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Toolangi Vineyard stands among the Yarra Valley’s finest Chardonnay sites. Located in the Dixon’s Creek subregion and bordered by the Toolangi State Forest, this sheltered, low-yielding vineyard is planted to Gingin, Mendoza, and I10V3 clones on fine clay-loam soils. Year after year, it produces wines of distinct character and a strong sense of place.
Pauls Lane Chardonnay is sourced from just 20 rows within D Block on the 11-hectare property, all planted to the I10V3 clone when the vineyard was established in 1995. The fruit was handpicked on 15th February, then crushed, destemmed, and pressed to French oak (10%) for fermentation, followed by nine months’ maturation on lees. Winemaker Kaspar Hermann avoids malolactic conversion for this cuvée, as the I10V3 clone naturally achieves an ideal balance of acidity and flavour.
The 2025 release is another standout—showcasing pure citrus and stone fruit flavours, bright zesty acidity, and subtle spice, all carried through a long finish with a distinctive saline edge. A finely tuned, full-expression Chardonnay from one of the Yarra’s go-to producers.