Moorooduc Estate 'McIntyre' Chardonnay 2022
Primary flavours
Mango
Peach
Bread Crust
Nougat
Details
Step on up to the top level of Australian Chardonnay with this absolute masterclass of a wine. Every time you turn your back, another flavour jumps out - nougat, freshly baked bread, a whole basket of stonefruit and then an impossible balance between rich, creamy oak and winemaking notes but without losing a tangy tightness. Wow.
The Mornington Peninsula blossomed as a wine region in the 1970s, along with other well-known Aussie wine regions like Margaret River and the Yarra Valley. The region straddles Port Phillip Bay and the Bass Straight, so its maritime climate is perfectly suited to growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and, thankfully, not just sheep farming anymore! Moorooduc (Cow sound-Kangaroo- Duck) Estate was established by Dr Richard McIntyre in 1983, fresh off a four-year stint working in Oxford, UK. While living in the UK, he fell in love with Burgundy and its two varieties, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The winery is managed by Richard’s daughter Kate, who is an MW (Super smart wine person) and has a laser-sharp focus on producing the best possible wines. The winery utilises three main vineyards: their estate McIntyre, the Robinson, and the Garden vineyards.
The Mornington Peninsula blossomed as a wine region in the 1970s, along with other well-known Aussie wine regions like Margaret River and the Yarra Valley. The region straddles Port Phillip Bay and the Bass Straight, so its maritime climate is perfectly suited to growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and, thankfully, not just sheep farming anymore! Moorooduc (Cow sound-Kangaroo- Duck) Estate was established by Dr Richard McIntyre in 1983, fresh off a four-year stint working in Oxford, UK. While living in the UK, he fell in love with Burgundy and its two varieties, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The winery is managed by Richard’s daughter Kate, who is an MW (Super smart wine person) and has a laser-sharp focus on producing the best possible wines. The winery utilises three main vineyards: their estate McIntyre, the Robinson, and the Garden vineyards.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards full bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Mornington Peninsula
country
Australia
Grape type
Chardonnay
Wine Maker
Moorooduc
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2022
Cellar period
5-10 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Single Vineyard
Temperature
Cold 5°C-8°C
State
VIC
Pairing guide
Here's a refined expression of cool-climate Australian winemaking. Pale lemon in colour, it opens with restrained aromas of ripe cumquat, white nectarine, green mango, and toasted salted cashew nuts. This wine's balance of fruit, acidity, and savoury complexity makes it a versatile companion to a range of dishes, enhancing both the meal and the wine itself. For an ideal pairing, enjoy this Chardonnay with pan-fried free-range crumbed chicken breast accompanied by celeriac remoulade. It also sings with leeks in butter or simple grilled prawns.
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Food
Creamy Pasta
Chicken Pie
Tastes
Creamy
Rich
Moods
Relaxed
Any and all
Seasons
Summer
Winter
Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Mornington Peninsula, Australia
Just an hour's drive south of Melbourne is the Pinot Paradise, also known as Mornington Peninsula.
The signature variety of the region is, without a doubt, Pinot Noir, accounting for over half of the region’s vines, followed by Chardonnay at 25% and Pinot Gris at 20%. Pinot Noir from this region is typically characterised by its refreshing acidity and purity. The deep colour may lead you to think these wines are potent, but in reality, the wines are elegant, pretty and medium-bodied at best.
Surrounded by Bass Strait, Port Phillip Bay and Western Port Bay in Victoria, Mornington Peninsula’s climate is uniquely maritime cool and breezy. In fact, no vineyard is further than 7km from the ocean! Some of the most notable producers in the Mornington Peninsula include Kooyong, Ten Minutes by Tractor, Stonier Wines and boutique wineries such as Montalto, Ocean Eight, and Quealy Wines.
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