Elegant, Complex, and Timeless - A Classic Yarra Valley Chardonnay of Grace and Depth

Wantirna Estate Isabella Chardonnay 2024 is a beautifully refined wine from one of the Yarra Valley’s most historic and respected family-run vineyards. Crafted by Maryann and Reg Egan, this Chardonnay epitomises balance and finesse , a seamless interplay of fruit purity, oak texture, and mineral drive. Named after Maryann’s daughter, Isabella stands among Australia’s most distinguished small-production Chardonnays.

Halliday Wine Companion - 97 Points 

This is always a complex and beautifully crafted wine. On the nose you'll find aromas of white peach, just-ripened apricot, crushed stone and a little praline. On the palate, I really like the interplay between the wine's flavour and texture and the fine thread of acidity, giving the wine both structure and length. It's good now but will be even better in four to six years, if not longer from now. Lovely wine. As good, if not better than, the '23. Just 85 dozen bottles made. Philip Rich 

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: White peach, citrus blossom, and flint with notes of hazelnut, nougat, and struck match.

• Palate: Fine and layered, showing stone fruit, lemon curd, and creamy oak supported by taut acidity.

• Finish: Long, mineral, and savoury with lingering citrus and subtle spice.

Food Pairing / Serving Suggestions

Perfect with roast chicken, grilled crayfish, or truffle pasta. Also pairs elegantly with creamy risotto or soft, washed-rind cheeses. Serve lightly chilled to reveal its full depth and precision.

About the Winery

Founded in 1963, Wantirna Estate is one of the Yarra Valley’s oldest family-owned vineyards. Reg and Maryann Egan pioneered cool-climate viticulture in the region, producing wines that combine Burgundian finesse with Australian character. Today, second-generation winemaker Maryann Egan continues the legacy, focusing on small-batch wines made with minimal intervention, hand-harvesting, and traditional techniques. The Isabella Chardonnay represents the pinnacle of the estate’s craftsmanship, elegant, textural, and true to site.

Cellaring Potential

A Chardonnay built for the long haul - enjoy now for its vibrancy or cellar gracefully until 2038+ for complex nutty, honeyed evolution.

Collector’s Note

Wantirna Estate Isabella Chardonnay has earned 96–98 points from Halliday Wine Companion and Gold at the Yarra Valley Wine Show, consistently ranked among Australia’s most collectible Chardonnays. The 2024 vintage continues this distinguished reputation,  pure, sophisticated, and profoundly age-worthy.

Details

• Winery: Wantirna Estate

• Vintage: 2024

• Variety: Chardonnay

• Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

• Classification: Flagship Cool-Climate Chardonnay

• Certifications: Sustainable Viticulture