Energetic, textural and refreshingly individual, Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay captures the relaxed but thoughtful approach that has made Sullivan one of the leading names in Australia’s new wave of wine. Grown in the cool climate of Gippsland, Victoria, the wine balances ripe orchard and stone fruit with lemon, citrus peel and subtle savoury notes. The palate has a gently creamy texture while retaining bright acidity and a refreshing mineral edge, with restrained winemaking allowing the fruit and vineyard character to remain at the forefront. This is Chardonnay with personality rather than polish for its own sake: expressive, food friendly and highly drinkable. Try it with grilled fish, roast chicken, creamy pasta, mushroom dishes or soft cheeses.

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Gippsland, Victoria – Chardonnay
Textural and expressive Australian Chardonnay with citrus, orchard fruit and subtle savoury complexity. Fresh, energetic and distinctly modern.

Patrick Sullivan is one of the best known figures in Australia's contemporary minimal intervention wine scene. After working across several Australian wine regions and overseas, he established his own project in Victoria, eventually settling in Gippsland with his wife Megan. His approach centres on organically farmed vineyards, indigenous fermentation and minimal intervention in the cellar, with the emphasis firmly on freshness, texture and drinkability rather than heavy extraction or obvious winemaking influence.

Chardonnay (100%)

Chardonnay is one of the most versatile and widely planted white grape varieties in the world, renowned for its adaptability to diverse climates and winemaking styles. Originating in Burgundy, where it reaches its most elegant and mineral expression, Chardonnay can range from crisp and steely to rich and opulent, depending on where and how it is made. Its relatively neutral character allows it to reflect both terroir and technique—whether aged in stainless steel for a lean, citrus-driven profile, or in oak barrels to develop notes of vanilla, toast, and creamy texture. Flavours often include apple, pear, lemon, peach, and tropical fruits, with cool-climate examples offering tension and minerality, while warmer regions yield fuller, rounder styles. From Chablis to Napa, Margaret River to Sicily, Chardonnay remains a benchmark for quality and diversity in white wine.

South Australia - is the heartland of Australian wine, encompassing famous regions such as McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley and Clare Valley. Its enormous diversity of climates, elevations and soils allows an equally broad range of grape varieties to thrive, from powerful Shiraz to fresh, expressive Chardonnay.