The 2025 Gentle Folk Scary Gully Chardonnay is an elegant Adelaide Hills white showing lemon, green apple and white peach alongside pear, citrus blossom and fine stony mineral notes. Its cool-climate character brings bright natural acidity and a lifted aromatic profile, while subtle savoury and saline nuances add depth without overwhelming the purity of the fruit. The wine has a refined, energetic style with plenty of texture and detail.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied and finely textured, with vibrant acidity supporting layers of citrus, orchard fruit and delicate stone fruit. Lemon and green apple are complemented by white peach and pear, while subtle floral, nutty and savoury notes develop through the mid-palate. A fine mineral streak provides tension and length, giving the wine a focused, precise character. The texture is rounded but energetic, leading to a dry, clean and persistent finish with lingering citrus, saline and stony notes.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for Chardonnay drinkers who enjoy refined cool-climate Australian whites with freshness, texture and mineral detail. It is approachable in its youth but has enough acidity and structure to develop additional savoury and nutty complexity with bottle age. Best enjoyed over the next 5–8 years. Serve lightly chilled with seared scallops, butter-poached marron, roast chicken with tarragon and lemon, grilled trout with brown butter, or mushroom and leek risotto.
