2023 Mac Forbes Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, Australia
ABOUT THE WINE
Sourced from select sites across the cool hills of the Yarra Valley, this Chardonnay reflects Mac Forbes’ commitment to transparency of site and vintage. The 2023 vintage showcases crisp citrus, pear, and stone fruit flavors balanced by a fine mineral backbone and refreshing natural acidity.
Fruit is hand-harvested and gently pressed, with fermentation typically occurring in French oak barrels—often with a modest percentage of new oak—to add subtle complexity without overshadowing purity. Partial malolactic fermentation and extended lees contact contribute texture and depth while preserving the wine’s energy and structure.
Elegant and food-friendly, this Chardonnay pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled seafood, creamy pastas, and dishes featuring fresh herbs or citrus accents. Its balance of tension and texture makes it equally enjoyable now or with short-term cellaring.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Mac Forbes Wines is a boutique, site-focused producer dedicated to exploring the nuances of the Yarra Valley’s diverse subregions. Founded by Mac Forbes, the winery emphasizes minimal intervention, small-batch fermentation, and careful vineyard selection to highlight site expression.
With a philosophy rooted in precision, restraint, and authenticity, Mac Forbes Wines crafts Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs that reflect the region’s cool climate and natural elegance. The 2023 Chardonnay exemplifies this approach—refined, expressive, and distinctly Yarra Valley in character.
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ABOUT THE WINE
Sourced from select sites across the cool hills of the Yarra Valley, this Chardonnay reflects Mac Forbes’ commitment to transparency of site and vintage. The 2023 vintage showcases crisp citrus, pear, and stone fruit flavors balanced by a fine mineral backbone and refreshing natural acidity.
Fruit is hand-harvested and gently pressed, with fermentation typically occurring in French oak barrels—often with a modest percentage of new oak—to add subtle complexity without overshadowing purity. Partial malolactic fermentation and extended lees contact contribute texture and depth while preserving the wine’s energy and structure.
Elegant and food-friendly, this Chardonnay pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled seafood, creamy pastas, and dishes featuring fresh herbs or citrus accents. Its balance of tension and texture makes it equally enjoyable now or with short-term cellaring.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Mac Forbes Wines is a boutique, site-focused producer dedicated to exploring the nuances of the Yarra Valley’s diverse subregions. Founded by Mac Forbes, the winery emphasizes minimal intervention, small-batch fermentation, and careful vineyard selection to highlight site expression.
With a philosophy rooted in precision, restraint, and authenticity, Mac Forbes Wines crafts Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs that reflect the region’s cool climate and natural elegance. The 2023 Chardonnay exemplifies this approach—refined, expressive, and distinctly Yarra Valley in character.
