Gapsted Alpine Road Chardonnay 2024 from the King Valley will follow the same easy‑going, stone‑fruit‑driven style as the 2023 release – a bright, medium‑bodied chardy that’s all about simple, tasty drinking rather than heavy oak. It’s positioned as a great‑value everyday white that still shows clear varietal character.

Expect white peach, nectarine and ripe stone fruit to lead the charge, with a gentle touch of vanilla and grilled‑nut complexity from well‑judged oak. The palate should be medium bodied and nicely rounded, with ripe fruit flavours, soft texture and fresh acidity keeping it clean and easy to drink.

It’s the kind of Alpine Road Chardonnay you’d pour with roast chicken, crumbed schnitzel, creamy pasta or a simple cheese plate – flexible, friendly and very fridge‑door‑wothy.