Hunter valley

2023 Highgate Barrel Selection Chardonnay

A masterclass in everything that makes modern Australian Chardonnay so compelling on the world stage. Crafted by Hunter Valley royalty - and Halliday Winemaker of the Year - Liz Silkman, it offers bountiful ripe stonefruit, Bethonga pineapple, creme anglaise and grilled nuts. What a wine!

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A masterclass in everything that makes modern Australian Chardonnay so compelling on the world stage. Crafted by Hunter Valley royalty - and Halliday Winemaker of the Year - Liz Silkman, it offers bountiful ripe stonefruit, Bethonga pineapple, creme anglaise and grilled nuts. What a wine!

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Tasting Notes

If you want flavour, you've found it. A classic Hunter style, drenched in ripe pear and nectarine, grilled nuts, creme angalise and bethonga pineapple. A real treat, balancing crispness with a rich, round mouthfeel.

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A bottle of 2023 Highgate Barrel Selection Chardonnay 750ml White Wine
A bottle of 2023 Highgate Barrel Selection Chardonnay 750ml White Wine
  • A bottle of 2023 Highgate Barrel Selection Chardonnay 750ml White Wine
  • A bottle of 2023 Highgate Barrel Selection Chardonnay 750ml White Wine
A bottle of 2023 Highgate Barrel Selection Chardonnay 750ml White Wine
A bottle of 2023 Highgate Barrel Selection Chardonnay 750ml White Wine

Tasting Notes

If you want flavour, you've found it. A classic Hunter style, drenched in ripe pear and nectarine, grilled nuts, creme angalise and bethonga pineapple. A real treat, balancing crispness with a rich, round mouthfeel.

Product Highlights

Highgate has a simple formula - find the right region, then the right winemaker.
In years gone by, Highgate planted their flag on the famed Roxburgh vineyard in the Hunter, and for those in the know, it's where the flocks went for their big, bold Chardonnay fix.

For this latest venture - their brand new Barrel Select Chardonnay, they unlocked the real beating heart of the Hunter Valley partnering with Liz Silkman, one of the region’s best known names and the winemaker behind First Creek and her eponymous Silkman range.

This is a richer style Chardonnay with creamy texture, ripe stone fruit, a touch of nuttiness and well-judged oak.

The difference here is the barrel selection. The best barrels were picked out and bottled separately, giving the wine more concentration and depth than your standard rich Chardonnay.

It’s full of flavour, generous without being heavy, and very easy to enjoy now.

If you like Chardonnay with a bit more texture and weight, this is well worth a look.

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews.

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The best of the mixed

"The best of the mixed chardonnays that I ordered. Unfortunately it was sold out when I tried to reorder."

— Rosemary S. (5/5)

A tasty Hunter Chardy

"A new winery and a very enjoyable flavoursome chardy"

— Patsy B. (5/5)

haven't tried it yet.

"haven't tried it yet."

— David W. (5/5)

Highgate Chard

"Loved it, hit the spot !"

— Jan D. (5/5)

Great drip

"Great drip"

— Michael P. (5/5)

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