Adrian Rodda is a standout name in Victorian Chardonnay, and his Willow Lake Vineyard release captures the precision and poise of this elevated Yarra Valley site. Sourced from the southerly-facing Parkinson’s Road Block, planted in 1979 at 270m altitude, the vineyard's brown gradational soils and cool exposure bring natural freshness and depth. Grapes are hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed and fermented in French oak puncheons (35% new), then aged on lees for 12 months to build texture. The nose offers citrus blossom, white nectarine and grilled nuts, with a palate of citrus and stone fruit, flint, creamy lees and bright acidity. A sleek, structured Chardonnay that shows Yarra class in spades.