{"title":"Hunter Valley Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eChardonnay and the Hunter Valley go back a long way, and so do we. First Creek has been making it here in Australia's oldest wine region since 1998, and today it runs through the hands of Liz Silkman, four times Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year and Halliday Winemaker of the Year for 2025. Our Chardonnay leans fruit-driven and textural, with just enough French oak to add richness without stealing the show, all white peach, citrus and that fine Hunter minerality. Every current-release Hunter Valley Chardonnay we make is right here, from the easy-drinking Classic to our Single Vineyard wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat does Hunter Valley Chardonnay taste like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThink white peach, nectarine and a squeeze of grapefruit, a creamy middle from time on oak and lees, then a clean, mineral finish that keeps you coming back for the next sip. The Classic is bright and ready to go tonight. The Single Vineyard and Winemaker's Reserve wines have more to say and reward a little patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Hunter Valley Chardonnay range\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassic is our everyday Chardonnay, generous with fruit and happy alongside dinner. Single Vineyard is drawn from individual Hunter blocks, so each one wears its patch of dirt proudly. Winemaker's Reserve is Liz's pick of the best parcels of the vintage, made only when the fruit earns it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to serve and cellar\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it chilled, around 10 to 13 degrees. It loves roast chicken, garlicky prawns, a creamy pasta or a wedge of soft cheese. The Classic is made to enjoy now. Give the Single Vineyard and Reserve wines a few years in a cool, dark spot and they will thank you for it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2022-merton-single-vineyard-chardonnay","title":"Single Vineyard Merton Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eBright and complex, notes of stonefruit and lemongrass with a background of cashew nuts and subtle oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Creek Wines is a family owned and operated winery based in the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine producing region. The talented family of winemakers comprises of Liz, Shaun and Greg Silkman whose emphasis on careful fruit selection and rigorous attention to detail produce a range of wines that appeal to both critics and consumers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Winemaker's Reserve collection encapsulates regional and vineyard provenance, winemaking skill and integrity, as well as the essence of the First Creek style. We select grapes from benchmark vineyards, only in vintages when the fruit reaches the pinnacle of viticultural quality. The result is small batches of exceptionally rare and special wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Creek Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49829223399710,"sku":"FIN-SVYCHA22LME","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/9046\/9662\/files\/FirstCreekSVYMertonVineyardChardonnayHunterValleyNV_19a48d72-231a-4f7f-a674-b4be315452a9.webp?v=1748292662"},{"product_id":"classic-hunter-valley-chardonnay-2024","title":"Classic Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eFruit driven with careful integration of the best French Oak available gives the wine depth and texture, complementing the fresh stone fruit and citrus with slatey minerality in this Hunter Valley Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Creek Wines is a family owned and operated winery based in the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine producing region. The talented family of winemakers comprises of Liz, Shaun and Greg Silkman whose emphasis on careful fruit selection and rigorous attention to detail produce a range of wines that appeal to both critics and consumers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first Chardonnay in Australia was produced in the Hunter Valley. Our style is very much fruit driven, with oak being '\u003cem\u003ea flavour\u003c\/em\u003e' rather than '\u003cem\u003ethe flavour\u003c\/em\u003e'. You can find something to love in this incredible Classic Range Hunter Valley Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Creek Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50606374617374,"sku":"FIN-CLACHA24L","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/9046\/9662\/files\/First_Creek_CLASSIC_Chardonnay_N.V.webp?v=1748292470"}],"url":"https:\/\/firstcreekwines.com.au\/collections\/hunter-valley-chardonnay.oembed","provider":"First Creek Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}