Welcome to my opening blog message that today will be looking at Chardonnay. Most winelovers would have had the good and the ugly with their Chardonnay experiences. Perhaps it is diversity of style that prompts some unhappy opinions for the variety. We have not heard "too oaky, too fat, too rich or lacking acid" .... or "too much acid, too lean, no fruit" in regards to our vintages. Our highly acclaimed 2006 is more towards the leaner Chablis style, while the 2007 is a richer, rounded wine with a little more fruitiness. A matter of personal preference and worth exploring.  We have had an excellent run of Chardonnay vintages and feel proud that these received industry awards. For us it remains the great white wine of the world, being the most multi-faceted of whites, the best for length, food accompaniment etc. And although our Chardonnay's remain popular, it is the Pinot Gris that walks out the door.