In Dreams Chardonnay 2024

I think this may be the most floral and enticing vintage of this wine I have seen. Star Jasmine, Freesia and cut green apples. There is lemon sorbet and juicy white nectarines too. Fruit is focused and in a superbly ripe state, this has been captured by the majority stainless steel preservation with a small portion (10%) of new French oak.  The zeal continues with acres of acidity and the white stone fruit taking centre stage. Some almond milk creaminess and a touch of cold butter, this is a memorable wine of excellent value and length. For those that love the zing of citrus and deliberate drive of Yarra Valley Chardonnay. A fitting wine for crusty bread sweeping up creamy burrata and lemon oil. Points: 92/100

Wine Pilot ∙ 16th Aug 2025

A blend from across the Yarra, with the focus being the township of Yarra Junction in the Upper Yarra Valley. A luminous green gold. A little more open-knit than the '23; you'll find an attractive combination of stone fruits, acacia honey and grilled nuts, while the palate is flavoursome, chalky textured and long. A delicious and well-priced wine to drink now and over the next two to three years. Points: 93/100

Halliday Wine Companion ∙ 5th Aug 2025

Light straw yellow hue. Pineapple and sourdough starter aromas. Medium weighted, grapefruit and pineapple fruits with nougat and flinty minerality. There is tension to the acidity as it rolls along, with hints of tannins bringing more grip to it and drying the finish. A little more time to integrate would be recommended. Points: 91/100

The Real Review ∙ 16th Jul 2025

Chardonnay with its head screwed on. Delivers with medium weight, a crispness to texture, some green melon, a touch of lime in mineral water, waxy pear, ginger, a splash of pink grapefruit juice. Frisky and bright, enough depth of flavour, a very Chardonnay 101 experience with easy pleasure on hand. Points: 90/100

The Wine Front ∙ 12th Jul 2025

Delicate and minerally aromas of nectarines, white peaches, lemon pith and lime zest. The palate is medium-bodied with focused acidity and a rounded mouthfeel that leads to a crisp, fresh and focused finish. Very restrained and pretty, with a soft touch. Drink or hold. Screw cap. Points: 93/100

jamessuckling.com ∙ 6th Jun 2025