Mac Forbes Villages Woori Yallock Chardonnay 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Mac Forbes
Label Name:
 
Villages Woori Yallock Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Yarra Valley (Woori Yallock)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-15°C

Awards/Ratings
Critic scores: Philip Rich/Halliday ~96, The Weekend Australian/Nick Ryan ~95, The Wine Front ~94; widely praised for precision, minerality and length

Tasting Note
Bright white peach, lemon pith and preserved citrus with oyster-shell/mineral salinity, fine herbal lift and cashew/almond nuttiness. Vivid acidity and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, grilled scallops, butter‑poached lobster, trout almondine, roast chicken, vichyssoise, goat’s cheese, pork schnitzel. Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso‑glazed cod, steamed fish with ginger & scallions, tempura, delicate Thai/Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Whole‑cluster pressing, fermentation with indigenous (wild) yeasts and maturation in seasoned/old small oak barrels (approx. 9–10 months). Minimal fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
Mac Forbes is a Yarra Valley producer focused on site‑driven, terroir wines; the Villages range highlights distinct sub‑regions, sourcing parcels from Woori Yallock’s volcanic and grey‑loam soils.