Scarborough Yellow Label Chardonnay 2022 is a fine Hunter Valley vintage of genuine elegance and textural complexity — sourced from the Gillards Road property and select Hunter Valley vineyards sharing the same deep hillside red/brown terra rossa of limestone parentage. Green and straw hues hint at poached white nectarines and honeyed cashews, balanced with a touch of flint and French oak, and a smooth, river pebble texture carrying notes of honeyed figs, white peaches, and citrus. The finish is long and satisfying, with subtle hints of butterscotch and almonds.
Appearance
Green and straw — the fresh, luminous colour of a Hunter Valley Chardonnay of genuine purity and finesse, with the subtle depth that barrel fermentation and natural malolactic fermentation deliver.
Aroma
Poached white nectarines and honeyed cashews lead an inviting and complex bouquet, balanced with a touch of flint and French oak — the characteristic aromatic profile of a Scarborough Yellow Label Chardonnay from the terra rossa limestone soils of Gillards Road.
Palate
Smooth and textural — reminiscent of river pebbles, with notes of honeyed figs, white peaches, and citrus delivering a palate of genuine depth and refinement. The finish is long and satisfying, with subtle hints of butterscotch and almonds that speak of twelve months in French oak and natural malolactic fermentation.
Pairs With
Pan-roasted barramundi, grilled lobster, roast chicken with cream sauce, and soft-rind cheeses. A Hunter Valley Chardonnay of this texture and length belongs at a table that appreciates wines of genuine complexity and regional character.
