2024 Mac Forbes Yarra Valley Chardonnay

A vibrant and elegantly structured Yarra Valley Chardonnay — bright and luminous, with white peach, stone fruit and citrus freshness, fine mineral tension and the extraordinary cool-climate precision, flinty character and depth that defines Mac Forbes's celebrated approach to Yarra Valley Chardonnay across all his village-series expressions.

From Mac Forbes — one of Australia's most talented and thoughtful winemakers, celebrated for his village-series wines that express the distinct character of individual Yarra Valley villages. The entry point to Mac Forbes's celebrated Yarra Valley Chardonnay range — 95 points and outstanding value at $40.

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Yarra Valley, VIC

$40 a bottle
Chardonnay • Mac Forbes • Yarra Valley

"The entry point to Mac Forbes's celebrated village-series Chardonnay range — Mac Forbes's cool-climate precision and flinty Yarra Valley character in a vibrant, food-friendly everyday format. 95 points at $40."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Bright golden with excellent clarity — luminous, vibrant and inviting.

Aroma:
Fresh and complex with:

• white peach, stone fruit and citrus zest
• lemon curd and pear
• fine mineral tension and subtle floral lift
• the cool-climate precision and flinty character that defines great Mac Forbes Chardonnay

Yarra Valley Chardonnay of extraordinary aromatic freshness — vibrant, precise and deeply compelling, with the mineral tension and cool-climate elegance that defines great Mac Forbes Chardonnay across all expressions.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with excellent texture, balance and fresh acidity.
Expect layers of:

• white peach, stone fruit and lemon zest
• pear and citrus
• fine mineral tension and cool-climate precision
• subtle oak integration and flinty complexity
• fresh acidity delivering tension, balance and length

The wine delivers stone fruit freshness with cool-climate elegance, combining Mac Forbes's celebrated winemaking with the Yarra Valley's extraordinary cool-climate terroir and the mineral tension that defines great Mac Forbes Chardonnay.

Finish:
Long and satisfying with lingering citrus, stone fruit and fine mineral precision.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – Halliday Wine Companion

About Mac Forbes Yarra Valley Chardonnay

Mac Forbes is one of the Yarra Valley's most celebrated and respected producers, founded by Mac Forbes — widely regarded as one of Australia's most talented and thoughtful winemakers, celebrated for his village-series wines that express the distinct character of individual Yarra Valley villages. The Mac Forbes Yarra Valley Chardonnay is the entry point to Mac Forbes's celebrated Chardonnay range — a vibrant, food-friendly everyday expression of the cool-climate precision and flinty character that defines all great Mac Forbes Chardonnay. For those who want to explore further, the range ascends through the village-series expressions of increasing mineral intensity and critical acclaim.

The Mac Forbes Chardonnay range:

• Yarra Valley Chardonnay — 95pts Halliday, vibrant and food-friendly entry point at $40
• Village Yarra Junction Chardonnay — 97pts Halliday, pure, flinty and electrifying at $60

It represents:

• vibrant, elegantly structured Yarra Valley Chardonnay from one of the region's most talented and thoughtful winemakers
• Mac Forbes's approachable, food-friendly entry to his celebrated village-series Chardonnay range
• outstanding value for a 95-point, food-friendly Yarra Valley Chardonnay at $40

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2024
• Variety: Chardonnay
• Region: Yarra Valley, VIC
• Producer: Mac Forbes
• Winemaker: Mac Forbes
• Serving Temperature: 10–14°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2031

Food Pairings

• Grilled fish with lemon and herbs
• Pan-seared scallops
• Roast chicken with tarragon
• Aged Gruyère or Comté
• Rich seafood dishes
• Creamy pasta with mushrooms

Why We Love It

This is vibrant, elegantly structured Yarra Valley Chardonnay from one of Australia's most talented and thoughtful winemakers — the perfect introduction to Mac Forbes's celebrated village-series Chardonnay range.
At $40, it delivers 95-point Halliday quality and outstanding Yarra Valley Chardonnay character at an exceptional everyday price.

Start here — then explore the village-series above.