Silkman Wines Estate Chardonnay 2023

2023 | Hunter Valley | Chardonnay

Description

Crafted by award-winning winemaker Liz Silkman, this is a modern Hunter Valley Chardonnay that hits that sweet spot between elegance and complexity. From the glass, expect ripe melon, preserved citrus peel, and a whisper of toasty oak. The palate follows with sweet pineapple and nectarine, balanced by a creamy mouthfeel and a touch of spice. Subtle sulfides and gentle oak give the wine a refined savoury edge, while the citrus core drives through to a long, clean finish.

This is superb value Chardonnay—drinkable now, but destined to evolve beautifully over the next few years.

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Crafted by award-winning winemaker Liz Silkman, this is a modern Hunter Valley Chardonnay that hits that sweet spot b...
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Produced from a small parcel of quality fruit from Pokolbin. One of the best value chardonnays around, with its reserved fruitiness and gentle complexity. Pure, delicate lemon fruit accented by subtle savoury notes and a whisper of refined, clean signature sulfides. The wine has a beautiful lightness, elegance and charm, with a long, lemony finish" Toni Paterson for James Halliday Wine Companion.

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Winemaker's Notes

Contemporary Hunter Valley Chardonnay. Produced from a extremely small parcel of fruit grown in the heart of Pokolbin.

Technical Info

Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Hunter Valley | New South Wales | Australia
Size: 750mL
Alcohol Volume: 12.7%
Standard Drinks: 7.5
CONTAINS SULPHITES
FINED WITH MILK AND FISH PRODUCTS TRACES MAY REMAIN
WINE OF AUSTRALIA

Cellaring Recommendations

Drink now for freshness or cellar for 3–5 years to develop further complexity and texture.

Further Information About this Wine

Region: Hunter Valley, NSW
Winemaker: Liz Silkman (Halliday Winemaker of the Year 2025)
Fruit Source: Small parcel from Pokolbin
Alcohol: ~13%
Style: Modern, vibrant Chardonnay with balanced oak integration and signature Hunter restraint
Minimal handling to preserve fruit purity, matured in quality French oak

About

Silkman Wines is the creative project of Liz and Shaun Silkman—two Hunter Valley locals who have redefined modern winemaking in the region. While overseeing operations at First Creek Wines, the pair created Silkman as a platform for small-batch, contemporary expressions of classic Hunter varieties. In just a few short years, Silkman has been shortlisted for Winery of the Year, and Liz crowned Halliday’s 2025 Winemaker of the Year.

About Hunter Valley Wine Region

Australia’s oldest wine region and still one of the most dynamic. Famous for its long-lived Semillon and refined Chardonnay, the Hunter Valley combines warm days, cool evenings, and volcanic soils to produce whites of elegance, restraint, and longevity.

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Quick RECAP

Silkman Wines Estate Chardonnay 2023 | 2023 | Chardonnay | Hunter Valley

Crafted by award-winning winemaker Liz Silkman, this is a modern Hunter Valley Chardonnay that hits that sweet spot between elegance and complexity. From the glass, expect ripe melon, preserved citrus peel, and a whisper of toasty oak. The palate follows with sweet pineapple and nectarine, balanced by a creamy mouthfeel and a touch of spice. Subtle sulfides and gentle oak give the wine a refined savoury edge, while the citrus core drives through to a long, clean finish.

This is superb value Chardonnay—drinkable now, but destined to evolve beautifully over the next few years.

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