Castagna Growers Selection Chardonnay 2022 from Castagna in Beechworth, Victoria is a classic Beechworth white – generous, sun‑warmed and nutty, yet anchored by that tell‑tale granite flicker that keeps everything in line. This Growers’ Selection Chardonnay 2022 is all about plump stone fruit, spice and effortless drinkability in a proper cool‑climate frame.

In the glass, Castagna Growers Selection Chardonnay 2022 shows straw‑gold colour with a green tinge and aromas of toasted hazelnut, yellow peach and lemon curd, laced with a touch of matchstick and spicy oak. The palate is generous and mid‑weight, rolling nougat, peach and citrus together with creamy texture and plenty of granite‑driven minerality, finishing fresh and just a little bit savoury, so you keep going back for another sip.

This is spot‑on with roast chicken, pork loin, creamy pastas and richer seafood such as salmon or scallops in butter. It also works beautifully with soft‑rind cheeses and simple grilled vegetables – Castagna Growers Selection Chardonnay 2022 is the kind of friendly, all‑rounder white that slips easily from weeknight dinner to long Sunday lunch.