Geoff Merrill Georgie May Chardonnay 2024 from McLaren Vale is a lively, fruit‑driven chardy named after Geoff’s eldest daughter, delivering bright flavour with a really approachable, modern feel. The 2024 Georgie May Chardonnay typically shows peach, nectarine and citrus with a hint of tropicals, sitting in that fresh, juicy zone rather than big, oaky territory. It’s made to drink young and cold – more beach esky than cellar stash.

On the palate you can expect ripe stone fruit, melon and a touch of mandarin, wrapped in a gentle creamy texture that gives weight without heaviness. Acidity is bright and refreshing, keeping Georgie May Chardonnay 2024 crisp, clean and seriously easy to keep topping up across a long lunch. It’s a great option if you like flavour but don’t want full‑tilt oak.

Food‑wise, Geoff Merrill Georgie May Chardonnay 2024 is a natural with crumbed whiting, salt‑and‑pepper squid, roast chicken or a simple pumpkin and feta salad, where its fruit and crunch play beautifully with salt and texture. It’ll also sit nicely beside soft cheeses or a creamy pasta, making it a handy all‑rounder white for almost any casual occasion.