Yabby Lake Vineyard

Single Vineyard Morning Peninsula Chardonnay

9.152 ratings
9.216 pro ratings
Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

Mid Lemon in colour. Funky leesy notes with mineral and a touch of butterscotch. Previous sulphidic notes have diminished somewhat. A lot of winemaking on show here - this wine has been “worked “, but all to the good. The palate shows Lemon butter with under ripe stone fruit. Some creaminess from the oak and the winemaking. Medium plus intensity. Holding up easily - impressive at 10 years of age. Burgundian traits. Another very good wine from Tom Carson who is also in demand at Wine Shows for his excellent palate.

Mid Lemon in colour. Funky leesy notes with mineral and a touch of butterscotch. Previous sulphidic notes have diminished somewhat. A lot of winemaking on show here - this wine has been “worked “, but all to the good. The palate shows Lemon butter with under ripe stone fruit. Some creaminess from the oak and the winemaking. Medium plus intensity. Holding up easily - impressive at 10 years of age. Burgundian traits. Another very good wine from Tom Carson who is also in demand at Wine Shows for his excellent palate.

Mar 9th, 2020
Bob McDonald

A modern style of Australian Chardonnay - restrained and worked at the same time. Funky Grapefruit and stone fruit aromas. Barely medium weight - quite delicate. A little spike of French Oak but altogether quite harmonious. A joy to drink - still with a short term future.

A modern style of Australian Chardonnay - restrained and worked at the same time. Funky Grapefruit and stone fruit aromas. Barely medium weight - quite delicate. A little spike of French Oak but altogether quite harmonious. A joy to drink - still with a short term future.

Jun 1st, 2019
Scott Rowe

Such finesse and age is moving this Wine to higher places.

Such finesse and age is moving this Wine to higher places.

Mar 17th, 2018
Bob McDonald

At my birthday lunch last November. Always an excellent producer from Mornington. Took no notes.

At my birthday lunch last November. Always an excellent producer from Mornington. Took no notes.

Nov 19th, 2017
Bob McDonald

Pale to Mid Lemon. Leesy Funky with a little struck match. Walking the balance between the leaner Grapefruit and fuller stone fruit style. M+ intensity- Good length and depth of flavour. The complete package for a Chardonnay from the Mornington Peninsula. Outstanding QPR for $40. I would happily pay $80 plus for a Chardonnay of this quality.

Pale to Mid Lemon. Leesy Funky with a little struck match. Walking the balance between the leaner Grapefruit and fuller stone fruit style. M+ intensity- Good length and depth of flavour. The complete package for a Chardonnay from the Mornington Peninsula. Outstanding QPR for $40. I would happily pay $80 plus for a Chardonnay of this quality.

Oct 2nd, 2017
Scott Rowe

SILVER
Always impressed.

SILVER
Always impressed.

Sep 29th, 2017
Scott Rowe

I've been tasting this wine since 2015 and it just gets better and better and better every year of age.

I've been tasting this wine since 2015 and it just gets better and better and better every year of age.

Mar 28th, 2017
Scott Rowe

Great Chardonnay.

Great Chardonnay.

Feb 25th, 2016
Joel Pennington #❤️🐢🍷

Owner/Winemaker Slow Turtle Vineyard

8.8

Nice and clean Chard.

Nice and clean Chard.

Aug 1st, 2015
Robbie Ward

Developing beautifully. Smoky and rich on opening, but this is high acid, elegant Chard of top quality. Great length to it.

Developing beautifully. Smoky and rich on opening, but this is high acid, elegant Chard of top quality. Great length to it.

Jun 11th, 2015