2024 Moments of Clarity Chardonnay, Barossa Valley

Moments of Clarity Chardonnay from the Barossa Valley delivers a contemporary Australian Chardonnay style that balances the region’s sun-ripened richness with fresh, lifted acidity. Fruit is sourced from select sites where cooler evening temperatures help retain vibrancy, a key factor in ensuring that the wine offers brightness alongside its generous texture. The Barossa’s varied soils, including sandy loams and red clays, give complexity to the fruit profile, while the warm days contribute to ripe stone fruit intensity.

In the winery, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented partly in stainless steel to capture fresh aromatics, with a portion undergoing barrel fermentation in French oak to introduce depth and complexity. Lees stirring adds a subtle creaminess and savoury edge, while partial malolactic fermentation rounds out the palate. The style aims to offer a generous mouthfeel without tipping into heaviness, making it both expressive and refreshing.

Aromas of white peach, nectarine, and ripe pear are layered with hints of citrus blossom and cashew. The palate flows with stone fruit, lemon curd, and a light touch of oak spice, underpinned by a mineral edge and zesty acidity. The finish is clean yet persistent, leaving a delicate toasty note.

Ideal with grilled scallops, roast chicken with thyme, or a mushroom and parmesan risotto. For a vegetarian match, try it alongside pumpkin gnocchi with sage butter. It will drink beautifully on release but can develop more nutty and honeyed layers over 3–5 years.