The Nashdale Lane Legacy Chardonnay 2022 sits at the top of this Orange estate's range, drawing on the winery's best fruit to make a more concentrated, structured Chardonnay than its varietal-labelled sibling. Orange's altitude gives it the natural acid that underpins this more serious style, sold direct from the winery rather than through the broader varietal range.

White peach, grapefruit and a toasty, nutty complexity lead the nose, with more depth than a straightforward regional Chardonnay typically shows, and a faint honeyed edge. The palate is rich yet precise, stone fruit and citrus layered over a fine, textural mid-palate, with real length building through the finish.

Bright, persistent acid runs through the wine, giving real length and a long, mineral finish that keeps unfolding.

Its richness and structure suit roast chicken with a creamy sauce, lobster, a rich fish pie, or a simple pan-seared veal chop.

This is a Chardonnay built to reward patience — it is drinking well now but should develop further complexity over the next three to five years.