DEALS OF THE WEEK

De Bortoli Section A5 Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2021

This fine-bodied chardonnay entrances with a bouquet of nectarine, yellow peach and jasmine with a hint of sea spray, brioche and struck match. Lovely bright fruit on the palate – yellow peach and citrus – and savoury, nutty notes with zesty acidity pulsing through. Oak influence is subtle. 96 points from Halliday Wine Companion. 12.7% alc; RRP $55 a bottle.

SPECIALS $49.99 a bottle in any dozen; $25.99 a bottle in Chardonnay dozen.

Bleasdale Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2022

From the Halliday Wine Companion’s Winery of the Year comes a beautifully balanced chardonnay, with fruit and oak in precise alignment. White peach and nectarine lead from nose to palate, with lemon and grapefruit melding with vanilla notes. 96 points from James Halliday. 12.5% alc; RRP $35 a bottle.

SPECIALS $32 a bottle in any dozen; $25.99 a bottle in Chardonnay dozen.

Dandelion Vineyards Twilight of the Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2021

Creamy, nutty and ripe aromas of citrus, peach, nectarine and honeysuckle. Palate is rich but fresh. Toasty oak, citrus, stone fruit flavours and quince roll to a nutty, textural finish. Red star for exceptional value from Halliday Wine Companion. 12.5% alc; RRP $30 a bottle. SPECIALS $23.99 a bottle in any dozen; $25.99 a bottle in Chardonnay dozen.

Jim Brand Yates Coonawarra Chardonnay 2022

Yellow peach, apricot kernel and hints of cinnamon and nutmeg aromas lead to grapefruit and pineapple on the palate, with hints of roasted cashew and butter. Bright acidity carries the flavours to a long, dry finish. 12.5% alc; RRP $30 a bottle. SPECIALS $25.99 a bottle in any dozen; $25.99 a bottle in Chardonnay dozen.