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- 2025 Patrick Sullivan Ada River Chardonnay
- 2025 Patrick Sullivan Bull Swamp Chardonnay
- 2025 Patrick Sullivan Camp Hill Chardonnay
- 2025 Patrick Sullivan Willow Lake Chardonnay
- 2025 Patrick Sullivan Woori Yallock Chardonnay
2025 Patrick Sullivan Ada River Chardonnay
Pat Sullivan’s work in the foothills of Mount Baw Baw is some of the most exciting Chardonnay winemaking in the country right now. The Ada River site is a tiny, one-hectare patch of dry-grown vines planted back in 1982. Sitting at 300m elevation on deep, red volcanic soils, it’s protected from the harsh snowfield winds by 360-degree windbreaks, allowing the fruit to develop incredible concentration without losing its cool-climate nerve.
The 2025 is a wine of real authority. It leads with white peach and citrus zest, but there’s a sophisticated savoury edge - think toasted hazelnut and a flicker of delicate spice. Pat gave this 10 months in barrique with 30% new oak, and while that provides a sturdy frame, it’s the volcanic "crunch" and mineral drive that defines the finish. This is about fruit, first and foremost, the oak a secondary player.
It’s a powerful Chardonnay that manages to stay bright and fresh. We’ve always loved how Pat lets these Gippsland sites speak for themselves, and the Ada River feels particularly settled and commanding this year. This is arguably one of the most exciting Chardonnays to enter the upper echelon of Australian wine in the past decade.
96 points
"Patrick Sullivan may just get his black belt for chardonnay from his 2025 releases... This is superb chardonnay, distinct for its styling and somewhat other-worldy for Australian chardonnay generally, in the best sense. All about it."
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)
2025 Patrick Sullivan Bull Swamp Chardonnay
Bull Swamp is where Pat gets his most powerful fruit, sourced from the oldest P58 clone plantings on a north-facing slope just outside Warragul. Planted in 1982, these dry-grown vines dig deep into rich volcanic soils that Pat reckons provide a unique "nourishment" and energy to the wine.
Because this site sits at a lower 100m elevation with less airflow than his other blocks, the fruit naturally leans into a richer, more concentrated profile.
The 2025 is a masterclass in balancing the natural Gippsland weight with drive. You get a complex nose of candied lime and lime leaf, and white peach, backed by a classic hazelnut note. Pat's classic winemaking here - 10 months in barrique with 30% new oak ensuring the wood supports rather than defines the final character of the wine. Vineyard first, as is Pat's philosophy.
The palate is firm and textured, carrying a pronounced saline, mineral edge that cuts through the richness. It’s a plush, mouth-filling white that finishes long and taut. We've always seen Bull Swamp as the "powerhouse" of the lineup, and this 2025 release feels incredibly complete and sure of itself.
96 points
"This is a little bit of everything in one glass, and I absolutely love it."
- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)
2025 Patrick Sullivan Camp Hill Chardonnay
This is the first time Pat has bottled Camp Hill as a standalone single-vineyard cuvée, and it’s a site that deserves the spotlight.
Located at the highest point between the Strzelecki and Great Dividing Ranges, this tiny half-hectare plot sits at 250m on rocky, red volcanic soil. The exposed, north-facing position gets plenty of air circulation, which Pat notes helps manage disease and naturally concentrates the fruit character.
This is a tightly coiled, mineral-charged Chardonnay. There’s a core of ripe nectarine and white peach on the nose, complemented by a subtle saline note through the spine. Because those roots have to penetrate such rocky ground, there’s a real mineral edge that adds definition right through the mid-palate.
It’s a textured, energetic Chardonnay with a long and precise finish. We reckon this is a brilliant debut for the site, offering a wine further on the nervy, volcanic end of Pat's Chardonnay spectrum that perfectly complements the rest of the range.
96 points
"There is a quiet intensity, struggling to get out of its shell. It has serious concentration and a sense of more to come. This really blossomed with time exposed to air, revealing itself as a most complete and seamless chardonnay. It deserves a good aeration if drinking now."
- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)
2025 Patrick Sullivan Willow Lake Chardonnay
Another first-time release for Pat, the Willow Lake Chardonnay comes from Gladysdale in the southern end of the Yarra Valley. These are some of the oldest vines in the sub-region, planted between 1979 and 1982 at an elevation of 300m.
The surrounding forests create a unique mesoclimate that Pat says contributes to a particularly supple structure and rich aromatics.
The wine is incredibly fresh, leading with lime sorbet, citrus peel, and white peach. It spent 10 months in barrique with 30% new oak, adding a layer of roasted citrus and a subtle, nutty complexity that never overwhelms the fruit.
The palate is bright and textured, with a taut acidity that provides excellent focus and energy. It’s a clean, persistent white that feels both nimble and rich at the same time. This is a smart addition to the Sullivan stable, just a couple of hundred cases made.
95 points
"Patrick Sullivan has rapidly clawed up into some of my favorite Chardonnays in this country, and with so many standout wines nationally to take into account, this is as big a compliment as I can fathom."
- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)
2025 Patrick Sullivan Woori Yallock Chardonnay
This release sees Pat heading into the Upper Yarra to work with the storied Lusatia Park vineyard. Planted in 1985 on an "almost perfect" north-facing slope, the site is famous for its red basalt soils which Pat credits for the extraordinary length in the wine.
While it’s technically Yarra Valley fruit, the Sullivan thumbrint is there in spades.
The 2025 is an elegant, high-toned expression that focuses on precision over raw weight. The nose is incredibly pretty, showing white orchard blossom and yellow peach with a subtle thread of spice and brioche.
It’s a generous wine, but that Yarra altitude ensures the orchard fruit is always balanced by bright, snapping acidity. The finish is where the basalt soil really speaks, revealing a long, poised, and mineral-flecked elegance. It’s a fascinating "Gippsland lens" on Yarra fruit, and given the tiny production, it’s one for the collectors.
96 points
"This is a beautiful, mouthwatering, textural Chardonnay, as all the Patrick Sullivan Chardonnays are."
- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)
| Type | White |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Country | Australia |
| Australian State | VIC |
| Feature |
High Score |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Size | 750ml |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
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