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AI ResearchedThe Taylors Estate Label Chardonnay 2024 is a medium-bodied white wine sourced from a 74% Padthaway and 26% Clare Valley blend, matured for 9 months in French oak. It is a consistently awarded wine — the 2024 vintage earned 1 trophy and 6 gold medals — and is crafted for immediate enjoyment while offering short-term cellaring potential. It represents exceptional value at its price point, combining fruit-forward character with elegant oak integration.
Taylors Wines (also known as Wakefield Wines in certain markets)
Taylors Wines is a family-owned winery established in 1969 by Bill Taylor Sr. and his sons in the Clare Valley, South Australia. Now in its third generation, it is renowned for combining large production volumes with an impressive haul of wine show medals and trophies across all price levels.
Blend
74% Padthaway, 26% Clare Valley (100% Chardonnay)
Tasting Profile
Aromas of white peach, nectarines and subtle citrus zest with hints of cashew and cream. On the palate, fresh stone fruit combines with cashews and an underlying toastiness from barrel fermentation, delivering a clean, elegant finish with a zesty acid backbone.
Region
The Clare Valley is located approximately 150 kilometres from Adelaide and is one of Australia's oldest wine-producing regions, known for its warm days, cool nights, and terra rossa soils. Padthaway, in South Australia's Limestone Coast, is a key partner region prized for its Chardonnay fruit.
Price Context
RRP ~AUD $22.00; available from approximately AUD $16.99–$24.00 at retail
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