Leheny Gibson Chardonnay

You already know and love Lorraine Leheny and Warren Gibson from such labels as Bilancia and Trinity Hill. But did you know that this dynamic wine duo also makes an Australian Chardy? As if two award-winning wine brands weren't enough for them...If you haven't had this elegant drop of sunshine (think sunny, but crisp, fresh Autumn skies), then get a move on and grab a bottle. But if you're sharing, make sure it's with someone you really like.

Lorraine and Warren first met at winemaking school in Oz (Lorraine’s roots are in Victoria), and if you know their other work in Hawke’s Bay, you’ll know that they both share a passion for Chardonnay. So it’s really not surprising that they would also make a stunning Chardy from the cool-climes of the Upper Yarra. This wine is a collaborative effort between Lorraine, Warren and friends back across the ditch who grow Chardonnay fruit worthy of their attention and effort. Keep this in the cellar for 10 years if you can be bothered, or drink it tonight with a pan seared flounder with seaweed-butter sauce and capers. Too fancy? She’ll be ‘right with Sunday fish n’ chips on the beach (with a good squeeze of lemon)!

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About This Wine

Country
AU
Region
Victoria
Appellation
Yarra Valley
Type
White
Varietal
Chardonnay
Soils
Gray clay soils
Closure
Screw Cap
Alcohol
13%
Pairing
Pan seared flounder with a seaweed burre blanc and capers, whitebait fritters...or Sunday fish n' chips (all with a good squeeze of lemon)

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Chardonnay

In my opinion, Chardonnay is the King of white grapes. The main variety in the production of white Burgundy and where it first gained a following. It is thought to originate in a village by the same name in the Maconnais. However, its versatility and ability to grow in many different climates and soils combined…