2022 Paringa Estate Peninsula Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula

A terrific go-to chardonnay that speaks of the region and Paringa Estate, which makes this from fruit taken off vineyards it leases. Lightly flavoured with lemon-lime and grapefruit, just-ripe white nectarine and plenty of enriching spices and creamy lees. Definitely satisfying.

93 points Jane Faulkner winecompanion.com.au

The bouquet is floral and fruit driven with citrus and stone fruit aromas. The palate has rich stone fruit flavours, good texture and a persistent long finish.  While this wine has been made for current drinking it will build further complexity over the next 3 to 6 years.

Paringa chardonnay is heading in a good direction. There’s plenty of sunny flavour here but it’s juicy and energetic and, simply, good to drink. Pear, citrus, woodspice and stonefruit flavours do pretty much all of the talking, and while there’s no doubt oak it’s tucked neatly away. Good stuff. It’s perfectly pitched.