The High Country Chardonnay has a strong award history with a total of 67 medals won at national wine shows since its launch in 1995 including 1 trophy, 9 Gold and 13 Silvers. The 2002 vintage is no exception and with its new vibrant packaging, provides a smart and elegant offering for around $12 per bottle.

The High Country Chardonnay 2002 uses only free-run juice, which is then partially fermented in French and American oak barriques and left on lees for 6 months. This results in a soft, elegant Chardonnay full of peach and citrus fruit flavours that is the perfect accompaniment to poultry dishes and light Italian cuisine, especially pasta.

The High Country Vineyard is situated in the King Valley, North East Victoria. The substantial vineyards are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Shiraz along with some experimental varieties. Fruit is sourced from premium cooler climate vineyards from North East Victoria, predominantly the King and Alpine Valleys. It is here where some of the vineyards climb 600 metres above sea level. This high altitude results in a long, cool ripening period, which in turn produces elegant and concentrated flavours in the wines.

The High Country Cool Climate range of wines first released in 1998
comprise of;

High Country Shiraz 2001
High Country Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
High Country Merlot 2001
High Country Chardonnay 2002

Two aromatic white wines to be released in August 2003 under screw cap are;
High Country Sauvignon Blanc 2003
High Country Riesling 2003