2022 Weaver Chardonnay

The 2022 Weaver Chardonnay is a benchmark cool-climate Chardonnay from the historic Lenswood vineyards of the Adelaide Hills, produced by one of Australia’s most respected Chardonnay specialists, Geoff Weaver. Planted in 1982, the Lenswood vineyard is among the oldest in the Adelaide Hills and has built a reputation for producing Chardonnay of exceptional finesse, longevity and site expression. Matured for 12 months in French oak barriques (44% new) with 22% malolactic fermentation, the 2022 vintage delivers outstanding balance between fruit purity, savoury complexity and mineral precision. Geoff Weaver describes it as a wine built to evolve gracefully for a decade or more.

The nose is fresh, fine and beautifully understated, revealing aromas of white peach, nectarine and lemon zest layered with subtle cream, roasted hazelnut and nougat. As the wine opens, hints of grapefruit, almond meal and delicate oak spice emerge, complemented by a refined flinty mineral note. The aromatic profile is elegant and restrained, favouring purity and precision over overt richness. Halliday reviewer Nick Ryan described the wine as showing delicate stone fruit and citrus with a fine seam of grilled nuts and nougat, awarding it 95 points.

On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a silky texture, vibrant natural acidity and impressive concentration. Layers of white peach, citrus and ripe orchard fruits unfold across the palate, supported by subtle lees-derived creaminess and beautifully integrated French oak. The restrained malolactic fermentation provides texture without excessive richness, while the Lenswood fruit contributes remarkable freshness and precision. A fine savoury edge and chalky mineral backbone carry through to a long, elegant and persistent finish marked by notes of lemon peel, roasted cashew and crushed stone. The style is refined, linear and distinctly Adelaide Hills, offering Burgundian finesse with unmistakable Australian clarity.

Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding choice for customers seeking one of Australia's most underrated premium Chardonnays. Compared to richer, more overtly oak-driven Chardonnay styles, Weaver Chardonnay offers greater freshness, mineral precision and elegance while still delivering impressive texture and complexity. It is a wine that consistently rewards patience, with previous vintages demonstrating exceptional ageing ability. Whether you're a fan of fine white Burgundy, premium Adelaide Hills Chardonnay or cool-climate Australian wines, this is a bottle that quietly overdelivers every vintage. Drink now with a short decant or cellar comfortably over the next 10–15 years. Perfect with lobster, scallops, grilled prawns, roast chicken, turbot, creamy seafood pasta or soft-rind cheeses.