The Chardonnay Thread

[qaz]

events:

• SYD - International Chardonnay Challenge
• ADL - Distinguished Chardonnay

• 2017 Dawson & James $40.50 @ Lamont's Cottesloe after 10% off with MEMBER25

2017 Dawson & James Chardonnay | Tasmania

96 points James Halliday From the Meadowbank Vineyard, whole-bunch pressed, fermented in very high quality French barriques (40% new), 50% mlf, which it absolutely needed, 8 months on lees. Every atom of this wine was taken into account in the vinification. It is immaculately balanced, the fruit w

www.lamontscottesloe.com.au

• 2023 Holyman Chardonnay & Pinot Noir $57.60 @ CellarHand in any 6 - or $46.66 with code (pm me)

Holyman's Spring Release

Black Friday

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after 15% off in cart @ Different Drop:

• 2021 Bilancia Kaikora $47.60 - MB96, GW94

https://www.differentdrop.com/products/2021-bilancia-kaikora-chardonnay

• 2018 Domaine Montbourgeau Jura L'Etoile 'Cuvee Speciale’ $85 - MB96

https://www.differentdrop.com/products/2018-domaine-montbourgeau-jura-letoile-cuvee-speciale

https://www.winesquare.com.au/pub/media/catalogue/chasalsep2024.pdf

15% off 12+ selected chardonnay @ WineSquare - after 15% off (pm re referral):

• 2022 A. Rodda Smiths $46.75 - GW95
• 2021 Bilancia Kaikora $48.45 - MB96, GW94
• 2022 Kumeu River Hunting Hill $88.58 - V(RG)96, EL(WA)95+
• 2022 Kumeu River Mate’s $98.42 - EL(WA)96, V(RG)95
• 2021 Kumeu River Maté’s $94.84 - GW97
• 2021 Kumeu River Hunting Hill $86.79 - GW96
• 2021 Neudorf Rosie's Block Moutere $53.69 - MB95
• 2023 Bodega Chacra Mainque $110.50 - GW96

 

[qaz]

• 2023 Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay $32.99 @ Wine Experience - price match @ Cloudwine

Buy Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay | Wine Experience

Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay - Margaret River, Leeuwin Estate, $34.90, **FREE SHIPPING AVAILABLE** The palate is finely woven and lively. The clarity of fruit is highlighted with lime curd, pear and pink grapefruit.

wineexperience.com.au

Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay 2023

Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay offers fresh, crisp flavours perfect for gatherings. Experience premium quality. Buy today.

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20% off Liquor via App (Max $75 off) (Expired), 10% off 6+ Wine Bottles (Flybuys Required, Max $75 off) @ Coles Online

Deal: 20% off Liquor via App (Max $75 off) (Expired), 10% off 6+ Wine Bottles (Flybuys Required, Max $75 off) @ Coles Online, Store: Coles, Code: APP20, Category: Alcohol

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after 30% off + 2.5% Cashrewards:

• Meadowbank Chardonnay $38.99

Buy Meadowbank Chardonnay 750mL 1 Each | Coles

Shop Meadowbank Chardonnay 750mL 1 Each and other great products online or in-store at Coles.

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• Mulline Sutherlands Creek Chardonnay $41.05

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besides above:

• Garagiste Le Stagiaire Chardonnay $23.94

Pardon Our Interruption

• Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay $30.10

Buy Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay 750mL 1 Each | Coles

Shop Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay 750mL 1 Each and other great products online or in-store at Coles.

www.coles.com.au

 

[qaz]

$20 off + free/50% delivery @ Rochford with EASTER20

• 2019 Terre $26.66 in 6pk
• 2023 Estate $14.83 in 12pk

https://rochfordwines.com.au/wine-packs

 

[petethemoskeet]

Rick Kinzbrunner is releasing 4 2023 wines on April 15th from 8am.Get in quick if you want the Chardonnay.

