Basket Range Hills Chardonnay 2025 from Basket Range Wine in the Adelaide Hills splices Balhannah fruit with Piccadilly Valley intensity, giving a vibrant, modern Hills Chardy that’s equal parts stonefruit, citrus and fine‑boned acidity. This 2025 Basket Range Hills Chardonnay is whole‑bunch pressed and run to French barriques and puncheons (around 10% new) for wild ferment and nine months on lees, building mid‑palate weight without heavy oak. It’s a bright, thoughtfully made Adelaide Hills Chardonnay that hits a sweet spot between everyday drinker and serious weeknight treat.

In the glass, expect ripe orchard fruits, white nectarine and lemon‑curd lift, wrapped in subtle cashew and pastry notes. The palate is mid‑weight and refreshing, with citrus and stonefruit driving through a creamy, gently leesy texture, tightened by a lively acid line that keeps everything focused and moreish. Oak sits neatly in the background, adding shape and savoury nuance rather than overt flavour.

This is a cracking match with roast chicken, pan‑fried white fish, scallops, creamy pasta or simple grilled spring veg, where its fruit weight and acidity really sing. It’ll also sit nicely alongside soft cheeses or a roast vegetable tart, especially served just cool rather than fridge‑cold to let the texture open up. If you’re chasing a fresh, well‑pitched Adelaide Hills Chardonnay with genuine character, Basket Range Hills Chardonnay 2025 is well worth a spot in the fridge.