Textural, generous and beautifully balanced. Fresh citrus and stone fruit with subtle creamy lees notes and a light hint of toasty oak from barrel maturation. Bright, fruit-driven and refreshing. From Handpicked Wines. Minimal intervention, nothing hidden. Pairs beautifully with Grilled fish, chicken or pasta with cream sauces.
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Description
Handpicked Wines has built a reputation for producing wines that genuinely express the character of the regions and vineyards they come from. The Regional Selection range captures the signature style of each region, and in the Yarra Valley, that means a Chardonnay of brightness, precision and understated elegance.
The Yarra Valley is widely recognised as one of Australia's premier cool-climate wine regions, located in the rolling hills east of Melbourne at elevations ranging from approximately 50 to over 400 metres. The region's cool summers, low humidity and long autumn ripening windows are ideal for producing Chardonnay with high natural acidity, vibrant fruit character and genuine cellaring potential. In comparison to warmer regions, Yarra Valley Chardonnay tends toward refinement and freshness over richness.
For this wine, hand-harvested fruit is whole-bunch pressed and settled in tank before fermentation part in stainless steel to retain fresh fruit flavours, part in barrel for added complexity. Partial malolactic fermentation rounds the acidity slightly while maintaining the wine's characteristic crispness. The result is a Chardonnay that shows why the Yarra Valley consistently punches above its weight when it comes to white wine production.
Tasting Notes
Year: 2024
Colour: Pale to medium straw with bright, clear colour.
Nose: Fresh citrus and stone fruit with subtle creamy lees notes and a light hint of toasty oak from barrel maturation. Clean and inviting.
Palate: Bright, fruit-driven and refreshing. Crisp citrus and stone fruit flavours are framed by lively acidity and a soft, creamy texture from partial barrel fermentation. Clean, medium-length finish with good acid line.
Details
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
Volume: 750mL
Alcohol: 13.2%
Food match: Grilled fish, chicken, pasta with cream sauces, soft cheeses
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 50 reviews.
I love its cripsness plus i dont get ab anti histamine reaction..been the High & Dry Tamberlaine Curvee for 5 years. Thank you for stocking it as its hard to ger in liqour shops. Dymphna
These glasses bring a lightweight, sophisticated touch to any dining experience. We received them as a gift and have been absolutely delighted—so much so that we wouldn’t choose anything else now. They’ve truly elevated our table setting.
We absolutely love this wine! After one run through the decanter, it becomes a beautifully smooth red. We also purchased the decanter from The Wine Traveller and couldn’t be happier. Quick dispatch and delivery. The organic reds taste incredibly fresh and clean—no chemical aftertaste at all and no hangover. We're hooked. Thanks, Greg!
I was at first hesitant about a sparkling wine in a screw cap bottle but was very pleasantly surprised by both the quality of the wine and the cap. The screw cap does a better job of keeping the bubbles fresh than any champagne stopper I have ever used.
This wine is our favourite drop for those everyday bubbles where you don't want to open an expensive French champagne like Verve or Taittinger (she who must be obeyed favourites).
It’s good enough to drink as a non alcoholic alternative to champagne and the little bottles are perfect - big enough to share or to drink the whole lot yourself!
I’ve had to give up my French champagne for health reasons and so I’ve tested many sparkling ‘wines’. I first sampled this at the famous Lakehouse Daylesford and have never looked back. It looks like champagne and is the closest thing you’ll get without the alcohol and the French touch. Give it a go!
It made me sad when my doctor said to give up alcohol. I love my bubbles. At a lunch at the Lakehouse I saw this non- alcoholic sparkling and gave it a go. Game changer. Looked the same and was very well received by my palate! The best part no adverse reactions and no hangover. So…..I had to buy some for those special celebrations when I didn’t want to feel left out. A little on the expensive side but worth it.
We are normally Shiraz drinkers, but I would describe this Grenache as a warmer-climate Pinot Noir with more body, making it incredibly approachable, food-friendly, and a fantastic alternative to heavier reds.
It is a highly aromatic, medium-bodied red wine with flavours reminiscent of red cherry, raspberry, and strawberry. Very nice indeed.
We were amazed how quickly you managed to package our order and get it Aus Post. Unfortunately, Aus Post are a business that do not care about quality and it took 2 weeks to get it to us. This is not out of the ordinary and I feel Aus Post are hurting businesses and this might impact on whether we decide to purchase from you guys again. However, you guys were great!
I tasted this wine at Marmelo restaurant in Melbourne. I loved it. I have been systematically tasting zero alcohol sparkling wines for some months and this was the best one I had ever tasted. I ordered 6 bottles, and everyone I share it with is VERY impressed.
My son bought this prosecco at the Sutherland Saturday markets, and we all agree it's the best prosecco we've had. I re-ordered directly through The Wine Traveller as they weren't there a couple of weeks ago, and delivery was super-fast plus 10% off my first order! Very happy, and will be purchasing again once we get through the latest box.