Cool-climate Chardonnay with precision, poise and plenty to say.
Clonakilla’s 2024 Chardonnay is a standout example of high-altitude winemaking, sourced from the Johansen family vineyards in Tumbarumba, sitting 700 metres above sea level. Best known for their benchmark Shiraz Viognier, Clonakilla quietly continues to deliver one of the most compelling Chardonnays in the country—elegant, textural, and full of nuance.
Whole-bunch pressed and fermented in French oak puncheons (30% new), the 2024 vintage hums with restrained citrus, white peach, hazelnut and jasmine florals. It’s taut yet layered, with a core of mineral acidity and creamy texture that builds with every sip. Subtle struck match and ginger flicker through the finish, but never overwhelm. This is cool-climate finesse with undeniable energy.
Drink now with spanner crab or roast chicken, or cellar for up to 10 years as the wine deepens in complexity.
Cool-climate Chardonnay with precision, poise and plenty to say.
Clonakilla’s 2024 Chardonnay is a standout example of high-altitude winemaking, sourced from the Johansen family vineyards in Tumbarumba, sitting 700 metres above sea level. Best known for their benchmark Shiraz Viognier, Clonakilla quietly continues to deliver one of the most compelling Chardonnays in the country—elegant, textural, and full of nuance.
Whole-bunch pressed and fermented in French oak puncheons (30% new), the 2024 vintage hums with restrained citrus, white peach, hazelnut and jasmine florals. It’s taut yet layered, with a core of mineral acidity and creamy texture that builds with every sip. Subtle struck match and ginger flicker through the finish, but never overwhelm. This is cool-climate finesse with undeniable energy.
Drink now with spanner crab or roast chicken, or cellar for up to 10 years as the wine deepens in complexity.