Australian Chardonnay has evolved significantly over the years. From the heavily oaked versions of the 1990s to the excessively lean models of the mid-2000s, its style has now settled into a balance of subtle intensity and lush fruitiness, with clear distinctions emerging from different regions.
Although comparisons to Burgundy’s finest have often been promoted by local Australian media, there’s an inherent quality in Australian Chardonnay that is uniquely characteristic of its origin.