16 Stops Chardonnay 2025
£10.25
The wine
The 16 Stops Chardonnay shows just how much character premium South Australian fruit can deliver at an everyday price. Cool, careful winemaking keeps it fresh and unfussy, the kind of white you reach for without a second thought.
Made in McLaren Vale alongside the respected Willunga 100 wines under winemaker Renae Hirsch, it carries real polish for the money. Expect ripe apple and white peach, a gentle savoury, mealy edge and a clean line of acidity that keeps everything in balance through a long finish.
A versatile, food-friendly white that suits roast chicken, creamy pasta or simply a glass on its own. Serve well chilled.
The producer
16 Stops
View all 16 Stops wines16 Stops is the wine that proves serious South Australian character need not carry a serious price. Built around the idea that a region defines a wine, the range draws on premium fruit from McLaren Vale, the Adelaide regions and the wider sun-soaked vineyards of the state, then bottles it with a polish that belies the modest outlay.
The wines are made in McLaren Vale alongside the acclaimed Willunga 100 range, under the same expert eye of winemaker Renae Hirsch. That shared cellar and know-how show in the glass: ripe, generous fruit shaped with a cool, modern precision that keeps everything fresh and ready for the table.
From a vibrant, peppery Shiraz to a textured, citrus-bright Chardonnay, these 16 Stops wines are built for easy enjoyment and good company. If you are looking for an honest introduction to the warmth and generosity of South Australia, this is a confident place to begin.