 

[qaz]

Best Chardonnays in Australia - April 2024 Update

Best Chardonnays in Australia - APRIL 2025 Update

 

[Dr Ev]

Serrat, Rockford, Mount Mary, Standish, Wendouree, Mosswood and Giaconda are the mailing lists I subscribe to every vintage in no particular order. And I agree that I need to cut back the purchases as it is more than I can consume in a year, as well as obviously wanting to drink other wines.

Not that it makes any difference being on the Giaconda mailing list, but did you manage to get any this year hwy?
No one I know got any. I missed out too.
The entire stock (not just the Chardonnay) sold out in literally 3-4 minutes.

 

[WrenchHammerMcTool]

Not that it makes any difference being on the Giaconda mailing list, but did you manage to get any this year hwy?
No one I know got any. I missed out too.
The entire stock (not just the Chardonnay) sold out in literally 3-4 minutes.

I got some Chard

 

[Nigel Feather]

I got some Chard

Likewise. Just got the shipping notification as well - expected to arrive Monday.

 

[Dr Ev]

Likewise. Just got the shipping notification as well - expected to arrive Monday.

I haven't tried to order The Giaconda Chardonnay for a few years, but it's the first time I missed out.
Still have a couple of the 2006 left.
Is there some “special list”, or did you guys just get your online order in between 08.00 and 08.04?
I might have to type faster next year!

Makes more sense to get some Meursault instead if It's going at $400-500 a bottle secondary market.
I'm not likely to do that though

 

[WrenchHammerMcTool]

I haven't tried to order The Giaconda Chardonnay for a few years, but it's the first time I missed out.
Still have a couple of the 2006 left.
Is there some “special list”, or did you guys just get your online order in between 08.00 and 08.04?
I might have to type faster next year!

Makes more sense to get some Meursault instead if It's going at $400-500 a bottle secondary market.
I'm not likely to do that though

Nothing special... Used my mobile, not PC. Didn't wait for any email, just went to website at (0728 ACST) and refreshed till list popped up.
Using mobile, address and CC etc. are saved so no typing necessary. Done.

Last yr, I had some in my cart and btn getting of the couch to get my wallet and CC it'd gone...

 

[hwy]

I forgot it was coming out and went for a walk at 7:30am. Got home at 8:30am and saw the email to order.... oh well, 21 and 22 vintages will do for now.

Standish orders are open- get the Schubert and Lamella as my recommendations.

 

[qaz]

Likewise. Just got the shipping notification as well - expected to arrive Monday.

I got some Chard

Not that it makes any difference being on the Giaconda mailing list, but did you manage to get any this year hwy?
No one I know got any. I missed out too.
The entire stock (not just the Chardonnay) sold out in literally 3-4 minutes.

well done

@Nigel Feather how successful have you been previously?

after 30% off + 2.5% Cashrewards:

• Meadowbank Chardonnay $38.99

Buy Meadowbank Chardonnay 750mL 1 Each | Coles

Shop Meadowbank Chardonnay 750mL 1 Each and other great products online or in-store at Coles.

www.coles.com.au

• Mulline Sutherlands Creek Chardonnay $41.05

Buy Mulline Sutherlands Creek Chardonnay 750mL 1 Each | Coles

Shop Mulline Sutherlands Creek Chardonnay 750mL 1 Each and other great products online or in-store at Coles.

www.coles.com.au

besides above:

• Garagiste Le Stagiaire Chardonnay $23.94

Pardon Our Interruption

• Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay $30.10

Buy Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay 750mL 1 Each | Coles

Shop Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay 750mL 1 Each and other great products online or in-store at Coles.

www.coles.com.au

mostly 2023s, a few '22s, one each of '21 and '24:

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• TAS > WA > SA > VIC

 

[Nigel Feather]

well done

@Nigel Feather how successful have you been previously?

I managed to get some last year. I can't say that there was any real trick to it, other than using prefilled data at checkout.

Hopefully a larger yield next vintage will mean an easier buying experience for most. That said, it seems like the hype has gone up a notch in the last few years (understandably so in my opinion).