Sonnen Tasmanian Chardonnay 2025

$39.95 $43.00

Sonnen Chardonnay is a small batch, minimal intervention Chardonnay, having undergone wild-ferment and aged sur-lie in large puncheons, giving the wine a fine, layered texture with lively acidity and pronounced fruit character. Yellow stone fruits and bright citrus, complemented by delicate savoury spice and a mineral-etched, elegant mid-palate, reflecting the cool Derwent/Tamar Valley terroir and the winery’s focus on expressive, food-friendly

Region: Derwent Valley, Tasmania

Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 92pts

Last tasted by Joe 12/2/26

Sonnen Chardonnay is a small batch, minimal intervention Chardonnay, having undergone wild-ferment and aged sur-lie in large puncheons, giving the wine a fine, layered texture with lively acidity and pronounced fruit character. Yellow stone fruits and bright citrus, complemented by delicate savoury spice and a mineral-etched, elegant mid-palate, reflecting the cool Derwent/Tamar Valley terroir and the winery’s focus on expressive, food-friendly

Region: Derwent Valley, Tasmania

Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 92pts

Last tasted by Joe 12/2/26

About Sonnen Wines

Sonnen Wines is a boutique winery in Tasmania, founded in 2020 by winemaker Luke Andree. After an early interest in wine led him from physiotherapy studies to winemaking at Charles Sturt University, Luke honed his craft at prestigious wineries like Stefano Lubiana, Moorilla Estate, and Mac Forbes, with an influential stint in Germany at Weingut Melsheimer. Luke produces small-batch, minimal-intervention wines under the Sonnen label, focusing on Tasmania’s unique terroir.

Sonnen’s portfolio includes Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir, crafted with techniques like skin contact fermentation for added complexity. The 2024 Blanc, for example, is made from Tamar Valley Pinot Gris with a portion left on skins. Luke also serves as assistant winemaker at Pressing Matters in the Coal River Valley, collaborating with Samantha Connew from Stargazer Wines. His dedication to authentic, expressive Tasmanian wines has earned Sonnen a growing reputation among wine enthusiasts.