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The Dual Personality of McLaren Vale Chardonnay - Oaked vs Non-Oaked
Aug 21, 2025
McLaren Vale, a world-renowned wine region just south of Adelaide, South Australia, is celebrated for its potent Shiraz and elegant Grenache. However, the region’s diverse terroir and cooling maritime influence also provide the perfect canvas for crafting exceptional Chardonnay.  Far from the heavily oaked, buttery Chardonnays of a bygone era, modern McLaren Vale Chardonnay showcases a vibrant spectrum of styles, from crisp and unwooded to rich and complex. This versatility makes it a captivating wine for the dinner table, capable of complementing a vast array of Australian dishes.