Swinging Bridge Mrs Payten Chardonnay

Swinging Bridge Mrs Payten Chardonnay 2025 by Tom Ward from Orange, NSW is a thrilling high‑altitude Chardonnay that crackles with energy – think blossom‑scented cool‑climate fruit wrapped in fine French oak, delivering precision, texture and length in a style that feels both luxurious and beautifully refreshing.

In the glass, Mrs Payten Chardonnay 2025 shows frangipani and white flowers with nectarine, white peach and yellow grapefruit, dusted with sugar, flinty mineral notes and hints of sawdust cream, toasted vanilla, powdered nutmeg and cashew. The palate is medium‑bodied but mouth‑filling, with bright natural acidity, juicy stone fruit and citrus, creamy lees texture and a long, toasty biscuit finish that lingers gracefully.

This Swinging Bridge Mrs Payten Chardonnay is spot‑on with grilled John Dory, pan‑seared scallops, lobster rolls, roast chook with lemon and thyme, creamy seafood pasta or a washed‑rind cheese platter. It’s an Orange Chardonnay to pour for serious Burgundy fans and casual Chardonnay drinkers alike – classy, complex and seriously moreish.