2024 Sailor Seeks Horse Chardonnay

We’ve been huge fans of Paul and Gilli's Chardonnay over the years. More Chardonnay in the Huon Valley, we say! Tthe 2024 vintage is a slight departure from the lean, bracing styles of the past. It was a proper low-yield year in the south, with the growing season exceptionally dry and warm which saw yields drop to a tiny 2.5 tonnes per hectare. That concentration is felt immediately.

It's one of the more generous SSH Chardonnays we've seen on release. Think custard apple and white stone fruit, with a savoury, floral lift and just a hint of parmesan rind. More chalky than saline as previous years. Delicious but a different kind of delicious for those who have followed the label.

What really stands out is the texture. There's a distinct "chalkiness" and a weight to the wine that Paul reckons comes from those ultra-low yields. It’s a powerful, detailed Chardonnay that feels incredibly settled and safe. If you've loved the precision of previous years, this 2024 adds a layer of plushness and drive that makes it one of their most compelling releases yet. 

Just 12 bottles available.