Vinelea

Chardonnay 2023

Based in Beechworth, Victoria, Vinelea is the craft-winery of Stuart Smith and Rhonda Parish, founded on small-scale estate viticulture and minimal-intervention practices. With deep roots in the region’s granitic soils and cool-climate conditions, they specialise in expressive whites and reds that balance texture, purity and regional character.

This 2023 vintage shines with a bright yellow-gold hue and a nose rich in cashew, citrus and stone-fruit, with subtle oak under-notes. On the palate it is rich and seductive, yet underpinned by lively acidity and excellent length—bold in flavour but balanced in structure, promising both immediate appeal and medium-term maturity