Bright, pure and beautifully restrained, the 2024 Oakridge Chardonnay is a masterclass in cool-climate finesse. Pale straw with green-gold highlights, it opens with aromas of white peach, citrus blossom and nectarine, layered with hints of flint, nougat and fine oak spice. The palate is precise and elegant with crystalline fruit wrapped in a silken texture, framed by subtle creaminess from lees ageing and a mineral thread that runs straight through to the finish. Lively acidity lifts every note, leaving the impression of citrus zest, hazelnut and crushed stone long after the last sip. It’s contemporary Australian Chardonnay at its most composed and quietly brilliant.