Chardonnay 2022

Name: Chardonnay 2022
Brand: Alkimi
SKU: CHARD-22
Price: 45.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

Classic Yarra with my own spin: bright, textural, elegant, balanced.

This is classic Yarra Valley Chardonnay but with my own spin. More texture, more complexity, without losing the brightness that makes Yarra Chardonnay special.

This Chardonnay isn't trying to be Burgundy. It's not trying to be anything but itself:

Wild fermented Hand-picked 13% ABV Light & elegant Only 960 bottles made

Tasting notes

Aromas of white peach, citrus blossom, and a hint of vanilla. The palate is medium-bodied with bright acidity, flavours of stone fruit and a creamy, lingering finish.

Smells like: Stone fruit and citrus with a hint of something toasty in the background

Tastes like: Imagine biting into a ripe white peach with cream poured over it. There's this creamy texture that rounds it all out without feeling heavy.

The finish: Clean and refreshing, but it lingers in a good way

Alcohol: 13.0% ABV
Acidity: Bright, natural
Oak: Integrated, textural rather than flavour-driven
Drink window: 2024-2029

What to eat with it

One of the best things about Chardonnay is how well it pairs with food. The acidity cuts through rich dishes, and the texture holds up to bigger flavours.

Goes really well with:

Roast chicken with lemon and herbs
Creamy pasta (think carbonara, mushroom risotto, or mac and cheese)
Fish and chips (the acidity cuts through the oil perfectly)
Soft cheeses like brie or aged cheddar
Seafood, especially prawns, scallops, or grilled fish

The pairing that surprised me:
Butter chicken. The creaminess of the wine and the spice of the curry work together better than you'd think.

Why these pairings work:
Chardonnay has enough body to stand up to richer foods, but the acidity keeps everything balanced. That's the sweet spot you're looking for in food and wine pairing.

Where you'd drink this

Dinner parties It's a crowd-pleaser that won't clash with whatever your mates bring

Sunday arvo On the deck with some cheese and good company

Takeaway night Pairs surprisingly well with Thai, Chinese, or Indian

Celebrations Fancy enough to feel special, chill enough that you won't stress

Winemakers notes

The nose shows grapefruit, lemon juice, mandarin peel and peaches with cream. The wine also exhibits flinty tones and hints of popcorn and sweet marshmallow from influences of oak.

The palate shows more citrus notes of lemons and grapefruit with dough/fennel tones similar to Taralli (Italian fennel biscuits). The wine gives a generous amount of breadth and roundness across the palate with creamy notes. As the wine begins to close, it leans more into the acid and phenolics which come into the wine to give structure and a little tension to the savoury, moreish finish.

Cellar for up to 10 years from vintage.

Chardonnay 2022

$45.00