Coppabella Wines Crest Chardonnay 2021 from Tumbarumba is a pristine cool‑climate Chardonnay that shimmers pale straw in the glass, packing serious class into a finely etched, mountain‑grown style. It’s bright, focused and all about tension between fruit richness and mineral drive.

On the nose, Coppabella Crest Chardonnay 2021 shows lifted grapefruit, nectarine, lemon zest and melon wrapped around hints of flint, matchstick and gentle spicy oak. The palate is vibrant and expressive, layering zesty citrus, white apple and stonefruit over toast and subtle nougat, with tight, chalky mineral acidity pulling everything into a seamless, medium‑bodied finish.

For food, it’s a natural with seared scallops, roast chicken, creamy mushroom pasta, grilled salmon or barramundi, and soft‑rind cheeses. That citrus‑and‑stonefruit core plus flinty crunch makes it just as comfortable on a Friday‑night takeaway table as it is alongside a more polished dinner.