The Paringa Estate Peninsula Chardonnay is a bright, medium-bodied, and highly expressive cool-climate white wine from the maritime slopes of the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Produced by founder Lindsay McCall, this sub-regional release serves as a vibrant, value-packed showcase of the area, seamlessly blending lively regional stone fruits with a beautifully complex, textured core
- Aromas: Pristine and expressive with white peach, grapefruit pith, lemon rind, and flinty struck-match notes.
- Palate: Vibrant and generous with juicy nectarine, citrus flavours, and a fine line of taut natural acidity.
- Style: Contemporary Mornington Chardonnay focusing on great fruit intensity and energetic drive, building texture without feeling heavy.
- Winemaking: Handpicked fruit is whole-bunch pressed, wild-fermented on solids in French oak barrels, and matured on fine lees for nine months.
- Cellaring: Deliciously giving upon release for its primary fruit vibrancy, it will cellar and evolve gracefully over 3 to 5 years.
- Food Pairing: Phenomenal with salt and pepper squid, Vietnamese chicken salad, crispy-skinned barramundi, or lemon-herb roasted chicken.
This is a cracking Peninsula white that hits the sweet spot between creamy barrel weight and zesty, sea-breeze freshness. It cuts back on heavy oak to let the wild, smoky matchstick characters and punchy citrus flavors step right into the spotlight.
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.
