Tasting Notes
Sourced from a beautiful Chardonnay parcel in the Goonawarra vineyard in Sunbury, Victoria. Many layers and depth of primary fruit and savoury, secondary characters. It's a rich and full bodied Chardonnay which is coiled around a tightly-woven backbone of acidity and a pleasant flinty reduction giving the wine added complexity. It's long and generous. A beautifully crafted wine made with minimal intervention for full expression. A highlight of Australian Chardonnay this year. - Chris L
Dilworth & Allain is a small-scale, artisanal winery founded in 2017 by winemaker Chris Dilworth and artist-winemaker Loïque Allain. Based in Leonards Hill near Daylesford, Victoria, they work with vineyards across the Macedon Ranges—farming two sites themselves—and produce exceptionally low volumes, each wine crafted with a strong sense of place.
Chris brings deep experience from winemaking stints in Australia and Burgundy, while Loïque’s background in fine arts informs both the creative approach to winemaking and the distinctive hand-designed labels. Together, they have developed a reputation for thoughtful, terroir-focused wines that combine precision with artistry.
Their range includes expressive Riesling (often made with skin contact), textural Chardonnay from old vines, and elegant Pinot Noir from the Romsey area. All are made with minimal intervention, native yeasts, and only sulphur as an additive, reflecting a philosophy of purity and authenticity.
In just a few years, Dilworth & Allain have established themselves as one of the Macedon Ranges’ most exciting new producers, celebrated for wines of energy, clarity and quiet intensity.
| Product Type | Wine White Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Victoria |
| Sub Region | Sunbury |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |