Kimbolton The Rifleman Chardonnay 2022 from Echunga in the Adelaide Hills is an elegant, finely crafted cool‑climate chardy – bright, poised and gently luxurious, showcasing premium hand‑picked fruit and quality French oak.

On the nose, Kimbolton The Rifleman Chardonnay 2022 shows delicate white florals, lemon curd and citrus, layered with restrained nutty oak, hints of stonefruit and a touch of nougat and vanilla cream. The palate is medium‑bodied, rounded yet refreshing, with ripe stonefruit, lemon and subtle tropical notes carried by crisp acidity, fine mealy texture and beautifully integrated oak after barrel ferment and eight months’ maturation (around 20% new French). It’s balanced, long and quietly complex rather than showy.

The Rifleman Chardonnay is superb with premium seafood – think pan‑fried scallops, grilled prawns, barramundi or richer white‑fish dishes – as well as roast chicken, creamy pasta or soft‑rind cheeses, where its lemon‑curd richness and fresh acid line really shine. It’s a stylish, food‑friendly Adelaide Hills chardonnay ideal for smart dinners and long lunches alike.