2022 Yarrawood Estate Tall Tales Chardonnay, Yarra Valley

Yarrawood Estate Tall Tales Chardonnay from the Yarra Valley is a sleek, expressive white that blends cool-climate finesse with modern vibrancy. Sourced from the estate’s elevated vineyard in the Yarra Valley’s cooler upper reaches, this Chardonnay is all about clarity, freshness, and beautifully integrated texture.

Yarrawood has quietly built a reputation for delivering wines with precision and drinkability, and the Tall Tales range represents their top tier—wines crafted from the best parcels and made with a little extra care and ambition. The Chardonnay fruit is handpicked and whole-bunch pressed, then fermented in French oak, with a portion going through malolactic fermentation to add creamy depth while retaining a bright acid line.

In the glass, it opens with aromas of white peach, nectarine, citrus blossom, and a whisper of struck match. The palate is medium-bodied and finely textured, showing stone fruit, lemon curd, toasted almond and gentle spice, all wrapped in a savoury, mineral finish that gives it lift and elegance.

This is a classic modern Yarra Valley Chardonnay—refined, quietly complex, and perfect with grilled chicken, seared scallops, or a creamy cauliflower purée.