The 2025 Quealy Musk Creek Chardonnay is a refined cool-climate Chardonnay from the Mornington Peninsula, crafted by Quealy Winemakers from the estate’s Musk Creek Vineyard. Planted on the region’s distinctive sandy loam and clay soils, the vineyard benefits from cooling maritime influences that produce fruit with exceptional purity and natural acidity. Wild fermentation and maturation in French oak with extended lees ageing create a beautifully textured wine that balances richness with freshness and precision.
The nose reveals aromas of white peach, lemon curd and ripe nectarine layered with grapefruit zest, roasted hazelnut and subtle flinty notes. The palate is finely textured, with vibrant stone fruit and citrus flavours supported by bright acidity and a chalky mineral backbone. Elegant and beautifully balanced, it finishes long with creamy lees complexity, refreshing saline notes and impressive finesse.
Ben’s Recommendation:
A superb Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay that offers both immediate appeal and excellent cellaring potential. Its vibrant fruit, mineral precision and subtle oak make it an outstanding match for grilled lobster, seared scallops, roast chicken, creamy mushroom risotto and mature soft cheeses. Enjoy now through 2034 as it develops greater complexity, nutty richness and classic cool-climate character.
