$17.99
Currently unavailableSold at Dynasty Fine Wines, 1463 Malvern Rd, Glen Iris VIC 3146. Stock is counted nightly, so the shelf is sometimes ahead of this page.
About Smiths Lane North East Victoria Chardonnay
This North East Victoria Chardonnay opens with an inviting bouquet of white peach, ripe nectarine, and toasted brioche, underpinned by a subtle thread of vanilla oak and fresh cream. On the palate, it delivers a beautifully balanced expression of stone fruit richness with a lively citrus backbone — think grilled lemon and golden apple — framed by gentle French oak influence that adds texture without overwhelming the fruit. The wine shows the hallmark of the cool-influenced North East Victorian highlands, where warm days and cold nights preserve natural acidity and aromatic lift. A restrained use of malolactic fermentation lends a silky, creamy mid-palate weight that integrates seamlessly with the fruit. The finish is long, clean, and mineral-edged, with lingering notes of toasted almond and white blossom.
Medium BodydryServe 10–13°C
- elegant
- balanced
- creamy
- fruit-forward
- mineral
- refined
Sommelier's Notes
AI-curated tasting insights
Flavour Profile
Primary
- white peach
- nectarine
- golden apple
- grilled lemon
- honeysuckle
Secondary
- toasted brioche
- vanilla oak
- fresh cream
- toasted almond
Finish
The finish is long and elegantly mineral, with a lingering warmth of toasted almond and white blossom that fades gracefully.
Food Pairings
- pan-seared barramundi with lemon butter sauce
- roast chicken with tarragon cream
- king prawn linguine
- soft-ripened brie and camembert
- mushroom and gruyère tart
- grilled corn and avocado salad
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