2023 Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, Victoria
Rich and layered with lime, fig, and caramel, beautiful with creamy pasta or lobster
Complex and expressive with layers of peach, nectarine, and citrus complemented by subtle oak spice and a hint of savoury reduction. The palate is powerful yet poised, with textural depth, vibrant acidity, and a long, mineral-driven finish.
A wet spring and early summer required careful vineyard management to manage disease pressure. Hot, dry conditions in February and March supported ripening, with a steady flow of fruit keeping both vineyard and winery teams busy. Strong fruit set led to a return to normal yields across the property.
Hand-picked from mature P58 clone vines planted in the late 1980s, this Chardonnay was barrel fermented and aged for eight months in French oak (20% new, the remainder seasoned). The wine shows a bright green-gold hue and opens with savoury aromas of stone fruit, subtle matchstick, and a touch of charcuterie. The palate is concentrated, textured, and saline, with a long, satisfying finish that reflects the balance and depth of its site.
Complex and expressive with layers of peach, nectarine, and citrus complemented by subtle oak spice and a hint of savoury reduction. The palate is powerful yet poised, with textural depth, vibrant acidity, and a long, mineral-driven finish.
Grilled lobster or scallops with butter sauce, roast chicken with herbs and lemon, creamy pasta dishes like fettuccine Alfredo, or soft cheeses such as brie or camembert.
Hours
Cellar Door
7 days a week
10am – 5pm
Restaurant
Open Friday – Monday
Open for Lunch
12pm – 5pm (last booking at 3pm)
Open for Dinner
Friday and Saturday nights
5.30pm – 9.30pm (last booking 7.30pm)
More Information
Location
12-14 Spring Lane, Gruyere, Vic, 3770
03 9003 3939
enquiries@hjestate.com.au
The liquor Licence No. 32807369. Victoria | Liquor Control Reform Act 1998:
WARNING – Under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 it is an offence to supply alcohol to a person under the age of 18 years (penalty exceeds $19,000); For a person under the age of 18 years to purchase or receive liquor (Penalty exceeds $800).
Never ceded, the land we farm is Wurundjeri land. Always was, always will be.
Located on the grounds of Helen and Joey Estate
12-14 Spring Lane, Gruyere, Vic, 3770
1800 989 463
re_emreception@hjestate.com.au
