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 The wine was originally made from a blend of local grapes, but it grew in popularity in the 16th and 17th centuries thanks to the patronage of French aristocrats.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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Jacobs Creek Barossa Signature Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Jacobs Creek Barossa Signature Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle An approachable, modern, full-flavoured Chardonnay showcasing the classic regional characteristics of the Barossa.
Zonzo Estate 2021 Yarra Valley Chardonnay (750mL) -30%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Poached pear, juicy lime, nutty & biscuity Varietal Chardonnay Style Rich & hearty Our Notes Elegantly classical Chardonnay, finishing dry - you can see how a restaurant-winery-wedding venue like Zonzo Estate would need something like this up their sleeve. Soft apple & peach, intriguingly citric acidity. Should age well if you can resist opening it. Winemakers Comments A classic Yarra Valley chardonnay! A complex, elegant Chardonnay with plenty of depth. Aromas of lemon, lime, pear and nutty notes.  A perfect match for a home cooked roast chicken with the...
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Weight: 1.600 kg
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...
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.
Taylors Estate Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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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.
Taylors Estate Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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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.
Taylors Estate Pinot Noir Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 12.5% abv A premium bottle fermented style crafted from the classic varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this wine displays clean, vivacious citrus flavours with an underlying creamy character and a delicate mousse - all hallmarks of fine sparkling wine.
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Buttery Chardonnay (750mL) -13%
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Weight: 1.600 kg
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
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.
Wynns Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Wynns Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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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.
Red Hill Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Red Hill Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Pepperjack Adelaide Hills Padthaway Chardonnay (750mL) -12%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate White peach, almond, rich full mouthfeel Varietal Chardonnay Style Modern & complex From The Winemaker Traditional winemaking techniques and an eye to modern styles allow us to create wines that are synonymous with the regions they are from. Rich, honest wines that showcase the regions in their most natural light. Pepperjack Chardonnay is a modern style with aromas of white peach and grapefruit with subtle nutty oak. The palate is balanced with ripe stone fruits with a slatey acidity which gives length and complexity to the finish....
Yering Station Little Yering Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Yering Station Little Yering Chardonnay 750ML ABV :12.6% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Chardonnay (750mL) -8%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Buttery & textural, melon & lemon curd Varietal Chardonnay Style Full & rich  From The Winery: Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Chardonnay has a luscious golden colour and silky, creamy textural layers of complexity giving greater depth of flavour. Finishing the Chardonnay in aged whisky barrels creates a truly full-bodied white wine experience perfect for savouring on its own or enjoyed over dinner
Devils Lair Hidden Cave Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Devils Lair Hidden Cave Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Alkoomi 2021 Chardonnay -25%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Bright, fruit-forward, nutty & creamy Varietal Chardonnay Style Mouthwatering & multifaceted From The Winemaker pink grapefruit zest + fresh ginger + cinnamon + slight struck match rockmelon + nectarine +  savoury + nutty +  fruit intensity + creamy texture.  bright + lingering acid estate grown fruit + early morning harvest + oak ferment + 8 months + french oak + lees maturation + careful blending.  About the Winery Alkoomi are Western Australia's largest family-owned winemaking operation and operate out of the Frankland River, remote even by...
Taylors Jaraman Chardonnay (750mL) -11%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Citrus, white peach and nectarine Varietal Chardonnay Style Complex yet elegant Our Notes Is this Australia's (or the world's) best Chardonnay? Taylor's Jaraman Chardonnay recently won gold at the  MUNDUS VINI Grand International Wine Awards, the most prestigious global wine award. An outstanding valued wine. Winemakers Comments An unusual fusion of Adelaide Hills & Clare Valley resulting in an intensely flavoured, complex yet elegant wine with distinct citrus, white peach & nectarine characters along with a subtle flinty note. It has intense...
Devil's Corner Chardonnay (750mL) -11%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Peach, stonefruit and rockmelon, lemon acidity Varietal Chardonnay Style Crisp clean cool-climate chardy  From The Winemaker The wine is bright, pale straw in colour with green tinges. On the palate it is fresh, youthful and appealing with zesty melon aromas alongside some riper yellow peach. The overall impressions provided by this wine are crisp, clean and refreshing.  There are zingy citrus flavours of lemon and grapefruit, with some subtle creaminess and complexity, with a zesty tight finish.
