Minimum Wines Chardonnay 2022 from Minimum in Nagambie, Goulburn Valley is a certified‑organic, vegan white led by 86% chardonnay, with malolactic sauvignon blanc and fiano adding lift and texture – a seriously smart, modern Victorian blend. Skinsy handling, barrel work and long lees aging give it real character without sacrificing freshness.

In the glass, Minimum Wines Chardonnay 2022 shows nectarine, white peach, citrus and apple blossom, with sweet florals, honeysuckle and a gentle herbal, skinsy edge. The palate is dry, bright and mouth‑filling, bursting with peach, lemon and native‑citrus nuance, supported by broad but balanced texture, slight pithy bitterness and lively acidity. It’s vibrant and textural rather than heavy – a deft, low‑intervention style from the Purbricks’ regenerative Toolamba estate.

Food‑wise, this Minimum Chardonnay 2022 is a ripper match for grilled prawns, heirloom tomato salad, soft goat’s cheese and fried calamari, but it’ll also sing with spring veg dishes and lighter white‑meat plates. It’s the kind of thoughtful, small‑batch Goulburn Valley white that natural‑wine drinkers and classic chardonnay lovers can happily meet in the middle over.