2024 Ashton Hills Reserve Chardonnay

A stunning Reserve Chardonnay — layered, mineral and impeccably refined. This is Ashton Hills at its absolute best

96 Points – The Wine Front | 96 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – Adelaide Hills Wine Show

Adelaide Hills, SA

$80 a bottle
Reserve • Piccadilly Valley • Elite Cool-Climate Chardonnay

“A stunning Reserve Chardonnay — layered, mineral and impeccably refined. This is Ashton Hills at its absolute best.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale gold with a luminous green edge — pure, bright and refined.

Aroma:
Highly detailed and complex with:

• white peach and nectarine
• lemon zest and grapefruit
• citrus blossom and nougat
• struck flint, hazelnut and fine oak spice

Aromatic precision with real depth and sophistication.

Palate:
Textural, powerful and beautifully structured — a benchmark cool-climate Chardonnay.
Expect layers of:

• citrus and stone fruit
• lemon curd and grapefruit pith
• flinty minerality
• creamy mid-palate from fine French oak

The wine shows intensity with finesse, driven by bright natural acidity and exceptional balance.

Finish:
Long, mineral and persistent with lingering citrus, stone fruit and savoury complexity.

Critical Acclaim

• 96pts – The Wine Front
  “Complex, mineral and impressively detailed.”
• 96pts – James Suckling
  “Precise, layered and beautifully balanced.”
• 95pts – Halliday Wine Companion
  “Refined, structured and elegant.”
• 95pts – Adelaide Hills Wine Show
  “Outstanding regional expression with excellent balance.”

About Ashton Hills Reserve

Ashton Hills Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay is sourced from the finest parcels in Piccadilly Valley, crafted with:

• meticulous vineyard selection
• wild fermentation
• premium French oak maturation

The result is a wine of precision, depth and age-worthiness.

Food Pairings

• Lobster and crayfish
• Scallops
• Roast chicken
• Creamy seafood dishes
• Soft cheeses

Why We Love It

This is elite Adelaide Hills Chardonnay — mineral, layered and beautifully refined.
At $80, it delivers serious pedigree and top-tier critical acclaim.

A must-have for collectors and Chardonnay lovers.