Leconfield First Creek Chardonnay Wines
Chardonnay accounts for more than 50% of Australia's white wine production, which goes to show that despite falling out of fashion in the 90s (all that heavily oaked stuff went the way of bike shorts and the Tamagotchi), Aussie winemakers are making Chardonnay great again.
And that’s great news, because the Chardonnay grape is adaptable (it’s used in loads of sparkling wines as well as on its own), easy to grow, and ripens early. It can handle almost the whole gamut of winemaking techniques… cool climate, warm climate; cool ferments, warm ferments, wild ferments; no oak (OK, maybe that’s like drinking flat Coke… doable but not guaranteed to please), some new oak, 100% brand new oak… you get the idea – it’s hardy.
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- First Creek 'Hunter Valley' Chardonnay 2021Special Price $24.00 Regular Price $30.00Opening on the nose of this ripping Chardonnay is a toasty buttery character. This hits all the right spots, textural without being overblown, with lovely melon and stonefruit flavours, excellent length and cleansing acidity. Don’t over chill it and you’ll enjoy it in all it’s glory. Learn More
- Leconfield Coonawarra Chardonnay 2022Special Price $26.00 Regular Price $28.00A beautifully buttery and oaky Leconfield Chardonnay Chardy. Ripe tropical fruits, matchstick, stonefruits, creaminess and grilled nuts. Looking for a buttery Chard with a good hit of French oak, look no further! Learn More