Tamburlaine Preservative Free Chardonnay 2025: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Lemon curd & clean-creamy

This preservative free Chardonnay keeps things bright and modern, with just enough mid-palate creaminess to feel satisfying. Expect lemon curd and green apple up front, then ripe pear and a subtle savoury edge. The finish stays dry, clean and refreshingly tidy—exactly what you want when you love Chardonnay flavour but prefer a lighter, fresher feel. And yes: it’s preservative free, with no added sulphur dioxide.

Highlights

• Preservative free (no added sulphur dioxide)
• Certified organic and vegan-suitable
• Lemon curd and green apple with ripe pear
• Softly creamy mid-palate, finishing dry and clean

Taste Profile

Tasting Notes

Lemon curd and green apple lead, followed by ripe pear and a gentle savoury note. The palate is softly creamy through the middle, but finishes dry, bright and clean with a refreshing, food-friendly line.

Winemaking

Made without added sulphur dioxide, with careful handling to keep the fruit bright and the palate clean. The style leans fresh and modern—more citrus and orchard fruit than heavy oak—so it feels lively even with that Chardonnay mid-palate comfort.

Vineyard & Vintage

From certified organic fruit selected for freshness and clarity. The aim is a Chardonnay that tastes pure and vibrant, with a clean finish and gentle texture.

Why We Love It

Because it’s Chardonnay that feels “clean” and easy, while still giving you the lemony, creamy satisfaction you want. It’s also a brilliant choice when you’re specifically seeking preservative free wine without giving up flavour.

Food Pairing

Go for roast chicken, creamy pasta, buttery seafood and soft cheeses. That citrus line also makes it great with herby salads and grilled fish.

Try matching this wine with →

• Creamy garlic chicken — Find a Recipe
• Lemon butter fish — Find a Recipe
• Chicken and leek pie — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

When you want Chardonnay comfort, but you also want it to feel fresh, bright and not at all heavy.

Cellaring

Best enjoyed young for its citrusy freshness. Drink now to 2–3 years.

Producer

Tamburlaine has been making wine since 1966 and began converting vineyards to organic production in 1998. They’re one of Australia’s best-known certified organic producers, with vineyards in the Hunter Valley and Orange/Central Ranges regions. Their preservative free range is crafted for clean, vibrant drinking without added sulphur dioxide.

Related Wines To Try →

More Chardonnay (including a great option from another producer):

• Peachy, fresh and gently creamy — Tamburlaine Organic Grapevine Chardonnay 2024
• Textural barrel-ferment style — Tamburlaine Point 65 Barrel Ferment Chardonnay 2023
• Organic, modern and fruit-forward — Battle of Bosworth Chardonnay

FAQ

What does Tamburlaine Preservative Free Chardonnay taste like?

Lemon curd and green apple with ripe pear and a softly creamy mid-palate. It finishes dry, clean and gently savoury.

Is this wine preservative free?

Yes—this wine is preservative free, with no added sulphur dioxide.

What does “preservative free” mean in wine?

It means no sulphur dioxide has been added during winemaking. (Wine can still contain naturally occurring sulphites.) Many people find these wines taste extra clean and fruit-forward.

Is it organic and vegan?

Yes—certified organic and vegan-suitable.

Is it a big, buttery Chardonnay?

No—it’s fresher and more modern in style, with citrus-and-orchard fruit and a softly creamy mid-palate rather than heavy oak.

What food matches best?

Roast chicken, creamy pasta, buttery seafood, and soft cheeses like brie or camembert are all beautiful matches.

How should I serve it?

Serve chilled at 8–10°C. Too cold and you’ll mute the lemony aromatics—so let it sit for a minute after pouring if it’s straight from the fridge.

Who will love this wine?

If you like fresh, modern Chardonnay (and you specifically want a preservative free option), this is an easy yes—lemony, softly creamy and super food-friendly.

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