Mulline Portarlington Chardonnay 2024 is an exceptional wine from Mulline’s coastal vineyard at Nurringa Park near Port Phillip Bay. It shows aromas of perfectly ripened stone fruits, orange blossom, and a touch of sea spray. The palate is chalky, nicely concentrated, and very well balanced with citrus-charged white fruit, fine mineral drive, and sleek texture. French oak is used modestly (20% new), with a gentle, hands-off fermentation on full solids and a touch of malolactic fermentation to add texture. Critics have awarded this wine 97 points from Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion) and 96 points from Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front). It is praised for its finesse, purity, and tension, making it arguably the best Mulline Chardonnay yet, ready to enjoy now or over the next 3–5 years.