ABOUT THE WINE
Sourced from select vineyards across the Upper Yarra’s cooler reaches, the 2023 Chardonnay reflects Mac Forbes’ minimal-interventionist philosophy and deep respect for site. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in seasoned French oak, the wine undergoes partial malolactic fermentation, with no fining or filtration. The result is a finely detailed Chardonnay that balances tension with quiet generosity—showing notes of white peach, preserved lemon, and chalky minerality. Aging on lees adds subtle texture without overt weight. This vintage speaks clearly of place and season, pairing beautifully with dishes like grilled spanner crab, roasted chicken with tarragon, or creamy risotto.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Mac Forbes is one of Australia’s most thoughtful and terroir-focused producers, based in the Yarra Valley, Victoria. Since founding his eponymous label in 2004, Mac has championed a more restrained, site-expressive style of winemaking, inspired by his time working in Europe. Farming is sustainable and increasingly regenerative, with a hands-off approach in the winery that emphasizes spontaneous ferments, low sulfur use, and careful oak integration. Through deep site exploration, single-vineyard bottlings, and sensitive craftsmanship, Mac Forbes has helped redefine Yarra Valley wines, particularly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with precision, elegance, and clarity of place.