De Bortoli Windy Peak Chardonnay 2024 is a textural, creamy Riverina Chardonnay crafted by winemaker John Coughlan from night-harvested fruit. Forty per cent of the blend is fermented in old French oak barriques and hogsheads, with the entirety of the blend through malolactic fermentation and twelve months on yeast lees. The result is a Chardonnay of genuine flavour, depth, and the temerity to walk lock step with a beef wellington.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Light to medium straw with a bright, clean clarity — the fresh, inviting colour of a Riverina Chardonnay harvested at night for optimal freshness and precision.
Aroma
Complex white peach, grilled nuts, and lifted citrus — the expressive, layered bouquet of a Chardonnay where warm barrel fermentation, extended lees contact, and full malolactic fermentation build flavour and texture without sacrificing aromatic lift.
Palate
Textural, creamy, and buttery, with a fine acid finish that keeps everything fresh and balanced. Full of flavour from twelve months on yeast lees with minimal stirring, with the white peach and grilled nut character carrying through to a long, satisfying close.
Pairs With
A natural partner for beef wellington, roast chicken, grilled fish, lobster, creamy pasta, and soft cheeses — the creamy texture, white peach depth, and fine acid finish make Windy Peak Chardonnay a deeply versatile companion for the finest food at the table.
