Not all Chardys are created equal, and Patrick Sullivan's have well and truly flown off the radar. If you're looking for intensity and concentration, fix your focus on Pat's single vineyard lineup. Freshness dolled up with an electric energy to match—this is a call to get your disco boots on.
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Pat’s rise has been quick. In less than a decade, his Chardonnays have become some of the country’s most sought-after. He’s firmly in the great wines are grown, not made camp—studying viticulture over winemaking and spending most of his time where it matters: in the dirt. A philosophy that led him to Gippsland’s ancient volcanic soils in the Baw Baw Shire, where he planted Tumblestone Farm in 2013. These days, he’s all in on Chardonnay, sourcing from Gippsland, the Upper Yarra, Henty and the Limestone Coast—each site shaped by cool climates and serious minerality. Look, the man doesn’t miss.
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Patrick Sullivan
Masterglass 3-Pack
$220 RRP$244
Patrick Sullivan - Flint Chardonnay 2025
Patrick Sullivan - Woori Yallock Chardonnay 2025
Patrick Sullivan - Camp Hill Chardonnay 2025
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This is magic, all balance, all finesse. Chardonnay that hits you hard with lemon zest and nectarine, rounded by nougat nuttiness and fennel on the fleshy palate. Yarra Valley fruit always delivers energy and richness, and with 15% new oak this is far from a shy wine. Bliss-state, imminent.
PROFILE: Lemon, Walnut, Marshmallow, Nectarine, Slate
STYLE: Edgy & Zippy |
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This is a dry grown vineyard a stones throw from the snowy fields of Gippsland, so intensity and concentration is the name of the game. Opulent florals and preserved lemon finish with toasty hazelnuts and cream. Patrick Sullivan and Chardonnay: a stroke of genius.
PROFILE: Hazelnut, Floral, Spice, Lemon, Buttery
STYLE: Edgy & Zippy
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We’ll wager this will be the best swamp juice you’re likely to try. We’re looking at mature Chardonnay plantings, shaping a powerful wine generous in ripe lime and white peach. With a strong supporting cast of hazelnuts, earth and slate, you won’t forget Patrick Sullivan in a hurry.
PROFILE: Lime, Hazelnut, Peach, Grass, Slate
STYLE: Edgy & Zippy
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Camp Hill vineyard is one distinctive site. With its rocky, red volcanic soils and high-exposure, its wines were always destined to stand out. Patrick Sullivan keeps things tightly coiled and mineral driven, spotlighting young stonefruit character with precision. Full malo, tick. Floral, graceful and mighty good.
PROFILE: Orange Blossom, Pear, Spice, Peach, Mineral
STYLE: Full & Lively
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Mount Gambier is one of Australia's most unique wine regions, boasting a treasure trove of volcanic and limestone soils. Chardonnay of tension and clarity, citrus driven and pure. Magic minerals front and centre, in balance with peach blossom aroma and chalky texture.
PROFILE: Almond Blossom, Lemon, Green Apple, Grapefruit, Mineral
STYLE: Full & Lively
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