The 2024 Sticks Chardonnay from the renowned Yarra Valley is a prime example of the potential of this region. Its bright golden hue immediately catches the eye, hinting at the richness and complexity that awaits. The nose is greeted with enticing aromas of ripe stone fruits, such as peach and apricot, alongside subtle notes of vanilla and toasted oak. On the palate, the wine continues to impress, with a perfect balance of creamy texture and refreshing acidity. Flavors of tropical fruits, citrus, and a touch of spice dance on the tongue, leading to a long, satisfying finish. This vintage showcases the expertise of Sticks, a respected producer based in Victoria, and is an excellent example of a well-crafted Australian Chardonnay. Enjoy now or cellar for a few years to fully appreciate its potential.
Critic Reviews
92 POINTS
Ray Jordan - Winepilot.com
This is a rather delightful young Chardonnay that is all about some very attractive pure and pristine fruit captured perfectly by understated winemaking. Lovely tangy melon and light stone fruit with zippy acidity to sustain the finish. Great current drinking.
90 POINTS
Sam Kim - Wine Orbit
Elegant and finely expressed, the wine shows apricot, rockmelon, nougat and oatmeal notes, leading to a beautifully rounded palate offering good weight and well-balanced acidity, making it delightfully drinkable. www.sticks.com.au.
90 POINTS
Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front
Yarra Valley chardonnay, hot off the press.
Juicy pear flavours. I’m happy to rattle off other nuances but think juicy pear and you have this wine in a nutshell. It’s dry and apple-like too, with perhaps some citrus and nectarine characters, a spot of nutty cedarwood too. All this wine’s affability is wrapped up in that first press of pear though. It’s good. It’s juicy. It works well.
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Tasting Notes
The 2024 Sticks Chardonnay from the renowned Yarra Valley is a prime example of the potential of this region. Its bright golden hue immediately catches the eye, hinting at the richness and complexity that awaits. The nose is greeted with enticing aromas of ripe stone fruits, such as peach and apricot, alongside subtle notes of vanilla and toasted oak. On the palate, the wine continues to impress, with a perfect balance of creamy texture and refreshing acidity. Flavors of tropical fruits, citrus, and a touch of spice dance on the tongue, leading to a long, satisfying finish. This vintage showcases the expertise of Sticks, a respected producer based in Victoria, and is an excellent example of a well-crafted Australian Chardonnay. Enjoy now or cellar for a few years to fully appreciate its potential.