Pertaringa Lakeside Chardonnay 2025 from Bec Hardy in McLaren Vale is a bright, modern Chardonnay that’s all about stone fruit, freshness and sheer drinkability in the glass. This Pertaringa ‘Lakeside’ Chardonnay 2025 serves up ripe apricot and juicy peach alongside lemon peel and crunchy green apple in a really inviting style.

On the palate it’s dry, textural and nicely balanced, with that stone‑fruit core wrapped in pebbly, mineral savouriness and a line of refreshing acidity that keeps things tight and moreish rather than heavy. There’s just enough weight and texture to satisfy Chardonnay lovers, while still feeling crisp, clean and super approachable from the first sip.

Food‑wise, it’s a gun with salmon, creamy pasta, chicken dishes and richer seafood like scallops or Moreton Bay bugs, as well as hearty salads and anything with avocado. It also plays beautifully with carbonara, cacio e pepe and ham‑or‑guanciale‑driven dishes, making it a super versatile mid‑week and entertaining white.