Media Release, March 2025
Chardonnay remains one of the most versatile and expressive grape varieties in Australia, with winemakers embracing its ability to produce a wide range of styles. From lean and mineral-driven to rich and full-bodied, there is a Chardonnay for every palate. The latest release from De Bortoli Wines, the 2024 Buttery Chardonnay, highlights the richer, more indulgent side of the varietal, a style that continues to be loved by many Australian wine drinkers.
The 2024 Buttery Chardonnay is a celebration of the richness and complexity that make this varietal so iconic. Lush layers of ripe peach, melon, and a subtle hint of butterscotch come together in a smooth, buttery texture that finishes with a fresh, lingering note. Whether enjoyed with food or on its own, this Chardonnay pairs beautifully with roast chicken, seafood, or creamy pasta, making it a versatile choice for any occasion.
"Our goal was to create a Chardonnay that celebrates the richness and texture that many people love, while still feeling fresh and balanced,” says Joel Veenhuizen, Winemaker at De Bortoli Wines. “We carefully selected fruit with expressive stone fruit notes and guided the wine through malolactic fermentation and oak maturation to achieve a beautifully textured and full-bodied wine.”
As the demand for a buttery Chardonnay continues to grow, De Bortoli’s 2024 Buttery Chardonnay offers wine enthusiasts a fresh expression of the beloved style. With its layered complexity and fresh finish, it’s a wine that delivers on flavour and texture, perfect for those who enjoy Chardonnay’s more indulgent side.
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2024
Region: Riverina
Winemaker: Joel Veenhuizen
Vineyard: Fruit classification was based on those vineyards showing flavour expression characteristics of quality. Healthy balanced vineyards profiling fresh stone fruits and a natural acidity were chosen for this wine style.
Tasting Note: Pale straw in colour. Bright peach, melon and butterscotch notes fill the nose, culminating in a fresh and softening finish with complexing buttery oak, looking very soigne.
Winemaking: This wine was fermented cool over a week or two period. With the majority fermented on house select oak. Once fermentation was complete, this wine was matured on fine yeast lees over 8 months to build palate weight & texture. 100% of this blend enjoys malolactic fermentation for length and complexity.
Wine Analysis: Alc/Vol: 13.0%, pH: 3.5, TA: 5.5g/L
Cellaring: Stored well, this wine will last for 4 years.
RRP: $20.00
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Media Contact: Kruti Shetty
kruti_shetty@debortoli.com.au
About De Bortoli
De Bortoli Wines is a family wine company established in 1928, and today is under the custodianship of the third generation, Darren, Leanne, Kevin and Victor De Bortoli. Theirs is a story of a hardworking and innovative family who considered good wine, good food and good friends to be part of everyday life. De Bortoli's philosophy is that great wine begins in the vineyard and should reflect the region where the grapes that made it are grown. For further information: debortoli.com.au.
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