Audrey Wilkinson Winemakers Selection Chardonnay 2023 from the Hunter Valley is a vibrant, stone‑fruited white that delivers classic regional charm in a fresh, easy‑drinking style. Audrey Wilkinson Winemaker’s Selection Chardonnay 2023 serves up plenty of flavour without the weight, making it a brilliant fridge‑door option for mid‑week dinners and relaxed catch‑ups. It feels familiar, generous and nicely polished in the glass.

Aromatically you’re looking at white peach, nectarine, rockmelon and a twist of citrus, with gentle vanilla, nougat and soft cashew notes from well‑judged oak. The palate sits medium‑bodied, with a creamy, rounded mid‑palate wrapped around a fresh line of lemony acidity. Oak is firmly in support mode, adding texture and a whisper of spice rather than dominating, so the wine stays bright and moreish rather than big and buttery.

Food‑wise, this Chardonnay is spot‑on with roast chicken, creamy prawn pasta or crumbed flathead and chips. It will also play very nicely with sushi rolls, soft cheeses, grilled chicken salads or haloumi and roast veg trays. Serve it nicely chilled, but let it warm slightly in the glass so those stone‑fruit and nougat notes really open up.