Chardonnay

Chardonnay is a white wine grape variety grown all over the world, but predominantly in the cooler climates of northern and eastern France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Australia. It has a fruity, smooth taste with a slightly sweet aftertaste.


The History of Chardonnay


Chardonnay is one of the oldest white wines in the world, dating back to the 12th century. The wine was originally made from a blend of local grapes, but it grew in popularity in the 16th and 17th centuries thanks to the patronage of French aristocrats. By the 18th century, chardonnay was becoming a popular wine all over Europe. Today, chardonnay is produced all over the world and is considered one of the most popular wine varieties.

Why Drink Chardonnay?

Chardonnay is a versatile white wine that can be enjoyed on its own or with other food. It has a fruity, creamy flavour and a crisp, clean finish. It is a great choice for both breakfast and dinner. Additionally, chardonnay is an affordable wine that can be enjoyed by all.


What Foods Pair Well with Chardonnay?

When it comes to wine, there are so many different types and styles to choose from. Some wine drinkers might prefer a dry white wine, while others might enjoy a sweet or fruity one. Chardonnay is definitely a versatile wine, and it can be enjoyed with a wide range of foods. Here are some food pairings that we think will appeal to chardonnay drinkers:

  • Baked chicken: This pairing is classic and delicious. Chardonnay is a great wine to use when you want something light and airy, and baked chicken is the perfect vessel. The citrusy flavours of the chicken and the crispness of the vegetables will complement the sweetness of the chardonnay perfectly.
  • Shrimp: Shrimp are another perfect food pairing for chardonnay. The delicate flavour of shrimp pairs well with chardonnay’s natural fruity notes, making for an elegant meal. You can also go ahead and add some spices to this meal if you want – shrimp is a great way to get your spice fix without overdoing it.
  • Grilled cheese: Another nostalgic favourite, grilled cheese is always a hit. 


Chardonnay is a versatile wine that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you are looking for a dry white wine to accompany your meal or a fruity dessert wine, chardonnay has something for everyone. Plus, because chardonnay is made from grapes grown in warm climates, it often features flavours and aromas that are well-rounded and complex. So why not give this classic wine a try next time you entertain?

