The Paringa Estate Chardonnay is a complex, medium-to-full-bodied cool-climate white wine from the maritime slopes of the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Produced by founder Lindsay McCall, this flagship estate release represents a powerful masterclass in regional definition, marrying rich fruit depth with striking mineral longevity.
- Aromas: Highly complex and punchy with white peach, grilled citrus, lemon blossom, and strong, savory notes of smoky struck-match flint and roasted cashew.
- Palate: Fleshy, broad, and intense with concentrated nectarine and grapefruit pith flavors, balanced by a precise line of coastal acidity and a long, structural finish.
- Style: A premium, powerhouse Mornington Chardonnay that seamlessly layers wild, funky solids complexity over an intense core of cool-climate fruit power.
- Winemaking: Handpicked estate fruit is whole-bunch pressed and wild-fermented on solids in French oak barrels (around 30% new), followed by full malolactic fermentation and regular lees stirring.
- Cellaring: While offering immediate luxury and incredible palate weight on release, its deep core ensures it will cellar and evolve spectacular over 5 to 10 years.
- Food Pairing: Sensational with richer premium dishes like butter-poached lobster tails, pan-seared scallops, roast pork belly, or creamy truffle risottos.
This is a phenomenal, top-tier Chardonnay that strikes the perfect balance between pure luxury and crisp precision. It gives you all that comforting hazelnut and rich peach flavor you want, but stays brilliantly lively thanks to its vibrant maritime acidity. It's an absolute showstopper to pour for any special occasion.
Paringa Estate
Founded in 1984 by Lindsay McCall, Paringa Estate is one of the Mornington Peninsula's most iconic wineries. Quickly gaining recognition for complex, expressive Pinot Noir and Shiraz, the estate was named Best Winery in Australia by the James Halliday Wine Companion in 2007.
Today, Lindsay's son Jamie McCall continues the family legacy, crafting wines that reflect both the character of the region and a long-standing commitment to quality.
