Cooke Brothers Chardonnay 2022 from the Adelaide Hills is a finely tuned, cool‑climate Chardonnay that plays in the modern, mineral and citrus‑driven camp, with purity and intensity taking the lead over obvious oak. Cooke Brothers Deanery Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 sits among a strong field of Hills chardonnays, noted for its focus and restraint.

In the glass you can expect white‑nectarine and grapefruit fruit, lemon curd, green apple and a touch of flinty, struck‑match nuance, supported by cashew and hazelnut from quality French oak and lees work. The palate is mid‑weight yet tight and driven, with juicy, chalky acidity, creamy texture from barrel and malolactic work, and a long, mouth‑watering finish that demands another sip.

Cooke Brothers Chardonnay 2022 is a natural fit with grilled scallops, roast chicken, BBQ prawns, richer white‑fish dishes or a spring vegetable risotto, where its citrus, stone‑fruit and nutty complexity can really shine. With its 12.5–13% alcohol, coiled structure and strong critical form on earlier Deanery Vineyard releases, it will drink beautifully now and develop extra complexity over the next 5–8 years.