ChaLou Chardonnay 2024, from ChaLou Wines in Orange, New South Wales – craft by Nadja Wallington and Steve Mobbs – is a cool-climate beauty from their 900 m elevation vineyard. Delicate lemon blossom, white peach, and cashew aromas lead to a palate where vibrant citrus fruit is seamlessly integrated with fine minerality and a whisper of struck flint. Bright acidity and a silky, textural core deliver poise and freshness. While the 2024 vintage awaits critic scores, ChaLou’s previous Chardonnay releases have earned 95+ Halliday points – an elegant, terroir-driven chardonnay of great promise.