The team at Bullant are very proud of their Langhorne Creek Chardonnay, a forward drinking style, picked off a single block of superior vines and crafted by the Folletts of Lake Breeze. Subtley framed by a judicious measure of seasoned oak, its moreish pineapple grapefuit character makes the perfect match to west coast marron, the enduring seafood mornay or piquant, salt and pepper squid.

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The generously proportioned, big boned, leesy French oak genre, Dijon Bernard Clones 76 and 95, harvested off fully mature vines, thirty years of age at Charleston in the Adelaide Hills. Grapes are destemmed and pressed for vinification on gross solids before transfer to French oak hogsheads for completion of ferments, in the old world way. Treated to lees stirring and partial malolactic for textural opulence and palate richness, its creamy grapefruit nougat palate will appeal to enthusiasts of the medium to full bodied white meat styles of Chardonnay.

$2699each $323DOZEN EACH DOZEN Vibrant, fresh hues. Elegant pungent nose, pineapples and grapefruit, cashew and lime. A fully flavoursome palate of great intensity, drive and length, grapefruit zests are followed by cashews and white peach, all held together by its tight mineral acidity, the lemon curd creaminess of malolactic, superbly balanced around its length of seamlessly integrated, high quality oak.

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You'll see plenty of olive trees alongside the d'Arenberg roadsides, flourishing among the vines. McLaren Vale is littered with olive groves which were planted by the first settlers. While neighbouring table grape growers consider olive trees a nuisance, local winemakers are thankful for the bittersweet nuances which the tiny green stonefruits impart to the wine. Chester Osborn determines the critical time of picking his Chardonnay, which is treated to wild ferments and lees stirring, for a rich textural wine with savoury aromas and good palate complexity.

$1999each $239DOZEN EACH DOZEN McLaren Vale makes buxom, fleshy white varietal wines of structure and balance. The Adelaide Hills yield a brisk style of Chardonnay with penetrating fruit characters and crisp stonefruit acidity. Under the insistence of chief winemaker Chester Osborn, each components is separately handled. Parcels are crushed and cold soaked on skins at 2C for a day prior to basket pressing, gentle extraction of juices are critical to retain delicate fruit characters. Batches are fermented and matured in a mixture of French and American oak for seven months, bottled immediately upon completion for optimal retention of fresh, natural acidity, so integral to the balance and longevity of the wine.

Pale straw hues. Attractive array of nectarine and granny smith, vanilla, spice and mildly roasted nuts. The palate has an initial hit of creaminess, quite strong in stone fruit and white flowers. Mid palate reverts to a more streamline shape as seaspray and nutty nuances emerge. The finish is long and dry, with just a whisper of vanillan, a lovely modern style of Chardonnay.

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McLaren Vale yields a generously proportioned yet gentler style of Chardonnay, Fox Creek is made more complex by treatments of battonage, a course of lees resting and luxurious barrel ferments. Grapes are harvested throughout the cool of early morning, retaining all the crisp, clean charm of McLaren Vale Chardonnay. The peachy varietal stonefruit characters becomes prominent, together with a noticeable mineral quality and the beginnings of honey toast as it evolves. Wonderful upon release, expect Fox Creek to be at its very best alongside fine food.

$2599each $311DOZEN EACH DOZEN Fox Creek own and operate three estate vineyards, planted to choice terroir and clime, very near the village of Willunga. Chardonnay is harvested at ripe and healthy baumes, grapes are crushed and two thirds of the juices are vinified in a mix of new and one year old French oak barrels, a moderate proportion is wild yeast fermented for greater complexity. Barrel components are matured on yeast lees for several months, developing a rich creamy palate. The balance is vinified in fermenters at moderate temperatures to retain maximum fruit character. Components are assembled and the final wine is returned to oak for a spell of integration, integrating flavours and enhancing the structure prior to bottling.

Pale golden hue. Golden peach, nectarine and honey notes over creamy yeast and subtle biscuity oak for a rich complex bouquet. A rich fruity palate showing golden peach, apricot and pineapple flavours. The textural oak frame surrounds dollops of creamy butter, honey and toast, a crisp mandarine finish completing a complex, restrained and balanced wine. Fully integrated oak coupled with crisp acidity gives zing, persistence and length.

