Yarraloch is unashamedly inspired by the great wines of Europe. The singular focus of YarraLoch is to create world class wines from the Yarra Valley which are distinguished by their elegance, balance and complexity.

There is so much to like about this excellent Yarra Valley Chardonnay. It comes from a season which was quite low cropping, but ultimately, with ideal conditions to produce fruit of intensity and good concentration. It's a combination of clones, predominantly P58, which probably means nothing but I thought I'd tell you anyway, but with a little of the famous Mendoza making an important contribution. It was all wild fermented and whole bunch pressed before 100% barrel fermentation, with the important contribution of solids to add some textural complexity. It spent 13 months on lees, which has added to that richness and concentration. Has a slightly cheesy, flinty stone fruit aroma, while the palate is intense and densely concentrated, but with that Mendoza acidity providing a vibrant lift on the finish. Drink to: 2026-2033; Price: $50.00; Rating: 95 Points; Ray Jordan