This cracking cool climate Chardonnay by cult Mornington Peninsula winery, Ten Minutes by Tractor, opens with floral, white flower and lime citrus notes that lift from the glass, an enticing entree to lovely sweet citrus fruit on the front palate and a burst of white peach and nectarine. This wine has great concentration and a fine, long, mineral, and textured finish.

For when: the light’s low, the food’s good, and the night feels unhurried.
Pairs with: roast chicken, creamy pasta, or seared scallops with lemon butter.
If this wine were a feeling, it’d be calm confidence wrapped in silk.

Ten Minutes by Tractor’s 10X range captures the essence of the Peninsula — hand-picked fruit from multiple vineyards, wild fermentation, and gentle oak ageing to highlight texture over weight. The 2022 vintage is one of their finest yet, uniting Chardonnay purity with understated sophistication.