Just like its Shiraz sibling, this is an incredible wine for the money. The famous Australian wine critic, James Halliday describes it as ‘risk-free’ wine and we can certainly see what he means. The Benchmark wines from Grant Burge are designed to over-deliver, they are fruit-driven wines with good balance, which can be enjoyed without years of cellaring.
This 2019 Chardonnay is exotic on the nose with tropical fruits such as pineapple and mango coming to the fore. The palate is velvety soft with flavours of melon and peach accompanied by a rich well-rounded finish that continues long after tasting.