Flinty and flat-out good: white peach, lactose, pear and struck match charging through a palate that's powerful without being heavy, and sensationally long. Top-quality Lenswood chardonnay, 96 points.

"This is seriously good." Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Elanto Chardonnay 2024, from one of Australia's most densely planted vineyards.

“When I wrote the piece on Bicknell’s departure from Oakridge recently, it smashed site-traffic records here. It did for a reason." — Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Bicknell FC Applecross Chardonnay 2025.

"So neat, so wild, so powerful and so refined." Campbell Mattinson's 97-point review of Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay 2024.

"A party in a suit, waiting for the formalities to be over." Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Giant Steps Applejack Chardonnay 2025.

"Pure, liquid gorgeousness." Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Salo Chardonnay 2025, from Steve Flamsteed and Dave Mackintosh.

Mattinson review of Howard Park Allingham Chardonnay 2024.

Mattinson review of Coppabella Chardonnay 2025.

Mattinson review of Coppabella Procella II Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2025.

Mattinson review of Moppity Atrius Chardonnay 2025.

Mattinson review of Moppity Emprise Chardonnay 2024.

Mattinson review of Shadowfax Midhill Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2024.

Mattinson review of Victory Point Chardonnay 2023.

Mattinson review of Flowstone Queen of the Earth Chardonnay 2024.

“Fruit is the champion here, pristine and brilliant.” Mattinson on the 96-point Yarra Yering Carrodus Chardonnay 2024.

Mattinson review of Pierro Chardonnay 2024.

Mattinson review of Singlefile The Vivienne Chardonnay 2023.

Mattinson review of Patrick Sullivan Bull Swamp Chardonnay 2025.

"The vigour. The swagger. The lot." — Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of Bicknell FC Applecross Chardonnay 2024, from Diamond Valley's St Andrews site.

Mattinson review of Gentle Folk Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2025.