The Scallywag
Chardonnay 2025
Chardonnay is the classic ‘winemakers grape’; effortlessly able to work with whatever style is in mind and still shine. Changes to fashion never phase this variety; whatever the season it is always ready to impress.
🏆 92 Points - Wine Orbit
🏆 90 Points - Marcus Ellis - Halliday Wine Companion
Winemaker's Notes
The amazing array of soils and topographies in McLaren Vale make an amazing range of styles and wines possible here. This Scallywag is sourced from the higher, cooler end of the McLaren Vale; all of the fruit generosity typical of the region, but executed with elegance.
Bouquet & Palate
Ripe white pear and thyme florals. Fresh brioche. An elegant perfume backed with a spine of fine French oak. Restraint and generosity kept in a checked balance amid a shimmering acidity. Pleasing, lengthy, and delicious.
Food Match
Peach glazed pork and garden fresh greens, or gnocchi with asparagus and pesto.
Technical Details
- Type: White
- Region: South Australia
- Appellation: McLaren Vale
- Vintage: 2025
- Bottling Date: 21/02/2026
- Maturation: 12 months on lees
- Time in oak: 12 months
- Alcohol: 12
- pH: 3.29
- TA: 6
- RS: <2.5g/L
- Vegan Friendly: Yes