TASTING NOTES FOR Merricks Estate Chardonnay Mornington Peninsula Victoria 2025

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with bright golden highlights and brilliant clarity. Fresh and vibrant in the glass, reflecting the elegance of this cool-climate Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay.

👃 Aromas
Lifted aromas of white peach, nectarine and lemon zest are complemented by grapefruit, subtle cashew, delicate vanilla oak and a hint of flinty minerality. Fresh, refined and beautifully balanced.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and finely structured, showcasing flavours of ripe stone fruit, citrus and crisp pear layered with subtle creamy notes and well-integrated French oak. Bright natural acidity provides freshness and precision, creating a harmonious and elegant palate.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and finely textured with a gentle creaminess balanced by vibrant acidity. The finish is long, clean and mineral-driven, leaving lingering notes of citrus, white peach and subtle oak spice.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay that combines fruit purity, finesse and restrained oak influence. Elegant, expressive and highly drinkable, it captures the cool-climate character for which the region is renowned.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled snapper, roast chicken, creamy pasta, lobster, pork loin, mushroom risotto and soft-ripened cheeses.

⭐ BBD Verdict
Merricks Estate Chardonnay is a polished and sophisticated cool-climate Chardonnay, offering purity of fruit, refined texture and outstanding balance. A superb choice for lovers of elegant Australian Chardonnay and an excellent match with fine food.

Cheers Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