Mappinga Chardonnay 2024

A powerful yet precise Adelaide Hills Chardonnay with stone fruit intensity, mineral drive and refined oak structure. A flagship Adelaide Hills Chardonnay showcasing power, precision and mineral drive. Made from sustainable, estate-grown fruit and wild-fermented in large-format French oak, it delivers layered stone fruit, refined texture and exceptional cellaring potential, supported by multiple accolades including Best White Wine in Show at the 2025 International Cool Climate Wine Show and a Platinum Award at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards. TASTING NOTES Lifted aromas of white peach, nectarine and grapefruit with subtle notes of grilled hazelnut and flinty complexity. The palate is concentrated and structured, combining stone fruit and citrus with saline minerality and fine oak tannins. Long, energetic and mineral, with a focused acid line driving the finish. ANALYSIS Region Adelaide Hills Variety Chardonnay Style Full-bodied, mineral driven Oak 10 months French Oak Cellaring Drink now to 2035 Alcohol 12.4% alc/vol Acid 3.01pH Closure Stelvin Estate Bottled January 2025 VINIFICATION Made from hand-picked estate fruit, whole-bunch pressed and wild yeast fermented in 100% large-format French oak. Matured for 10 months in barrel, with oak used to frame the wine and enhance texture rather than dominate. VINTAGE CONDITIONS A balanced Adelaide Hills season enabled even ripening, preserving natural acidity while building concentration, drive and aromatic clarity in a cool-climate expression. AWARDS & REVIEWS Trophy for Best White Wine in Show + Gold + 97 points | International Cool Climate Wine Show 2025 Platinum Award + 97 Points | Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 94 points | Halliday's Wine Companion "A poor flowering season and certainly a very trying vintage for vignerons has produced a concentrated and minuscule release for wine lovers. A touch of flintiness sits flush with white peach, nectarine, toasted hazelnut and grapefruit pith. The acidity is steely and minerally led – mouth-puckering in the best sense. Finger lime, ashed goat's cheese and orchard florals to close. Drinking well now, but cellar and follow its trajectory." 93 points | Andrew Calliard, The Vintage Journal 93 points | The Real Review SERVING & STYLE Serving Best served lightly chilled. Ideal with rich seafood, roast poultry and cream-based dishes. Drinking beautifully now with significant cellaring potential. Style Premium cool-climate Chardonnay with concentrated fruit, mineral structure, restrained oak and long ageing capacity. FAQ's Is the 2024 Mappinga Chardonnay suitable for cellaring? Yes. Its natural acidity and structure allow it to develop further complexity over time. What food does this Chardonnay pair with? Rich seafood, roast poultry and cream-based dishes complement its texture and minerality. View & download full tasting notes