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Morgan's Bay Chardonnay (750mL) -8%
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Aroma & Palate Hints of peach, melon, & vanilla with toasted oak Type Chardonnay Style Satisfying & balanced From the Winemaker Crafted with care, this Chardonnay boasts a medley of ripe tropical fruits and citrus aromas, intertwined with subtle oak notes. On the palate, experience the luscious blend of peach and melon flavours, complemented by hints of vanilla and a touch of toasted oak. With its medium-bodied profile and balanced acidity, this Chardonnay offers a creamy texture and a satisfying finish, making it a perfect companion for creamy pasta dishes, grilled chicken, or...
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Buttery Chardonnay (750mL) -13%
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Aroma & Palate Rich & creamy flavour Type Chardonnay Style Wine FROM THE WINEMAKER Rich and creamy, Robert Mondavi Private Selection Buttery Chardonnay White Wine is named for the decadence imparted by the aged wine's distinct winemaking style. This golden California wine opens with aromas of brown spice, vanilla, and oak. With its lush, concentrated flavours of ripe apple and white peach, this chardonnay wine pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, fettuccine carbonara, grilled salmon and blue cheese, or mango green salad. ABV (%): 13.5 Size:  750ML Country: USA
Chardonnay Lovers Bundle (6 x 750mL) -29%
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Weight: 9.000 kg
If you're an old-school Chardy lover, this is the pack for you. Enjoy six Chardonnays from around Australia and New Zealand at a great price - that'll keep you going! Pack includes: Leogate Estate Lion's Pride Chardonnay McGuigan Black Label Chardonnay Wolf Blass Reserve Collection Chardonnay 19 Crimes Hard Chard Squealing Pig Marlborough Chardonnay Bay of Stones Chardonnay
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Taylors St. Andrews Chardonnay 2021 (750mL) -9%
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Weight: 1.600 kg
Aroma & Palate Peach, nectarine, cashew & French oak Type Chardonnay Style Savoury & complex From the Winemaker This is a medium-bodied, elegant wine with an enjoyable creamy yet still delicate texture to the mid-palate. Flavours of white peach and nectarine stone fruit are evident along with toasted cashew nut notes from quality French oak maturation. Whilst the new oak characters hold court, it is held in check by superb quality fruit characters and subtle minerality. The finish has wonderful persistence and length.
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Aroma & Palate Hints of ripe citrus fruits, melon, vanilla, & oak Type Chardonnay Style Fresh & tropical From the Winemaker From the famed home of cool climate flavour intensity, Oyster Bay Chardonnay is a delightful breath of fresh air and displays a style of its own. Its assertive and refreshing flavours are captured and partnered with subtle oak bringing a delicate texture to the wine. New Zealand produces world-class Chardonnay and Marlborough is at the heart of it all as the country’s premier grape-growing region. Marlborough’s warm days and cool nights create an extended growing...
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Aroma & Palate Rockmelon, pineapple, creamy and rich Varietal Chardonnay Style Soft & smooth From the Winemaker This is a flavoursome Chardonnay with a soft, smooth creamy palate. It has the great sweet tropical fruit and melon flavours of chardonnay with well-integrated vanillin oak.   The flavours integrate nicely in the mouth and result in a lingering clean finish. A versatile wine which makes a great accompaniment to most food, in particular creamy pasta and succulent roast chicken dishes....
Taylors Estate Chardonnay (750mL) -14%
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Weight: 1.600 kg
Aroma & Palate Stone fruit, cashews, white peach, nectarines & citrus zest Type Chardonnay Style Clean & elegant From the Winemaker It has fresh flavours of stone fruit combined with cashews and an underlying toastiness from the barrel fermentation to deliver a mouth-filling, enjoyable wine. It has a clean, elegant palate, a zesty acid backbone and a long, persistent finish. Taylors Estate Chardonnay is known for its approachability, freshness, and well-balanced flavours, making it a popular choice for both casual enjoyment and special occasions.
Coldstream Hills The Hills Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13% abv One of the Yarra Valley's best and most popular Chardonnays. Bright and pure, smells range from grapefruit and nectarine to cashew and nougat, while the palate delivers restrained stone fruit bound by vibrant acidity and a long expansive finish. An elegant and soft chardonnay which is a reflection of the growing conditions in the valley.
Yellow Tail Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13% abv Rich and vibrant, with fresh peach and melon flavours and a hint of vanilla.
Yellow Tail Chardonnay 187mL -10%
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187mL @ 13% abv Rich and vibrant, with fresh peach and melon flavours and a hint of vanilla.
Yellow Tail Pure Bright Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 9.6% abv Refreshing and vibrant, with fresh peach and melon flavours and a hint of vanilla.
Taylors St. Andrews Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13% abv The wine has ripe white peach aromas along with hints of tropical fruit and subtle creamy oak. Enticing sweet spice and savoury cashew nut from the French oak add complexity to the bouquet.The oak regime employed for this wine is 80% new & 20% 1 year old French oak (tight-grained which is air seasoned for 3 years), sourced from Louis Latour, a specialist Burgundian supplier. After 10 months of oak maturation, then minimal fining and filtration, the wine was bottled.
