Yering Station Little Yering Chardonnay 2025 (Yarra Valley)

Winemaking Notes
The Little Yering Chardonnay 2025 is crafted using clean and modern winemaking techniques that showcase the vibrant fruit character of the Yarra Valley. This exemplary Victorian expression serves as an introduction to the world of Yering Station, demonstrating the winery's commitment to quality across all tiers of production. The fruit is carefully selected from premium Yarra Valley vineyards, with meticulous handling from vineyard to bottle ensuring the preservation of delicate aromatics and fresh citrus character. Fermentation is conducted with precision to maintain the wine's bright, energetic profile, whilst careful lees contact adds luxurious creaminess and textural complexity without overwhelming the pure fruit expression. The result is a Chardonnay that balances zesty freshness with elegant depth, offering concentrated flavours of white nectarine, Meyer lemon, and crisp melon complemented by subtle richness. This modern approach to winemaking allows the terroir to shine through, creating an accessible yet sophisticated wine that reflects Yering Station's nearly two centuries of viticultural heritage.

Vintage Conditions
The 2025 vintage in the Yarra Valley provided excellent conditions for Chardonnay production, allowing the fruit to develop optimal ripeness and aromatic complexity. Favourable growing conditions throughout the season ensured healthy, problem-free fruit with excellent varietal character and natural acidity. The cool-climate influence of the Yarra Valley, combined with ideal ripening periods, allowed the grapes to achieve beautiful balance between fruit intensity and refreshing crispness. This vintage showcases the region's ability to produce Chardonnay with vibrant citrus notes, elegant stone fruit aromatics, and lovely textural complexity. Since the Rathbone family purchased Yering Station in 1996, they have expanded the property into a world-class winery and destination, building upon the legacy established by the pioneering Ryrie brothers in 1838. The 2025 Little Yering Chardonnay continues this proud tradition, demonstrating that Yering Station remains the diamond in the Victorian wine story, producing wines of exceptional quality and consistency that honour both heritage and innovation.