Rochford Latitude Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2024 - 12 Bottles

Product Description

Winery Background

Rochford Wines is a respected producer in the Yarra Valley (Victoria, Australia), combining vineyard care, regional sensitivity, and approachable style. The Latitude label is part of their lineup aimed at delivering wines that are expressive of place, yet friendly to enjoy. The vineyard team alongside winemaker Kaspar Hermann ensures the vines are nurtured to express the cool-climate elegance of the Yarra Valley. Rochford has built a reputation for wines that balance fruit intensity with acidity and texture.

Vineyards and Vintage Conditions

The 2024 vintage in the Yarra Valley was marked by moderate daytime temperatures and cool nights, which help preserve freshness and bright acidity in white varieties. Fruit for this Chardonnay is sourced from vineyards in the Yarra Valley that benefit from good drainage and diverse soils (loamy, clay, volcanic influence in some parcels) that give both structure and minerality. Harvesting is timed to capture optimal ripeness while avoiding over-maturity.

Winemaking

Grapes are handpicked (or carefully selected) and processed to retain aromatic purity. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks to preserve fresh fruit flavours, including the citrus, melon and stone fruit notes noted by retailers. There may be light oak influence or subtle oak treatment (barrel ageing or oak lees) to add texture and a touch of creaminess without overwhelming the fresh fruit character. The wine is finished with well-balanced acidity and a clean dry finish.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale straw with hints of gold.

• Aroma: White peach, melon, citrus blossom and lemon verbena. Subtle notes of stonefruit and perhaps a gentle waft of oak or smoke in the background. 

• Palate: Crisp and fresh, fruit-driven (melons, peaches, citrus) with a vibrant mineral streak. Balanced acidity gives lift; oak (if present) is gentle, contributing to creaminess or soft texture rather than dominance. Finishes clean, bright, and elegant.
  

Food Pairing

Ideal with seafood (grilled prawns, scallops), fresh salads, creamy pasta, or even lighter poultry. Also great just chilled on its own, especially on warm afternoons or for casual entertaining.

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