Even Keel Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2023 750ml

ChatGPT said: Elegant, Mineral, and Cool-Climate Refined - A Chardonnay of Poise and Precision Even Keel Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2023 is a pristine, finely structured white that captures the high-altitude elegance of Tumbarumba, one of Australia’s most celebrated cool-climate regions. Crafted by Mike Aylward of Ocean Eight and Even Keel, this wine showcases tension, texture, and purity, a beautifully balanced Chardonnay that marries power with finesse. Tasting Notes Aroma: Lemon curd, white peach, and grapefruit zest with subtle hints of struck match, hazelnut, and flint. Palate: Focused and textural with citrus, nectarine, and fine oak spice wrapped in creamy lees complexity. Finish: Long, saline, and mineral with precise acidity and elegant persistence. Food Pairing / Serving Suggestions Perfect with grilled scallops, roasted chicken, or creamy pasta with truffle. Also excellent with soft cheeses or lightly spiced seafood. Serve chilled to highlight its precision and minerality. About the Winery Even Keel Wines, founded by Mike Aylward (of Ocean Eight fame), brings a philosophy of balance and site expression to a range of cool-climate wines from Tumbarumba, Mornington Peninsula, and beyond. Each wine reflects the purity of its origin, crafted with minimal intervention, natural fermentations, and sustainable viticulture. The Tumbarumba Chardonnay is one of the label’s flagship whites, elegant, focused, and a true reflection of its alpine terroir. Cellaring Potential Drink now for its vibrant energy or cellar confidently until 2033 for richer texture and complex, toasty evolution. Collector’s Note Even Keel Tumbarumba Chardonnay has been awarded 95 points from Halliday Wine Companion and Gold at the Canberra & Region Wine Show, praised for its balance, finesse, and cool-climate drive in previous years . The 2023 vintage is refined, textural, and beautifully composed. Details Winery: Even Keel Wines Vintage: 2023 Variety: Chardonnay Region: Tumbarumba, New South Wales, Australia Classification: Premium Cool-Climate Chardonnay Certifications: Sustainable Viticulture