Transparent, precise. Hewn across a beam of reductive tension and judicious oak handling, this crunchy wine corrals apricot pith, cantaloupe and white fig into a tightly woven kernel of energy. Juicy. Nothing sour, nor brittle. A benchmark at this price, surely." Ned Goodwin

Winefront Review: 92+ points

"Chardonnay from Dixon's Creek in the Yarra Valley. Effortless chardonnay with stonefruit, toast, nougat and oatmeal flavours purring through the palate. It has satisfying volume but it's all about the finish, which lingers appreciably. Very nicely done." Tasted: July 2019. Drink 2020 - 2024.

This wine is best enjoyed

Shooting the breeze with loved ones, long lunches, catching up with friends, mid-week refresher.

Meal Pairing Suggestions

M: Flame grilled lobster tails with crisp sage and burnt butter
V: Haloumi, mint and zucchini fritters with herbed aioli

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