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Future Perfect Chardonnay Derwent Valley 2024

$41.95 $45.00 
100% Chardonnay from Kinvarra Vineyard in the Upper Derwent Valley.

The 5th release of Chardonnay from this wonderful site for Future Perfect. A warm and dry growing season led to a bountiful harvest. Hand picked and fruit was whole bunch pressed to a mix of old and new French oak. Natural ferments, sensitive lees work post ferment and full MLF.

This single vineyard Chardonnay is refreshing and zesty with restrained fruits of white peaches and nectarines. Citrus fruits play a supporting role with Myer lemons and quince keeping a tight reign through the mid palate. Touches of oak spices, jasmine flowers and minerality, make for a stylish and complex wine that finishes with a crisp acid line. It's a wine that will continue to develop in the cellar through to 2035 and quite possibly beyond. Match with a Deep Sea White Fish like Blue Eye with a cream based sauce 
Region: Derwent Valley, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 93pts
Last tasted by Joe, 18/1/26
100% Chardonnay from Kinvarra Vineyard in the Upper Derwent Valley.

The 5th release of Chardonnay from this wonderful site for Future Perfect. A warm and dry growing season led to a bountiful harvest. Hand picked and fruit was whole bunch pressed to a mix of old and new French oak. Natural ferments, sensitive lees work post ferment and full MLF.

This single vineyard Chardonnay is refreshing and zesty with restrained fruits of white peaches and nectarines. Citrus fruits play a supporting role with Myer lemons and quince keeping a tight reign through the mid palate. Touches of oak spices, jasmine flowers and minerality, make for a stylish and complex wine that finishes with a crisp acid line. It's a wine that will continue to develop in the cellar through to 2035 and quite possibly beyond. Match with a Deep Sea White Fish like Blue Eye with a cream based sauce 
Region: Derwent Valley, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 93pts
Last tasted by Joe, 18/1/26

About Future Perfect Wines

Future Perfect is a boutique Tasmanian winery producing small‑batch, terroir‑driven wines from carefully selected vineyard parcels in regions like the Derwent Valley and Coal River. Operating from a converted facility in Goodwood, Hobart, the winery uses modest equipment — barrels, a basket press, and tanks — giving their wines a handcrafted, artisanal quality. Founded by Thomas New, the label focuses on cool‑climate expressions rather than warmer regions, with an emphasis on purity, freshness, and sense of place.

The portfolio includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, and occasional blends, often bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve vibrancy. Future Perfect wines are known for their clarity and energy — Chardonnays with bright citrus and stone‑fruit notes, Pinot Noirs with delicate red fruits and subtle spice — making them elegant and food‑friendly, particularly with dishes like duck, lamb, or fresh, seasonal fare.