TASTING NOTES FOR Quilty & Gransden Chardonnay Australia 2025
🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with a youthful green hue. Bright and clean, reflecting its cool-climate freshness from Orange, NSW.
👃 Aromas
Lifted and inviting, showing ripe peach, citrus and subtle melon.
Creamy notes come through with hints of vanilla and light oak influence, adding softness and appeal.
👅 Palate
Elegant and fresh, delivering flavours of peach, nectarine and citrus.
A gentle touch of vanilla and creaminess rounds out the palate, while maintaining a lively, fruit-driven core.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Light to medium-bodied with a smooth, lightly textured mouthfeel.
The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering stone fruit and a soft creamy edge.
🍇 Overall Style
A modern cool-climate Australian Chardonnay—fresh, balanced and highly approachable.
Leans towards a lighter, fruit-driven style with subtle oak and excellent drinkability.
🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled chicken, seafood, creamy pasta dishes or roast pork. Also excellent as an aperitif or with light salads.
🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously reliable Chardonnay that delivers freshness, softness and great value.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want a versatile, crowd-pleasing white that works across multiple occasions.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷
