TASTING NOTES FOR Oakridge 864 Drive Block, Funder & Diamond Vineyard Chardonnay Yarra Valley Victoria 2019

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with a bright, youthful glow. Crystal clear with a refined, elegant hue.

👃 Aromas
Intensely complex and layered, showing white nectarine, grapefruit and lemon zest.
Subtle notes of flint, struck match, toasted nuts and gentle oak weave through, alongside hints of white flowers and mineral lift.

👅 Palate
Powerful yet precise, delivering concentrated stone fruit—white peach, nectarine and citrus—supported by a tight acid line.
A hallmark of the 864 style, the palate shows both richness and restraint, with crystalline purity and depth building through the mid-palate.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and finely structured, with a chalky, mineral texture and beautifully integrated oak.
The finish is long, layered and persistent, with citrus, flint and subtle nutty complexity lingering for an extended length.

🍇 Overall Style
A benchmark Yarra Valley Chardonnay—powerful, precise and terroir-driven.
Combines intensity with finesse, showing both immediate impact and exceptional ageing potential, typical of this iconic single-block release.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with lobster, scallops, roast chicken or creamy seafood dishes. Also exceptional with richer dishes like pork belly or truffle-infused meals.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A serious, collector-level Chardonnay—this is Australian Chardonnay at its elite best.
Perfect for premium mixed dozens where you want to showcase world-class pedigree—or a standout straight dozen for serious Chardonnay lovers and cellaring.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