2026 Deep Woods Estate Chardonnay, Margaret River

A consistently appealing value-for-money chardonnay. In this case, it’s captured the fruit intensity of the vintage with its citrusy grapefruit and lightly nectarine characters. And then the palate extends with a mix of stone fruits. A little minerally, briny character and a zingy acidity fit snugly into that ready-to-drink-over-the-next-few-years style.

92 points Ray Jordan Wine Review 2027

The 1987 established Deep Woods Estate has over the years shown remarkably high consistency to its well-regarded wines while the production has been growing at a steady pace over the years. Today, the 16-hectare home vineyard in Yallingup Hills is complemented by numerous contract growers across the length of the Margaret River region and the future looks assured after long-term investments in vineyard and winery renovations since the estate became part of the highly ambitious Fogarty Hall Wine Group in 2005.

The fruit for this wine was sourced from vineyards across the Margaret River region and was fermented in a combination of seasoned and new oak barrels with endemic yeasts. Generous in flavour, there is o need to cellar this wine, but a couple of years won't hurt either. Would sit well with creamy seafood pastas, or maybe lemon and herb flavoured roast chicken.