Mac Forbes Yarra Valley Chardonnay

Origins Australia, Victoria, Yarra Valley
Style Dry white wine
Grapes Chardonnay

 Chardonnay has picked itself up from its lowest ebb to become the buzz word in the industry at the moment.   We might be forgiven for thinking it had died a death, but here's the thing... the top Australian producers, inspired by the great whites of Burgundy have continued to make project chardonnay and refine their methods, so much so, that it is the only country who is competeing with fine Burgundy and delivering at the high end.   Of course the timing is perfect:  with the Euro pushing village Puligny and Chassagne Montrachet up over the £40 mark, suddenly Australia's which range from £15 - £30) and providing the all important dinner party staple.    
     Mac Forbes understands finesse and acidity, as he says, he spends a lot on oak so that you don't taste it.     Sourcing his fruit from vineyards in the cooler sites in the Yarra Valley near Melbourne, he produces wines of real racy style, with texture and finesse.