2023 Evoi Wilyabrup Chardonnay, Margaret River

The Evoi Wilyabrup Chardonnay from Margaret River is a refined, small-batch wine that showcases the region’s exceptional terroir and the precision of winemaker Nigel Ludlow. Evoi Wines, founded in 2007, quickly earned a reputation for producing boutique, expressive wines that balance richness with restraint. Fruit for the Wilyabrup Chardonnay is sourced from select sites in the heart of Margaret River, where gravelly soils and the maritime climate give Chardonnay purity, texture and longevity.

In the glass it is pale straw with green highlights. The bouquet is lifted and complex, with aromas of white peach, nectarine and citrus blossom layered with cashew, nougat, struck match and a fine flinty edge. On the palate it is medium-bodied and elegant, showing ripe stone fruit and lemon curd framed by bright acidity and a chalky mineral line. Subtle oak handling adds savoury spice and depth without overwhelming the fruit, while the finish is long, clean and precise.

Food pairings highlight its elegance and tension: grilled scallops with lemon butter, roast chicken with tarragon, mushroom risotto, or soft cheeses like brie and triple cream. With 8 to 10 years of cellaring potential, it evolves beautifully, gaining nutty, honeyed complexity while retaining freshness.