2024 Paringa Estate Peninsula Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula

Paringa Estate Peninsula Chardonnay from the Mornington Peninsula is a beautifully crafted cool-climate white that delivers elegance, texture, and serious value. As the entry to Paringa’s range, it’s a polished and expressive wine made with fruit from estate and select regional vineyards—capturing the purity and finesse that define Mornington Chardonnay.

Paringa Estate is one of the region’s iconic producers, with founder Lindsay McCall known for his meticulous vineyard management and refined winemaking. The Peninsula Chardonnay benefits from the same hands-on approach as the estate’s flagship wines: hand-harvested fruit, whole bunch pressing, wild fermentation, and ageing in French oak (a portion new) for added complexity and subtle spice.

In the glass, it opens with aromas of white nectarine, lemon curd, flint, and a hint of roasted nuts. The palate is fresh yet textured, showing ripe stone fruit and citrus with a fine line of acidity and savoury lees influence. The finish is long, chalky, and quietly complex.

This is modern Australian Chardonnay done right—restrained but flavourful, sophisticated yet approachable. It’s perfect with grilled seafood, chicken in a creamy lemon sauce, or soft-rind cheeses.