2021 Katherine's Paddock Chardonnay
Family Paddock
Regular price
$140.00
per bottle
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Awarded Double Gold at CWSA 2025. 96 points by Halliday Wine Companion
96 Points
Haliday Wine Companion
Single Block
From our Katherine's Paddock
Gold Menu
London Wine Show
Limited Release
Small-production wine
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Description
Wine Making
Hand-picked at progressive ripening within the three blocks. Grapes were hand-sorted and whole-bunch pressed to tank and settled overnight. A portion were lightly crushed as intact whole bunches en route to press.
No pressings cuts made and grapes were given a considerable squeeze for phenolic inclusion. Minimal SO2 or dry ice protection, only at end of pressing. Cloudy juice racked to barrel with light solids for 100% barrel fermentation utilising natural and cultured yeasts.
Aged on lees in barrel with selective stirring on leaner barrels. A portion of barrels underwent 100% malolactic fermentation.
Winemaker’s Notes
Our Katherine’s Paddock Chardonnay blend (from our three clonal plantings) combines the richness, drive and classicism of our north-east facing P58 clone withthe fruit-forward fruitiness of east-facing Mendoza and the fine-boned flinty structure with chalky notes of the south-east facing block of Bernard 95 clone.
From a nigh on perfect Yarra Valley vintage, this wine plants a flag for a stylistic reclamation of Chardonnay where body, flavour and palate weight can co-exist with structure, texture and restrained acidity.
2021 Katherine's Paddock Chardonnay
Previous Rankings:
Ranked #2 Winery in Australia
Levantine Hill has been recognised as the #2 winery in Australia in The Real Review’s 2026 Top Wineries of Australia, one of the country’s most respected benchmarks of wine quality.
This recognition reflects the consistency, precision and uncompromising standards found across our entire portfolio.
The wines below are part of that same pursuit of excellence, crafted from our Yarra Valley vineyards and recognised among the finest wines in Australia.
“There is pain involved in pursuing perfection... the fastidiousness and relentlessness are never ending.”
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