The 2009 Chardonnay gives pronounced aromas of ripe apricots, honeydew melon, cedar, buttered toast and a hint of honeycomb. The light to medium bodied palate has very crisp acidity, concentrated stone and tropical fruit flavors and a very long, slightly cedary finish. It needs time for the oak to marry and should drink best 2012 to 2016+. Dalwhinnie does not have a USA importer but exports to Canada, Russia, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore.

The 2007 Moonambel Chardonnay is the first year under screw cap for this wine. This vintage has an incredibly intense nose beginning with pineapple paste, guava and ginger leading into struck matchstick and fresh oats with hints of fennel and coriander seed. The palate is very crisp with good concentration and a long finish. A little tight but approachable now, it should give pleasure through 2018. Dalwhinnie does not have a US importer but exports to Canada, Russia, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore.

Poor flowering in 2006 and a temperate year equaled a stunning 2006 Moonambel Chardonnay. The nose gives a great intensity of citrus aromas, grapefruit, green mango and orange peel, with supporting notes of oatmeal cookies and honeyed toast. Very tight, crisp and fine on the palate, the alcohol is just a shade over 13%, yet there’s a wonderful silky texture with a creamy character that perfectly complements the citrus zest. The finish is long with a suggestion of chalkiness. This makes a superb glass now but should develop evolved nutty notes over the next 3 to 5 years and keep through 2018+. Dalwhinnie does not have a US importer but exports to Canada, Russia, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore.