CHARD FARM JUDGE & JURY CHARDONNAY 2024

Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"The Judge & Jury chardonnay is grown on The Tiger, Viper and Mason Vineyards in the Lowburn and Parkburn regions of the Cromwell basin. A steep slope overlooking the Tiger vineyard in Lowburn produces the same aromatically spicy/floral profiles that we find in the Pinot Noir grown there, as well as similar persistence and very long-lived flavours. The Viper Vineyard in Parkburn grows intensely lemony and weighty Chardonnay, the palate length showing the rich mineral acid and saline notes typical of this vineyard. While the Mason Vineyard provides good fruit weight, texture, and depth of flavour to round out the palate.

A fragrant bouquet of floral citrus blossom and chamomile mingles with crisp green apple, lemon, and a delicate hint of spice. The palate is broad with lovely texture, layered apple and savory nut flavours. A pithy lemon freshness drives the finish bringing appealing energy, poise, and balance. The lingering mineral notes add purity and extended length."

93/100 Dave Brookes, James Halliday's Wine Companion (2024 Vintage)
"Chardonnay sourced from The Tiger, Viper and Masons vineyards in the Cromwell Basin. Pale straw with characters of tight nectarine, peach and lemon fruits, a hint of lantana, honeysuckle, grilled nuts, cinnamon, clover blossom, soft spice and nougat. Textural and slinky with a pithy sheen, ripe stone fruit flavours and an appealing mineral cadence."

91/100 Stephen Wong MW, The Real Review, November 2025 (2024 Vintage)
"Sweet aromas of pear and lemon with gorse flowers and a whiff of smoke. The palate is fresh and bright, centred around primary fruit with a curious sweet floral note which lingers right onto the finish. Approachable now with good acidity, there is some phenolic grip and spice on the end which suggests near-term development potential"