Murphy Vineyards, Chardonnay, 2024
Murphy Vineyards, Chardonnay, 2024
- 75cl
- 13.5%
- White Still
- Chardonnay
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Optimal drinking window: 2026 - 2028
Murphy Vineyards' Chardonnay is the unoaked kind — no barrel influence, no vanilla overlay, just the fruit speaking clearly for itself.
There's ripe peach and a hint of tropical warmth on the nose, while the palate is fresh and direct, carried by juicy acidity that keeps everything lively. The finish lingers longer than you might expect from a wine this breezy, which is a genuine point in its favour.
This is a wine built for immediacy, not patience. The bright fruit and fresh acidity that define it are at their most vibrant right now, in 2026. By 2028 it will still be perfectly pleasant, but the tropical lift and the acidity may soften.
Tasting Notes
AppearancePale straw with a light green tint and good clarity.
NoseFresh and fruit-forward, with ripe peach and a tropical lift — think mango and white nectarine rather than anything heavy or overripe. Clean and inviting without any oak to complicate things.
PalateLight to medium-bodied with a soft, round entry that quickly gives way to brighter, juicy acidity. The peach character carries through from the nose, and there's enough freshness to keep you reaching for another sip.
FinishPleasantly persistent for its weight, clean and fruit-driven to the end.
Overall impressionA no-nonsense, genuinely refreshing unoaked Chardonnay that delivers exactly what it promises.
We think this wine would go well with
Serve well chilled, around 8-10°C, to make the most of its freshness and acidity. No need to decant — just open and pour. A standard white wine glass works perfectly here; nothing too large, as you want to keep the wine cool in hand.
The 2024 vintage in New South Wales unfolded under conditions that kept growers on their toes from the outset. A wetter-than-average growing season brought some disease pressure in the Hunter Valley and other coastal-influenced zones, demanding careful canopy management and selective harvesting. Those who read the season well and picked at the right moment were rewarded; those who hesitated less so. It was, in short, a vintage that separated the attentive from the complacent.
The resulting wines from the Hunter lean toward freshness and restraint rather than weight, which for Sémillon in particular is no bad thing — the best examples have that razor-sharp acidity that makes the variety so compelling at the table, and the structure to develop meaningfully over time. Shiraz shows good depth without the jammy excess that warmer years can produce. Most reds are drinking well now with a little air, though the better Sémillons are worth sitting on until 2027 and beyond, where they will genuinely repay the patience.
FAQs
What does this wine taste like?
Fresh peach and tropical fruit on the nose, with a soft, juicy palate and lively acidity. There's no oak influence at all, so it's clean and direct — all about the fruit.
When should I drink it?
Now. This is a wine for immediate enjoyment. We'd aim to finish any bottles by 2028 at the latest.
What food works well with it?
Think light and fresh: grilled fish, seafood pasta, a simple chicken salad, or soft cheeses. It's also perfectly happy on its own as a pre-dinner glass.
How should I serve it?
Well chilled, at around 8-10°C. No need to decant — just open and pour straight into a standard white wine glass.
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