Wickhams Road Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2023
2023 was a cool and wet year across much of Victoria, and from the regional wines produced by Wickhams Road, it was clear to us that the Yarra Valley range really excelled above all else. Another example of the quality the winemaking team continue to produce at such an affordable price. Light to medium bodied but with nice ripeness to the stone fruit flavours, there's even a hint of savoury meal character here to balance the youthful mid-palate. Drinkers will yet again love the quality on offer here. - Ches Cook, FWC.
Franco says “This may be the last WR YV Chardonnay as the fruit is almost becoming impossible to source due to phylloxera and lack of replanting.”
Gee, you’d not find many better Chardonnays at the price. It’s tight, all ripe citrus and spice, juicy white peach, some almond meal in the mix too. Bright with a flinty crunch to texture, and a finish of excellent length. Ticks all the boxes. Drink 2023-2026+. 92 Points. Gary Walsh, The Wine Front.