Rawson's Retreat Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13% abv This is a vividly bright wine in colour with pale sun bleached hay and green hues. The creamy vanilla bean and subtle spices come out on the palate as well as yellow peach and honeydew melon while white stone fruits dominate the aromatics. The palate however is dominated with hints of citrus and a full buttery nougat. Subtle integrated spicy/creamy oak and mouth-watering acid completes a generous and textural palate with exceptional length.
Devil's Corner Resolution Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13% abv A bright and complex palate with crisp acidity that provides freshness and excellent persistence of flavour.
Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14% abv Aromatically, the wine draws you in with complex flavours of cashew nut, preserved lemon and nectarine. As the wine opens up, subtle grapefruit and white floral notes reveal themselves. The palate is layered with a bold complexity of ripe fruit flavour and spicy, smoky oak characters. The texture of the wine - a combination of fruit density and lees work - provides a focal point that is balanced by fresh and firm acidity.
Innocent Bystander Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13% abv Innocent Bystander Chardonnay is crisp, fresh and dry. It's bursting with stone fruit and a hit of zingy citrus. Great paired with people.
Hardys VR Chardonnay 1L -10%
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1L @ 13% abv Brilliant and clear with lifted tropical and stone fruit characters of melon, peach and pineapple. Juicy fruit characters of Melon, yellow nectarine and subtle hints of vanillin, fresh acid structure, with medium body.
Houghton Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv Houghton Chardonnay is a full flavoured wine displaying stone fruit and citrus flavours. The palate is long and textured with hints of hazelnut, brioche and vanilla derived from oak maturation.
McGuigan Black Label Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 12.5% abv This is a flavoursome Chardonnay with a soft, smooth creamy palate. It has the great sweet tropical fruit and melon flavours of chardonnay with with well-integrated vanillin oak. The flavours integrate nicely in the mouth and result in a lingering clean finish.
Tempus Two Varietal Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 11% abv Tempus Two Varietal series Chardonnay is designed to add a touch of style to any occasion. Approachable fruit-driven flavours with a structured palate and balanced acidity crafted for everyday drinking. This Chardonnay displays upfront white peach, nectarine and quince characters complemented by elegant, toasty oak influences, finishing with bright lemon acidity.
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750mL @ 13.5% abv Luscious flavours of white peach, citrus and tropical fruit overlaying toasted cashew and creamy nuances from fine French oak.
Yalumba Y Series Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 12.5% abv Pale straw in colour with green hues. Aromas of fresh tropical fruits and spring blossom. The palate is long and creamy, with flavours reminiscent of grapefruit and barbecued green mango. There is spicy lemon myrtle and a savoury edge with flinty notes from the wild fermentation. A refreshing, lip-smacking acidity gives this wine lovely length with a savoury, textural finish.
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14% abv Rich stone fruit flavours with a subtle, integrated oak character. The palate is medium-bodied with a soft, creamy texture and a lingering finish. Generous, yet with finesse and elegance.
Wolf Blass Red Label Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv This delicious Chardonnay displays zesty mango, passionfruit, peach and melon characters balanced with a refreshing, crisp finish. A perfect fit into the Red Label range due to its value for money and easy drinking style.
Hardys Nottage Hill Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv Straw in colour with lifted ripe stone fruit characters of white peach and nectarine on the nose with toasty oak hints adding complexity. A well balanced wine with plenty of stone fruit and lively citrus characters giving great flavour and a pleasant lingering finish. Seamlessly integrated vanillin oak gives complexity, while a tight acid structure provides backbone that enhances flavour depth and length.
Taylors Jaraman Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv An unusual fusion of Clare Valley & Margaret River resulting in an intensely flavoured, complex yet elegant wine with distinct citrus, white peach & nectarine characters along with a subtle flinty note.
St Huberts The Stag Victoria Chardonnay Wine 2017 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv The wine is fresh, light and lively without being lean. Pear and lemon butter follow on from the nose. The wine is vibrant and restrained, with just a feather dusting of spicy oak. The finish is clean cut with lingering citrus notes.Light-bodied and lively without being lean. Pear and lemon blossom follow on from the nose. Vibrant and restrained, with just a feather dusting of oak and a tight finish with lingering citrus notes.
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750mL @ 13.8% abv Nectarine, poached pear and cashew nut flavours balance the soft natural acidity. Subtle spicy oak characters produce an elegant, beautifully balanced and textured Chardonnay.
Taylors Promised Land Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13% abv The tropical fruit flavours of pure chardonnay without the influence of oak. The palate is silky and the finish is clean and refreshing.