2023 Shy Susan Chardonnay

A hauntingly pure and precisely crafted Tasmanian Chardonnay — elegant and complex, with white peach intensity, citrus zest and the extraordinary cool-climate tension, mineral finesse and length that makes Tasmanian Chardonnay one of Australia's most celebrated and sought-after white wine expressions.

Shy by name, anything but shy by nature — 95+ points and one of Tasmania's most compelling Chardonnay expressions at $60.

95+ Points – Campbell Mattinson

Tasmania, Australia

$60 a bottle
Cool-Climate • Chardonnay • Shy Susan • Tasmania

"A hauntingly pure and precisely crafted Tasmanian Chardonnay — elegant and complex, with white peach intensity, citrus zest and the extraordinary cool-climate tension and mineral finesse that defines Shy Susan as one of Tasmania's most exciting boutique producers."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale straw with green highlights — bright, luminous and beautifully precise.

Aroma:
Elegant and complex with:

• white peach and nectarine
• citrus zest and grapefruit
• honeysuckle and subtle floral lift
• fine mineral, struck flint and subtle oak complexity

Cool-climate Tasmanian Chardonnay at its most pure and expressive — more restrained and mineral-driven than warmer Australian expressions, with the extraordinary tension and citrus precision that only Tasmania's cool maritime climate can deliver.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with remarkable texture, fine acidity and extraordinary length.
Expect layers of:

• white peach, nectarine and citrus zest
• grapefruit and stone fruit
• fine mineral, struck flint and subtle oak
• honeysuckle and gentle creamy texture
• fresh, vibrant acidity delivering precision, tension and extraordinary length

The wine delivers stone fruit purity with cool-climate elegance, combining Chardonnay's natural affinity for cool climates with Tasmania's extraordinary maritime precision and the mineral tension that defines great Tasmanian Chardonnay.

Finish:
Extraordinarily long and persistent with lingering white peach, citrus zest, fine mineral and subtle oak.

Critical Acclaim

95+ pts – Campbell Mattinson

About Shy Susan Chardonnay

Shy Susan is a boutique Tasmanian producer crafting wines of extraordinary cool-climate character and precision from Tasmania's unique terroir. Their Chardonnay is one of the island's most celebrated and consistently acclaimed white wine expressions — pure, precise and mineral-driven, with the cool-climate tension and length that rivals the finest Chardonnay from Burgundy and the Yarra Valley. Tasmania's cool maritime climate and long growing season deliver the precision and finesse that makes Shy Susan Chardonnay genuinely world-class. Shy by name, anything but shy by nature.

It represents:

• cool-climate Tasmanian Chardonnay from one of the island's most exciting and celebrated boutique producers
• one of Australia's most pure, precise and mineral-driven Chardonnay expressions
• outstanding value for a 95+-point, age-worthy Tasmanian Chardonnay

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2023
• Variety: Chardonnay
• Region: Tasmania, Australia
• Producer: Shy Susan
• Serving Temperature: 10–14°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2033

Food Pairings

• Roast chicken
• Crayfish with butter
• Mornay scallops
• Gruyère
• Caesar salad
• Miso salmon

Why We Love It

This is hauntingly pure, precisely crafted Tasmanian Chardonnay from one of the island's most exciting boutique producers.
At $60, it delivers 95+-point Campbell Mattinson quality and a Chardonnay experience that rivals the finest cool-climate expressions from Burgundy and beyond.

A must-have for lovers of elegant, mineral-driven cool-climate Chardonnay and great-value Tasmanian white wine.