Cré Wines Chardonnay 2024
Short Summary:A fresh, expressive Chardonnay from the Adelaide Hills, South Australia with citrus, white peach, and subtle oak notes, vibrant acidity, and a crisp, elegant finish — perfect for seafood, roasted chicken, or casual sipping.
About this wine
Cré Wines Chardonnay 2024 is a small-batch, minimal-intervention white from the renowned Adelaide Hills region. Crafted to showcase purity, elegance, and the distinctive character of Chardonnay, this wine is approachable yet refined, making it versatile for both food pairing and enjoying on its own.
Tasting notes
Light- to medium-bodied, with aromas of lemon, white peach, and subtle hints of vanilla and toasted oak. The palate is crisp and lively, with bright acidity and a clean, balanced finish, offering a wine that is both refreshing and elegant.
Style & winemaking
Produced using low-intervention, hands-off winemaking techniques, this Chardonnay emphasizes natural fruit expression and terroir-driven character. Gentle handling and careful oak integration preserve freshness, aromatic clarity, and texture.
Food pairing
Pairs beautifully with:
Fresh seafood and shellfish
Roast chicken or turkey
Creamy pasta dishes
Soft cheeses and light starters
Producer & region
Crafted by Cré Wines, a boutique Australian producer focused on terroir-driven, expressive wines. This Chardonnay reflects the cool-climate elegance, bright fruit, and precision of the Adelaide Hills.
Shipping & storage
Store in a cool, dark place, ideally at 10–14°C. Best enjoyed within 1–3 years to maintain its crisp, fresh, and vibrant character.
FAQs
Q: What is the grape variety?A: Chardonnay.
Q: Should this wine be chilled?A: Yes, serve chilled at 10–14°C for optimal freshness.
Q: Can it be cellared?A: Best enjoyed within 1–3 years to preserve its bright, elegant character.
Fin Wines, a fermentation collective, launched in January 2020 with a range of wines, ciders and piquettes. Fin Wines is producing young, fresh and most importantly fun drinks with an emphasis on drinkability. They are doing this a very lo-fi way in terms of minimal additions, no filtering, spontaneous fermentation, with minimal faffing in the winery.
Fin Wines consists of JonJo McEvoy, Oliver Johns, and Angus Hean.