Fetherston Estate Chardonnay 2021 by Fetherston Vintners from the Yarra Valley is a refined, cool‑climate Chardonnay that balances bright stone‑fruit drive with nutty, flinty complexity – serious enough for enthusiasts, but easygoing enough for any mid‑week pour. The nose is vibrant, showing citrus, white peach and green apple, with grilled cashew, almond, hazelnut, nougat and a subtle vanilla‑bean and flint note sitting neatly in the background.

On the palate it’s medium‑bodied and nicely textured, offering nectarine and stone fruit with subtle citrus pith, creamy lees richness and crisp acidity. A thread of wet‑stone minerality and cashew nuttiness runs through the finish, keeping Fetherston Estate Chardonnay 2021 fresh, balanced and very food‑friendly rather than heavy or overly oaky.

This style is spot‑on with roast chicken, grilled fish, creamy seafood pastas or simple dishes built around spring vegetables and soft cheeses, where its acidity and texture can really shine. Serve it slightly chilled to show off the citrus and stone‑fruit lift, and it will slot just as easily into long lunches as it will into a quiet glass after work – classic, composed Yarra Valley Chardonnay.