Smiths Vineyard Chardonnay

Beechworth is in the foothills of the Victorian Alps and is fast becoming one of the premier districts for Chardonnay in Australia thanks to the burgeoning success of Giaconda (and also Savaterre). The Rodda Smiths Vineyard is a neighbour to these 2 Icons. Aromatics of grapefruit, white flowers and grilled nuts. On the medium bodied palate Peach, citrus and ripe grapefruit of medium plus intensity. Ticks all the boxes. 2021 was an excellent vintage in Beechworth as it was for most of Australia. Excellent wine and good value.

Grown in the gravelly soils of Beechworth in the foothills of the Australian Alps. Nearby neighbours would be Giaconda, possibly the best Chardonnay in Australia. This was leaner than ideal but certainly an ideal terroir for cool climate Chardonnay. Good acid and tension but to be critical it lacks a little mid palate fruit. This was the first of 4. Will be interesting to see how it develops. Good value at $35 AUD.

Very clever Aussie Chardonnay

Damn fine Beechworth Chardonnay here. Tension and focus, minerality and balance. Superb stuff

Wow bloody good stuff trying it in beechworth camping even better

Super zingy Chardy from Beechworth with Zero Malo and all neutral oak. Crisp. green apples with a touch of earthy spice.

Excellent Chardonnay, creamy, complex and long

Best value Chard in Aus

Needs a little more time to envelop the oak

Excellent balance, citrus and minimal oak treatment. Fresh in a glass. Consumed at Sean's Panaroma.