2022 Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay Half Bottle 375ml, Bellarine Peninsula

There were crop losses during flowering before ideal vintage conditions through to harvest. Wild fermented, and matured for 12 months in French Barriques. The bouquet heralds an equally complex palate charging through to the long finish, cashew and grapefruit in the vanguard.

95 points James Halliday Top 100 20 Whites Over $30 November 2023

This is a complex and lively wine showing nectarine and grapefruit aromas rounded out by creamy notes and nutty oak

Based on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula, Scotchmans Hill have long been considered one of Australia's leading makers of Chardonnay. It all started in 1986. Today 600 tonnes are processed for the Scotchmans Hill wines, as well as contract winemaking for a number of local clients. Chief winemaker Robin Brockett began his career at Scotchmans in 1988. 30 years on, Robin has been instrumental in the development of the vineyards and winemaking style of Scotchmans Hill. He was integral in establishing it as the leading winery of the Bellarine Peninsula, and one rated among