The pick of the Geoff Merrill harvest, a collation of Coonawarra and McLaren Vale estate vineyard parcels, treated to a luxurious course of French oak barrel ferments and ten months age. Fashioned into a finely fleshed, generously proportioned styling, its innate melon and nectarine fruit characters are wrapped in a textural linen of mineral leesyness, summer straw and toasty cashew oak. Mate Mr Merrill to the ripest cheese and finest gourmandise, ideally a gently grilled dover sole or crisp fry of the freshest whiting tempura.

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The history of the Burge family and their long association with winemaking in Barossa Valley can be traced back to March 1855, when bespoke tailor John Burge immigrated with his wife and two sons. A fifth generation of the Burge dynasty now brings together the exquisite elegance of Eden Valley with the soft velvetine textures of Barossa, into a remarkable Chardonnay wine. Fashioned to be enjoyed youthful and vibrant alongside seared tuna, salade nicoise or your favourite chicken recipe.

$2199each $263DOZEN EACH DOZEN Grapes are crushed, chilled and pressed, juices are settled for two days before inoculation through the action of eight choice strains of yeast, the majority of components are treated to three weeks of cooler temperatures vinification in controlled fermenters, a third of the wine is sent to seasoned French oak for a course of rich barrel ferments, malolactic and maturation. Upon completion, batches are held for a few months on yeast lees to build texture and infuse richness, followed by a gentle racking and the final assemblage, aimed at retaining maximum flavour, preserving freshness and highlighting the richness of sur lie.

Lemon green hue. An elegant nose dominated by white peach, apricot and hints of honeydew melon. The palate is packed with citrus fruit character, nectarines and cream are balanced by a crisp, lemon rind acidity. A rich and complex contemporary style of Chardonnay that's bound to please. Perfect alongside chicken tikka masala or a sage and pinenut gnocchi.

Mr Burge retains a host of vineyards which proffer a palette of complimenting climes, soil and aspects to the winemaking team. Each site is matched to the most suitable grape, ensuring harvests of exceptional quality fruit. Benchmark sets a high standard, the finest quality grapes and adroit vinification. Burge selects only those parcels which can best express a generosity of Chardonnay character. Benchmark is fashioned to a refreshing, supply oaked style, the ideal accompaniment to roast chicken, piquant thai green curries or creole style fish.

$1999each $239DOZEN EACH DOZEN As fifth generation of a great winemaking and grape growing dynasty that has been part of the Barossa since 1855, Grant Burge's commitment is absolute. Burge manages his vineyards to yield fruit of the most exacting standards. Chardonnay is sourced from the Barossa, Eden Valley and Adelaide Hills. Grapes are crushed and cold settled, juices are racked off solids and inoculated for a cool vinification in fermenters over the course of several weeks. A portion is treated to oak barrel ferments, another completes malolactic. All components are aged on yeast lees for complexity, mouthfeel and texture. Following settling and filtration, Benchmark is assembled into the consumate, fruit driven Chardonnay.

Bright gold hue. Vibrant citrus, floral and tropical fruit aromas. The palate is lean and racy, fine natural acidity lending great length to the citrus flavours, a well rounded palate from time spent on lees. Clean varietal characters and rich textures, offering fine balance and remarkable approachability whilst young. Not your rich and traditional full bodied style of Chardonnay, but a more modern rendition best suited to fresh seafood or spicy fish.

Grant Burge is a fifth generation vigneron and one of Australia's most industry respected winemakers. He retains an intimate knowledge of Barossa vineyards and is well positioned to select the pick of Chardonnay from the choicest cool climate sites. A large portion is sourced from Burge's own Summers property in Eden Valley, a further component is picked off vines planted to higher altitudes in Adelaide Hills. Subtle oak treatments play a role, imparting depth and framing the fruit while supporting the fine palate structure.

$2699each $323DOZEN EACH DOZEN The history of the Burge family and their long association with winemaking in the region can be traced back to March 1855% Throughout his career, Burge has been one of the most respected and innovative forces in the Australian wine industry. Chardonnay grapes are chilled and whole bunch pressed before a combination of cultured and natural indigenous yeast ferments ensue in a mix of seasoned and French oak hogsheads with solids to assist the mouthfeel. Smaller components are treated to vinification in controlled fermenters and a course of malolactic. Components are matured for eight months with regular stirring of lees to infuse complexity and build creamy palate texture.

Bright golden hues. Delicate aromas of citrus, white peaches and spice. The palate exhibits incredible balance, fruit flavours are fully integrated with lime acidity and a hint of creaminess provided by lees stirring. The balance creates a wine with superb length and refinement. Food matches such as spiced quail, roasted pork loin with fennel or seafood gumbo allow Summers Vineyard to fully express itself.