Red Claw Chardonnay 2025 by Yabby Lake from Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula is a sleek, modern cool‑climate Chardonnay, all brightness, purity and fine detail without any heaviness. This Red Claw Chardonnay 2025 shows lifted aromas of clean citrus, white grapefruit, stone fruits and a subtle cashew‑and‑spicy French oak thread, sitting over a faintly flinty, coastal‑mineral edge.

On the palate it’s tightly focused and beautifully balanced, with juicy white peach, lemon zest and grapefruit pith wrapped in creamy lees texture, gentle oak spice and brisk natural acidity that drives a long, complex, refreshingly dry finish. It’s a classy, ultra‑reliable Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay that punches well above its price and will drink well over the next 5–7 years.

Food‑wise, Red Claw Chardonnay 2025 is tailor‑made for grilled scallops, roast chicken with lemon and thyme, pan‑fried fish, creamy pasta with spring vegetables or soft, bloomy‑rind cheeses, where its citrusy drive, subtle oak and creamy texture really shine at the table. Serve it nicely chilled but not icy to let the fruit and oak complexity open up.