Coldstream Hills Chardonnay 2024

Brand: Coldstream Hills

Vintage: 2024

From: Yarra Valley, VIC

Why I like it: The Yarra Valley continues to define modern Australian Chardonnay  driven by cooler sites, refined winemaking and a focus on balance.

The 2024 vintage showcases the region’s trademark elegance. Grown in a cool climate influenced by elevation and southerly airflow, the fruit retains natural acidity and purity. Gentle whole-bunch pressing and careful barrel fermentation build texture, while restrained oak ensures the fruit remains the hero.

Aromatically, you’ll find white peach, nectarine and citrus zest. The palate is bright and linear with subtle creaminess from lees work, finishing clean and refreshing.

This is contemporary Yarra Chardonnay at its best - ideal with seafood, roast chicken or creamy pasta. Drink now for freshness or over the next 5–7 years as complexity builds.