COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Oakridge Wines
REGION
Victoria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Oakridge Wines, established in 1978 in Coldstream, is a pioneer of the Yarra Valley's modern wine renaissance. Under the guidance of Chief Winemaker David Bicknell, Oakridge has become synonymous with elegant, terroir-driven wines. The Vineyard Series explores the unique geography of the region. Sourced from the Willowlake Vineyard, first planted in 1992 in the cool, high-elevation sub-region of Gladysdale, this wine reflects the deep, iron-rich red volcanic clay soils of the Upper Yarra. The 2024 vintage benefited from a cool spring followed by a dry, temperate autumn, resulting in balanced crop loads and exceptional natural acidity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Willowlake Vineyard is situated at 170 meters elevation on deep, red volcanic clay loam soils.
Fact 02
For the 2024 vintage, the wine spent an extra six months on lees in stainless steel to mimic Oakridge's flagship '864' style.
Fact 03
A tiny allocation of just 624 bottles was secured for the highly competitive Swedish state monopoly in 2026.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the 2024 vintage highlights a low-intervention philosophy combined with precise technique. The Chardonnay grapes were 100% handpicked and whole-bunch pressed. Fermentation occurred naturally with wild yeasts in 500-liter French oak puncheons. In a significant stylistic shift for this vintage, the wine was transferred out of wood after barrel aging to spend an additional six months on its fine lees in stainless steel tanks. This technique, mirroring Oakridge's flagship '864' Chardonnay, totals 14 months of maturation on lees, preserving pure fruit expression and enhancing structural tension.
