2020 Paringa Estate The Paringa Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula

While the chardonnays are my preference this vintage over pinot noirs, this holds a depth of flavour and richness customary of The Paringa, yet retains a tightness and vitality. It’s not too big – just right. Stone fruit, Meyer lemon, cedary spicy oak and a luscious infusion of creamy lees. Satisfying.

95 points Jane Faulkner winecompanion.com.au

Mid yellow colour, smoky reduction, smoked chicken, good citrus/grapefruit traces, complex, the palate rich and lively, very dry finish and savoury, very smart wine, good tension and length. 30 MAY 2022 Drink 2022–2030 

95 points Huon Hooke therealreview.com

The Paringa' Single Vineyard Chardonnay is the ultimate expression of the unique home vineyard in Red Hill South. It comes from a block of nine rows, which are now 30 years old. The name “The Paringa” denotes the single vineyard origin of this wine. Lindsay McCall planted the first vines on the Paringa Estate vineyard in 1985, with ten acres being under vine by 1990. From this site fruit of distinction is born from a combination of red volcanic (Ferrasol) soil, a north facing aspect and altitude of 146m on Paringa Road, Red Hill South. In creating this wine viticulture and winemaking practices are approached with the intent of preserving a pure expression of site from soil through to bottle.