Tapanappa Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay

Brian Croser established Tapanappa to highlight South Australia's premier cool-climate sites, with the Piccadilly Valley in the Adelaide Hills serving as the crown jewel. Planted on high-altitude, high-rainfall slopes, these dry-grown vines thrive in free-draining soils, producing small yields of intensely concentrated fruit that define modern Australian Chardonnay.

The winemaking remains steadfast across every release. Hand-harvested grapes undergo whole-bunch pressing before natural fermentation in French oak barriques, a significant portion of which are new. Lees stirring and full malolactic fermentation lend natural texture, structure, and complexity without obscuring the site's innate purity and mineral drive.

Expect a bouquet of white peach, citrus peel, and crushed flint, balanced by underlying hints of toasted brioche. The palate delivers crisp nectarine and grapefruit flavours anchored by vibrant acidity, finishing long with a distinct chalky minerality. It stands as a reliable benchmark of Adelaide Hills Chardonnay, combining site-driven precision with superb cellaring potential.