The 2025 Gentle Folk Chardonnay is a refined Adelaide Hills Chardonnay blended from vineyards across Ashton, Scary Gully, Summertown, Basket Range, Charleston, Piccadilly and Lenswood. Grown at elevations of 400–500 metres, it shows ripe apple, stone fruit and citrus alongside subtle spice, saline notes and a fine chalky mineral character.
On the palate, it is generous yet precise, with bright acidity balancing ripe fruit and a gently textured, savoury core. The fruit was 100% whole-cluster pressed before spending nine months in French and Austrian barriques, puncheons and foudre, with 20% new oak, adding depth and restrained spice while maintaining freshness.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for Chardonnay drinkers who enjoy cool-climate whites with generous fruit, fresh acidity and beautifully integrated oak. Enjoy now or cellar over the medium term. Ideal with roast chicken, grilled fish, scallops, creamy pasta, mushroom dishes or semi-hard cheeses.