Grant Burge Summers Eden Valley Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Grant Burge Summers Eden Valley Chardonnay 750ML ABV :12% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Taylors Taylor Made Chardonnay (750mL) -7%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate White peach, bready, creamy Varietal Chardonnay Style Delicate & creamy Winemakers Comments This is a wine with great delicacy showcasing white stone-fruit flavours along with attractive subtle brioche character. The barrel fermentation brings a delightful creaminess to the mid-palate. Overall, the wine is beautifully balanced with well integrated oak acting in support of the fruit and the tight acidity ensuring freshness. The length is superb and the wine finishes with enjoyable persistence. About the Winery The Taylor family's long-standing association...
Oakridge Over The Shoulder Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Oakridge Over The Shoulder Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Tarrawarra Estate Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Tarrawarra Estate Chardonnay 750ML ABV :12.8% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Petaluma White Label Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Petaluma White Label Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate White-floral aroma, apple & pear, honeysuckle, lemon curd Varietal Chardonnay Style Balanced & pure Our Notes This Yarra Valley chardy is pleasantly mineral and low-key, with cut red apple and pear notes elevated by a tart lemon-curd acidity. Handpicked ruit from the various subregions of the Yarra combine here to give a full picture of the region's terroir. Even Chardonnay skeptics might be into this one! Winemakers Comments In Dreams Chardonnay is all about balance and purity of fruit. We carefully select grapes from vineyards in Woori Yallock and Yarra...
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Character: This wine has a very fresh and fruity nose. With a good attack on the fruits(mainly lemon and grapefruit), it has a good acidity balance. It is ready drinking but It also can be kept up to 5 years. Tasting advice: It is best drunk fresh (8-10°C or 50°F), with seafood, fish and chicken. Roncier "blanc de blancs" is also perfect as an aperitif with friends.
Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Quartier Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Quartier Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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Weight: 8.000 kg
2021 Vintage, the wine shows some lovely integrated flavours of peach and melons with the silky oak tannins. The palate is fresh and lingering and will compliment chicken, pork and salad dishes. Grapes grown in the Hunter region. These Chardonnay grapes were grown using sustainable organic practices. The harvest produced quite small berries which resulted in very intense flavours. About 30% of the wine was matured in oak barrels for up to 4 months and then blended with the balance of the batch. Organic and vegan friendly.
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Howard Park 2022 Flint Rock Chardonnay
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate White peach, sea breeze, cut apple Varietal Chardonnay Style Gorgeously grounded Our Notes Full but nuanced Chardonnay from Western Australia’s Howard Park, specifically from their terroir-focused Flint Rock range from the Great Southern’s mountain regions. Some time on lees and French Oak fermentation give a classic butteriness that balances the wine’s zippy acidity and mineral character. From the Winemaker Subtle oak, white peach and lime blossom intermingle with saline notes, reflecting the wine’s Great Southern origins. Pink Lady apple, grapefruit and...
Coombe Farm Yarra Valley Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Coombe Farm Yarra Valley Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Mandala Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Mandala Chardonnay 750ML ABV :12.6% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Yering Village Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Yering Village Chardonnay 750ML ABV :12.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Xanadu Djl Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Xanadu Djl Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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.
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.
Paringa Pe Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Paringa Pe Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Indigo Beechworth Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Indigo Beechworth Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13.6% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Coldstream Hill Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Coldstream Hill Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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.
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.
Vasse Felix Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Vasse Felix Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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.
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.
St Hugo Eden Valley Chardonnay (750mL) -12%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Lemon, pecan, pastry and citrus Varietal Chardonnay Style Crisp, balanced and complex Winemakers Comments A modern Australian Chardonnay of outstanding character, showcasing premium Eden Valley fruit. While drinking beautifully now, with careful cellaring this Chardonnay will develop further for up to 10 years. Selected parcels of premium Eden Valley fruit were picked at optimum flavour development while still retaining excellent acidity. Fermentation was in 500 litre puncheons, 56% of which were new and the balance all 1 to 2 years old. Refreshing acidity was...
Jones Road Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Jones Road Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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Weight: 11.000 kg
2021 Vintage, organic grapes grown in the Hunter region. Heroes citrus and stone fruit, soft brioche notes and a creamy mouthfeel. Complete with French museler, champagne style cork. Vegan friendly.
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Minimum quantity for "Macquariedale Blanc de Blanc Sparkling Chardonnay Organic" is 6.

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