Domenica Chardonnay 2025 from Peter Graham in the granite hills of Beechworth is a tightly composed, high‑altitude Chardonnay that marries Giaconda‑like finesse with its own stony, cool‑climate precision in a seriously classy Victorian package. This 2025 Domenica Estate Chardonnay was handpicked by block, wild‑fermented in demi‑muids and barriques with around 20% new oak, capturing purity and detail over sheer weight.

In the glass you’ll find pale straw colour and lifted aromas of white peach, pink grapefruit, citrus blossom and honeysuckle, backed by ginger spice, hazelnut, almond and a whisper of flint. The palate is medium‑bodied and finely coiled, a mineral‑driven entry carrying citrus and stone fruit over a chalk‑dust texture, with bright acidity and a long, lemon‑peel finish. It’s an incredibly pure and site‑transparent Beechworth Chardonnay.

Domenica Chardonnay 2025 is a natural fit with South Australian kingfish crudo, grilled lobster, scallops or pan‑fried snapper, its drive and savoury nut complexity lifting fine seafood beautifully. It’s also superb with roast chook, pork with crackling, creamy leek and mushroom dishes or a soft‑rind cheese, where the oak‑derived texture and citrus‑mineral line keep each mouthful fresh yet satisfying.