Vintage
2023
ABV
13.5%
AUD$ FOB / 9L Case
$50.00 – $74.99
Wine Type
White
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Zilzie wines are the purest expresion of our family's passion for high quality delious wines and protecting respecting and nurturing the fertile soils of our family owned vineyards. Aromas of subtle toasty oak harmonize with varietal tropical tones. The crisp, bright acidity and flavors of peach and nectarine result in a balanced and delightful wine. Crafted for immediate enjoyment, this Chardonnay promises a memorable drinking experience.
Accolades
– Tasting Panel Magazine January/February Edition 2024: 93 Points
- James Suckling 2024: 90 Points
- Sommelier Challenge | International Wine & Spirits Competiton 2023: Gold Medal - 90 Points
- China Wine & Spirits Awards 2023: Double Gold Medal
Winemaker's Bio
Jonathan Creek "Jono", Senior Winemaker, joined the Zilzie winemaking team as Operations Winemaker just in time for vintage in the January of 2005. Having completed a Bachelor of Science (Oenology) at the University of Adelaide, Jono worked overseas for several vintages gathering experience in small ultra premium wineries throughout Europe and Australia right through to working for one of the world’s largest wineries in the USA on a quality and optimisation team.
Jonathan has played an integral role in the expansion of Zilzie wines over the past 19 years. He is responsible for leading our quality driven winemaking team; who explore new techniques and craft fruit forward wines from our own premium vineyards as well as selectively sourced parcels from regions such as the Barossa, King Valley, Yarra Valley, Adelaide Hills & McLaren Vale.
Jonathan has been on tasting panels for WineState Magazine and a judge at a number of Australian wine shows including the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show. Jono is passionate about making wines that are a true reflection of each variety and it’s region as well as emerging grape varieties, quality and precision.
