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

🍷 Appearance
Bright pale gold with brilliant clarity and a refined, youthful glow in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Highly complex and refined, showing white peach, nectarine and grapefruit with layers of struck match, roasted hazelnut and subtle flinty minerality. Delicate oak integration adds elegance without overpowering the fruit. (oakridgewines.com.au)

👅 Palate
Powerful yet beautifully restrained, delivering intense citrus, white peach and stone fruit flavours with exceptional precision and drive. Layers of lemon curd, cashew and mineral complexity build through the palate, supported by vibrant acidity and seamless oak integration. (winecompanion.com.au)

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and finely textured with a creamy mid-palate balanced by precise acidity. The finish is long, focused and mineral-driven, with lingering citrus, flint and subtle savoury oak notes. (oakridgewines.com.au)

🍇 Overall Style
A benchmark Yarra Valley Chardonnay—powerful, elegant and exceptionally detailed. Combines concentration and finesse with Burgundian-style precision, showcasing the superb pedigree of the Funder & Diamond Vineyard. (winecompanion.com.au)

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with lobster, scallops, roast chicken or creamy seafood dishes. Also excellent with fine cheeses and elegant white meat dishes.

BBD Verdict
A seriously impressive Australian Chardonnay—layered, refined and world-class in style. A standout for premium mixed dozens when you want a Chardonnay that delivers precision, complexity and genuine cellar-worthy pedigree.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen