Caldwell Lane Chardonnay named Top 100 Wine
We’re thrilled to share that our 2022 Caldwell Lane Chardonnay has been named in the Halliday Wine Companion Top 100 Wines for 2024.
It was in good company in the Best white wines over $40 category, included alongside Brokenwood, Penfolds, Pooley and Silkman.
This announcement continues a run of success for this polished Chardonnay, with it winning Best Wine of Show at the Orange Wine Show earlier in the year.
Halliday’s Regional NSW reviewer, Shanteh Wale, found it to be “savoury and seamless.”
“This has seen time in 20% new hogsheads and puncheons with the rest varying, up to 5 years of age, in barrel for seven months with occasional stirring. Meyer lemon, pine lime sherbert, talc and crushed chalk. A hint of sparkler flint and raw pinenut. The wine flourishes on the palate with oyster brine salinity and zeal. A savoury pecorino cheese rind and lemon yoghurt creaminess.” – Shanteh Wale
Our Caldwell Lane Chardonnay is available to taste in Cellar Door or purchase online here.
James Halliday’s annual Top 100 was created to showcase some of the finest wines from around the country. Until announcing his retirement earlier this year, James would select the 100 best wines out of hundreds reviewed and rated across the year, the list spanning value categories of red and white wines, alongside Australian sparkling. The tasting process and featured wines provided insights into the year in wine, shining a light on the major trends and key topics across the industry.
