Petaluma White Label Chardonnay 2025 Adelaide Hills delivers vibrant fruit-forward character with delightful citrus and stone fruit tones, featuring dominant grapefruit, melon, and white peach flavours with crisp acidity.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Bright and brilliant with a pale to medium straw hue and subtle green tinges, this Adelaide Hills Chardonnay displays excellent clarity and youthful vibrancy. The wine's pristine appearance reflects the cool-climate origins and careful winemaking that preserves the variety's fresh, fruit-forward character.
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant tones of citrus and stone fruits, featuring pronounced grapefruit and melon aromatics. Fresh and inviting, the bouquet reveals subtle hints of white peach alongside delicate floral notes. A touch of subtle oak integration adds complexity without overwhelming the pristine fruit expression, whilst maintaining the wine's approachable, fruit-forward profile.
Palate
The palate is characterised by dominant grapefruit and melon flavours that mirror the aromatic profile, complemented by subtle hints of white peach. A crisp acidity frame provides excellent structure and freshness, keeping the wine lively and food-friendly. The subtle oak influence adds texture and depth whilst allowing the vibrant fruit to shine through, leading to a clean, refreshing finish with lingering citrus notes.
Pairs With
This versatile Adelaide Hills Chardonnay pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, pan-fried fish, or creamy pasta dishes. Try it with seafood risotto, Caesar salad, or roasted pork tenderloin, where the wine's crisp acidity also complements soft cheeses and Asian-inspired dishes with citrus dressings.
