2022 Onannon Mornington Flinders Chardonnay

Few have the understanding of the Mornington Peninsula that Will Byron possesses. With extensive experience at Stonier and access to some of the region’s finest vineyard sites, Will expertly crafts wines that showcase the unique terroir of the region. This year, focusing fully on Onannon, he brings us the best of the Mornington's vineyards at his disposal, including this remarkable Chardonnay.

The 2022 Onannon Mornington Flinders Chardonnay is crafted from a 30-year-old vineyard overlooking Western Port Bay. The grapes are pressed straight to barrel with full solids and undergo 100% malolactic fermentation. Left on its lees without sulfur until just before bottling, this wine is pure and unadulterated. With no new oak and only two barrels produced, it’s an elegant and more 'stripped back' version of Chardonnay from this part of the world, focusing on fruit purity and vineyard articulation.

It's so very good to drink. You’ll catch fresh citrus on the nose, with a hint of ginger and a touch of toasted wheat. The palate is crisp and lively, with layers of complexity and savoury undertones that keep you coming back for more. Jane Faulkner gave it 96 points, suggesting it's perhaps the standout Onannon Chardonnay this year.

Limited in quantity, it’s a must-try for lovers of premium Chardonnay from this prestigious Victorian region.

96 points
"Onannon produced an impressive range of single-vineyard chardonnays in ‘22 and this, well, is stunning. Fruit is pressed to barrel and left on full solids with 100% mlf; aged nine months in used oak and unsulphured until bottling. The result is a moreish, tight and linear drink, yet layers of flavour within taking in lots of seductive sulphides, lemon and ginger cream, super-bright acidity, and it stays in the savoury spectrum with a hint of oatmeal biscuit. Alas, just two barrels made."
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)