Chalmers "Montevecchio Bianco" Heathcote White Blend 2022

In Short

A crisp white blend from Heathcote with bright citrus, stone fruit, and a mineral spine that tastes like the limestone country it comes from.

Quick Facts

• Region: Heathcote, Victoria, Australia
• Variety: White Blend
• Style: Crisp, mineral-driven white
• Best For: Casual weeknight drinking, aperitifs

Why We Stock It

Chalmers makes wines that taste like where they are from, and this white blend shows the mineral character of Heathcote's limestone soils without pretension. At this price it is a smart everyday pour with enough structure to work at the table.

Tasting Profile

Bright and mineral with citrus and stone fruit threading through.

• Aroma: Lemon, white peach, subtle herbal notes
• Palate: Crisp and mineral-driven, lemon and white peach with a touch of salinity
• Structure & Finish: Clean and refreshing with lingering minerality and good acidity

Winemaking

Details of fermentation and ageing are not reliably known for this bottling. Chalmers' whites are typically made to emphasize the wine's natural acidity and mineral character.

Serving & Pairing

Serve chilled, between 48 and 52 degrees Fahrenheit. No decanting needed. Try it with oysters and raw shellfish, or simply with a wedge of fresh cheese and bread on a warm afternoon. The wine's acidity and salinity cut through briny flavors and pair naturally with lighter fare.

The Estate

Chalmers Wines is a small producer in Heathcote focused on expressing the character of the region through both red and white wines. The winery works with growers across the Heathcote region to source fruit.

Terroir

Heathcote sits on ancient Cambrian bedrock with limestone-rich soils that give the wines a distinctive mineral edge. The region's warm inland climate and significant diurnal temperature swing allow whites here to maintain good acidity even in riper vintages, a character that shows clearly in this blend.