Mac Forbes Yarra Junction Village Chardonnay 2023 from the Upper Yarra is a thrillingly pure, cool‑climate expression, all about precision, acid line and mineral drive rather than showy oak. This Mac Forbes Yarra Junction Village Chardonnay 2023 channels high‑altitude tension into a wine that feels bright, energetic and quietly complex in the glass.

In the glass you’ll find just‑ripe orchard fruits, yellow plum, quince, melon and grapefruit, layered with orange blossom, grilled hazelnut, wet stone, subtle herbs and leesy nuance. The palate is smooth yet tightly wound – fleshy citrus and melon wrapped around a saline, quartz‑like minerality and a caressing line of acidity that lingers long after each sip.

This is a ripper with roast chicken, pan‑fried snapper, scallops, prawn linguine or roast pork with crackling and fennel. It will also shine alongside miso‑glazed salmon, roast cauliflower, soft rind cheeses and lighter creamy dishes, making it a seriously versatile Yarra Chardonnay for everything from Sunday lunch to a midweek roast chook.