The 2024 Yabby Lake Tasmania Coal River Chardonnay highlights the lauded Mornington Peninsula producer’s expansion into Southern Tasmania’s sub-alpine terroir. Crafted from a single vineyard site near Campania in the Coal River Valley, this release leverages the region’s long, cool growing season and dry conditions to deliver a benchmark cold-climate Chardonnay marked by purity, vibrant fruit concentration, and remarkable structural focus.
The nose leads with delicate floral aromas of citrus blossom complemented by orchard white stone fruits, lime pith, and subtle savoury layers of toasted hazelnut, nougat, and a faint struck-match reduction. On the palate, it displays a tightly wound yet concentrated core of fresh lemon curd and crisp white peach, supported by a rich, chalky texture and fine oak integration. Bright, electric acidity drives a long, precise finish with a distinct saline minerality, making it built for graceful cellar aging or pairing alongside pan-seared scallops, crayfish, or roasted poultry.
