Sonnen Tasmanian Chardonnay 2024
This small batch Chardonnay made by nominated Young Gun of Wine, Luke Andree is brimming with white peaches and nectarine fruits. It has a refined mid palate with a steely and mineral edge, a touch of quince and fine herbs which finishes with a racy level of acidity.
Match with natural oysters, Brie Cheese or mediteranean poached Sea Bass with cherry Tomatoes with green olives.
Region: Derwent Valley, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 93pts
Last tasted by Joe, 22/1/23
This small batch Chardonnay made by nominated Young Gun of Wine, Luke Andree is brimming with white peaches and nectarine fruits. It has a refined mid palate with a steely and mineral edge, a touch of quince and fine herbs which finishes with a racy level of acidity.
Match with natural oysters, Brie Cheese or mediteranean poached Sea Bass with cherry Tomatoes with green olives.
Region: Derwent Valley, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 93pts
Last tasted by Joe, 22/1/23
This small batch Chardonnay made by nominated Young Gun of Wine, Luke Andree is brimming with white peaches and nectarine fruits. It has a refined mid palate with a steely and mineral edge, a touch of quince and fine herbs which finishes with a racy level of acidity.
Match with natural oysters, Brie Cheese or mediteranean poached Sea Bass with cherry Tomatoes with green olives.
Region: Derwent Valley, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 93pts
Last tasted by Joe, 22/1/23
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.
