The 2025 Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Chardonnay is a beautifully expressive cool-climate Chardonnay that captures the diversity of the Mornington Peninsula through fruit sourced from multiple estate-managed vineyards. Handpicked and whole-bunch pressed, the juice is wild fermented in French oak barriques and puncheons, with just 10% new oak and five months on lees to build texture while preserving freshness and vineyard character. The nose is vibrant and inviting, revealing aromas of bright citrus, white nectarine and grapefruit layered with delicate floral notes, subtle biscuit crumb and a touch of flinty minerality.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a creamy, finely textured mouthfeel balanced by lively natural acidity and impressive precision. Flavours of lemon curd, white peach and key lime are complemented by gentle oak spice, savoury complexity and a saline mineral edge that carries through to a long, refined finish. Elegant yet approachable, this is a classic Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay with excellent balance, purity and the potential to develop beautifully over the coming years.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2025 Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Chardonnay is a superb cool-climate Chardonnay that combines freshness, texture and understated elegance. Pair it with grilled snapper, roast chicken, creamy pasta, lobster, mushroom risotto or mature Gruyère. Enjoy now through 2033+, or purchase this 12-bottle case to enjoy over time as the wine develops further in bottle.
