Animale Chardonnay 2025 from Yarra Valley arrives with crisp intent – made by Animale in cool Yarra Valley sites, this 2025 Chardonnay combines meticulous canopy work and gentle oak influence, presenting a wine you will want to buy for both immediate drinking and short-term cellar development.

The nose opens to lemon blossom, white peach and toasted almond with a streak of wet stone and citrus oil; the palate is driven by bright acidity, fine oak spice and creamy midpalate, finishing with saline length and precise fruit – Animale Chardonnay, 2025 Yarra Valley is focused and very moreish.

Serve slightly chilled with miso-glazed salmon, lemon chicken or shellfish pasta and present in a large glass to reveal layers; ideal for long lunches, refined casual dinners and tasting flights where its balance and gastronomic drive will encourage adding a bottle to cart.