2025 Ten Minutes by Tractor Judd Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula

Light, restrained straw-yellow colour; smoky reduction, toasted almond and biscuity oak on the nose, the palate adding juicy sweet fruit and a subtle, refined profile in which the fruit does most of the talking. Intense and long-lasting, this is a captivating wine that promises to reward ageing although it's delightful right now. Drink to 2038.

96 points Huon Hooke for the Real Review, August 2025

Judd is one of the standout vineyard expressions from Ten Minutes by Tractor, a winery that has earned a devoted following for producing some of Australia's finest cool climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Guided by head winemaker Imogen Dillon, each single vineyard wine is crafted to capture the unique personality of its site, reflecting the diversity of the Mornington Peninsula with precision and restraint.

The Judd Vineyard sits on the elevated slopes of Main Ridge, where cool maritime influences and ancient soils provide ideal conditions for Chardonnay. Long, slow ripening preserves natural acidity while careful barrel fermentation and lees maturation build texture and complexity without masking the vineyard's distinctive character.

The colour is a brilliant pale gold with green highlights. Aromas of white peach, grapefruit and lemon curd are layered with flint, roasted hazelnut and subtle citrus blossom. The palate is beautifully detailed, combining vibrant stone fruit with creamy texture, fine oak and a chalky mineral backbone. Bright acidity drives the wine through a long, refined finish that lingers with purity and elegance.

Magnificent with grilled lobster, roasted John Dory, chicken with morels, handmade ricotta ravioli or roasted cauliflower with brown butter and sage. While captivating in its youth, this single vineyard Chardonnay will continue to evolve beautifully over the next decade.