2024 Howard Park Miamup Chardonnay

Howard Park has been one of Margaret River’s most respected names for decades, but the Miamup range is where they show just how good their everyday wines can be. Chardonnay is a natural fit here, and the 2024 vintage gave them near perfect conditions – steady weather, long ripening, fruit coming in full of flavour but with that lovely line of acidity the region is known for.

This wine pulls together fruit from a handful of sites across Margaret River, which gives it a nice balance of citrus zip, stonefruit weight and a touch of that coastal freshness. The winemaking is kept pretty simple – some fermentation in French oak, some in stainless steel, and just a little lees stirring for texture – so what you get is Chardonnay that tastes alive and unforced.

It’s fresh, flavoursome and super drinkable, the sort of wine you could happily open any night of the week but still feel like you’re drinking something a bit special. Great value, and a very handy bottle to have around.