{"product_id":"yarra-yering-chardonnay-2024","title":"2024 Yarra Yering Chardonnay | 97 Point Yarra Valley Chardonnay","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 97 + 96 + 95 POINTS | YARRA YERING | WORLD-CLASS YARRA VALLEY CHARDONNAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Australia's Great Chardonnays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a Chardonnay built around intensity, precision and longevity rather than simple immediate fruitiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $142.50 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the estate's \u003cstrong\u003etwo original Chardonnay blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, connecting this wine directly to one of the most important vineyards in the modern history of the Yarra Valley. It is a Chardonnay built around intensity, precision and longevity rather than simple immediate fruitiness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the critics are unanimous:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering also lists \u003cstrong\u003e95 points from Andrew Caillard MW\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Medal at the 2025 Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply one of Yarra Yering's best white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's one of the elite Chardonnays of Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a beautifully complex Chardonnay with layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNashi pear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon and grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOyster shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSea spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle struck match\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToasted nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChalky minerality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's \u003cstrong\u003epower here, but also extraordinary precision\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate carries impressive fruit weight while remaining fine-boned and energetic. Citrus and crunchy green apple provide freshness, with pithy texture and bright acidity driving the wine through an exceptionally long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering describes a combination of oyster shell, sea spray and lemon citrus, with a powdery, chalky texture and remarkable carry through the palate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Chardonnay with \u003cstrong\u003etension, texture, minerality and serious length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's Philip Rich praised its discreet, complex aromatics, drive, energy and long pithy finish, while noting that it should cellar effortlessly for years. Huon Hooke highlighted its concentration, delicacy and restrained power. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a formidable collection of reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChardonnay from Yarra Yering's Original Blocks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the story becomes particularly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Chardonnay comes from the estate's two original Chardonnay blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering's vineyard dates to \u003cstrong\u003e1969\u003c\/strong\u003e, putting these plantings right at the beginning of the modern revival of the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat history matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature vines tend to produce smaller quantities of fruit and can deliver remarkable concentration and consistency. Here, that old-vine material translates into Chardonnay with tremendous flavour intensity while retaining the natural freshness and precision for which the Yarra Valley is renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply Chardonnay carrying the Yarra Yering name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is Chardonnay deeply connected to the history of the estate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecision Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is deliberately restrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 was \u003cstrong\u003ebarrel fermented in French barriques, with approximately 30% new oak, and underwent no malolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat decision is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoiding malolactic fermentation helps retain the wine's naturally bright acidity and citrus-driven tension rather than pushing it towards an overtly buttery style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak contributes texture, spice and structure, but it never overwhelms the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is exactly what great modern Australian Chardonnay should be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower without heaviness.\u003cbr\u003eOak without excess.\u003cbr\u003eAcidity without austerity.\u003cbr\u003eConcentration without losing finesse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 2024 Yarra Valley Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 season demanded patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering experienced its \u003cstrong\u003ewettest January in more than 55 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, but warmer and drier conditions through February and March allowed the fruit to ripen slowly and evenly. Winemaker Sarah Crowe has highlighted the resulting intensity of flavour alongside the freshness and acidity that underpin the estate's 2024 wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination is particularly exciting for Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get concentration and flavour, but also the acidity required for balance and long-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Yering at the Top of Australian Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering's reputation has arguably never been stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e, the estate continues to produce some of Australia's benchmark wines, and in 2026 it was named \u003cstrong\u003eThe Real Review's Best Australian Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e, following an assessment of more than 10,000 wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Chardonnay demonstrates exactly why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not flashy or exaggerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a wine built on \u003cstrong\u003evineyard, precision, restraint and detail\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves something special:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrab linguine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButter-poached marron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't serve it refrigerator-cold. Around \u003cstrong\u003e11–13°C\u003c\/strong\u003e will allow the texture and complexity to show properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd use a good Chardonnay or Burgundy glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is absolutely a Chardonnay worth cellaring.\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of old-vine concentration, acidity, citrus drive and restrained oak provides all the ingredients required for graceful development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Front lists a drinking window of \u003cstrong\u003e2026–2035+\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Halliday's assessment also emphasises its ability to cellar effortlessly. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2036+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf opening one now, I'd give it some air and allow it to warm slightly in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where you see the difference between \u003cstrong\u003every good Chardonnay and truly great Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e isn't relying on huge oak, richness or winemaking tricks to impress you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from the estate's \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Chardonnay blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, is barrel fermented with restrained new French oak, sees \u003cstrong\u003eno malolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and delivers a remarkable combination of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite peach, citrus, green apple, oyster shell, sea spray and chalky minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen look at the scores:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $142.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, this sits firmly among Australia's premium Chardonnays—and deservedly so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you collect Australia's greatest Chardonnays from producers such as Giaconda, Leeuwin Estate, By Farr, Bindi and Cullen, the 2024 Yarra Yering Chardonnay absolutely belongs in that company.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not just a great Yarra Valley Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's one of Australia's great white wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e👉 97 Halliday + 96 Real Review + 95 Wine Front. 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