Riversdale Estate Chardonnay 2024 from the Coal River Valley in southern Tasmania is a rich, modern‑classic estate chardy – buttery and cashewy, yet still driven by pristine cool‑climate fruit and bright acidity. This Riversdale Estate Chardonnay 2024 sits in the Estate range, drawn from 12–30‑year‑old vines that showcase Riversdale’s distinctive site and winemaking style.

Aromas of white peach, nectarine and citrus lead the charge, supported by hints of soft spice, crème brûlée and roasted cashew, signalling quality oak and careful lees work rather than blunt heaviness. On the palate you can expect a medium‑plus body with stonefruit and citrus at the core, wrapped in creamy oak, nutty complexity and a fine acid line that keeps the wine balanced, savoury and long rather than fat or flabby.

On the table it is tailor‑made for roast chicken, richer white‑meat dishes, creamy seafood, lobster or prawn pasta, where its blend of butteriness, cashew and fresh acidity integrates beautifully with more decadent textures. It will also shine with soft cheeses and refined vegetable dishes, and thanks to that combination of fruit, oak and line, it’s a strong candidate for short‑ to medium‑term cellaring if you enjoy chardonnay with a bit of bottle‑aged complexity.

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