2023 Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Chardonnay

WINEMAKER: Mac Forbes
REGION: Yarra Valley, VIC
VARIETY: Pinot Noir
VITICULTURE: Sustainable

Sitting behind the Waramate hills, this area encompasses both red volcanic and grey loam soils making it slightly more complicated to pinpoint a clear identity of this subregion. The undulating hills provide protection from the drier winds, the rainfall is slightly higher and the perfume, weight and structure appears more dense and effortless, pulling through seamlessly to the back palate.

Initially shy, but incredibly expressive with a little air, pithy citrus dances on the nose. Meyer lemon and orange marmalade bring intensity, freshness and generosity to the palate, with a touch of iodine adding tension through the mid. Structure is firm and tactile, drawing focus all the way to the back palate.

Wine that speaks of place is what Mac Forbes is all about, truly championing Australian terroir. One of the best in the game.