{"title":"Patrick Sullivan","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 24px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003ePatrick Sullivan has become one of Australia’s leading Chardonnay producers, celebrated for wines that are precise, expressive and deeply tied to place. Based in Gippsland, and working with sites across Yarra Valley and Mount Gambier, his wines are defined by mineral intensity, mouth-watering acidity and a clarity that reflects both site and the hand of a master craftsman.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2024-patrick-sullivan-black-sands-chardonnay","title":"2024 Patrick Sullivan Black Sands Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/patrick-sullivan-wine\" title=\"Explore wine by Patrick Sullivan\"\u003ePatrick Sullivan\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/victoria\" title=\"Explore wine from Victoria\"\u003eVictoria\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Grape: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/chardonnay-chablis\" title=\"Explore our Chardonnay collection\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is bold yet refined, with intense lemon pith, almond meal, and ripe stone fruit on the nose. The palate is powerful but airy, with a creamy texture and piercing acidity that drives the wine. A chalky, saline finish lingers, delivering both precision and depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Vineyard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vineyard is located a short distance to the west of the township of Heywood in western Victoria. Planted in 1990 by Alistair and Alice Taylor, the vineyard has produced some of the most interesting and pronounced chardonnay grown in Australia. The soil is a unique shallow blend of black volcanic sand and basalt over pure white limestone that runs deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 growing season in the Baw Baw Shire was exceptional, with plentiful rainfall followed by ideal sunshine, creating the perfect conditions for ripening. Characteristic low yields and mature vines resulted in wines with exceptional concentration, body, and complexity, showcasing vibrant acidity and minerality. Yields were significantly down compared to previous vintages, however the 2024 wines are a standout expression of the \u003cspan class=\"searchHighlight\"\u003ePatrick\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"searchHighlight\"\u003eSullivan\u003c\/span\u003e style, marked by intensity, elegance and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinemaking\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was hand harvested into 450kg bins, chilled overnight and transferred to the winery, and then whole-cluster crushed into the press and drained off into the tank for settling. Primary fermentation took place in barrique (30% new) over three weeks followed by complete malolactic fermentation. Lees stirring occurred twice towards the end of primary fermentation then once more at the completion of malolactic fermentation. The wine was then aged in barrique for 11 months.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Heywood, VIC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.8%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick Sullivan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46370486092025,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_6e21957a-d102-404a-b0e2-7f7b455b38e2.jpg?v=1781146275"},{"product_id":"2024-patrick-sullivan-bullswamp-chardonnay","title":"2024 Patrick Sullivan Bull Swamp Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProducer: \u003ca title=\"Explore wine by Patrick Sullivan\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/patrick-sullivan-wine\"\u003ePatrick Sullivan\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/gippsland\" title=\"Explore wine from Gippsland\"\u003eGippsland\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Grape: \u003ca title=\"Explore our Chardonnay collection\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/chardonnay-chablis\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLayers of white blossom with apple, tropical feijoa and hazelnuts and cream grace the nose, while pristine citrus and orchard fruits balance a weighty yet vibrant texture on the palate. A long, saline mineral finish adds refined complexity and a distinctive sense of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Vineyard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bull Swamp vineyard was planted in 1982 by the Farrington family in the early 1980s on the very edge of the Warragul township. The Bull Swamp Chardonnay comes from the oldest plantings of P58 clone on a north-facing aspect of the site. Deep rich volcanic soils nourish what are dry grown grape vines. Elevation is 100m and this section of the vineyard receives the least amount of airflow relative to our other sites. The northerly aspect provides full sunlight and exposure resulting in powerful, rich fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 growing season in the Baw Baw Shire was exceptional, with plentiful rainfall followed by ideal sunshine, creating the perfect conditions for ripening. Characteristic low yields and mature vines resulted in wines with exceptional concentration, body, and complexity, showcasing vibrant acidity and minerality. Yields were significantly down compared to previous vintages, however the 2024 wines are a standout expression of the \u003cspan class=\"searchHighlight\"\u003ePatrick\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"searchHighlight\"\u003eSullivan\u003c\/span\u003e style, marked by intensity, elegance and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinemaking\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was hand harvested into 450kg bins, chilled overnight and transferred to the winery, and then whole-cluster crushed into the press and drained off into the tank for settling. Primary fermentation took place in barrique (30% new) over three weeks followed by complete malolactic fermentation. Lees stirring occurred twice towards the end of primary fermentation then once more at the completion of malolactic fermentation. The wine was then aged in barrique for 11 months.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Gippsland, VIC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.8%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick Sullivan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46370710847737,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_ce25359b-dfce-4561-9df3-185aa172d8d4.jpg?v=1781600348"},{"product_id":"2024-patrick-sullivan-carousal-pinot-gris","title":"2024 Patrick Sullivan 'Carousal' Pinot Gris","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/patrick-sullivan-wine\" title=\"Explore wine by Patrick Sullivan\"\u003ePatrick Sullivan\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Region: \u003ca title=\"Explore wine from Central Victoria\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/central-victoria\"\u003eCentral Victoria\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Grape: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/pinot-gris\" title=\"Explore our Pinot Gris collection\"\u003ePinot Gris\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Explore our Sangiovese collection\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/sangiovese\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"outlook-search-highlight\"\u003eCarousal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pinot Gris is a pale straw-coloured wine and opens with lifted aromas of red apple, pear and white nectarine, leading to a light-bodied palate that bursts with vibrant citrus flavours. The mid-palate reveals a delightful texture of stone fruits and honeysuckle, culminating in a clean, crisp finish that perfectly captures the region's distinctive terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eVineyard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNestled in the cool-climate Alpine Valleys of North East Victoria, this vineyard thrives in the region's high rainfall and unique cool subalpine continental climate, creating exceptional white wines. Despite the challenges of managing the high moisture and maintaining vine health, the rewards are remarkable each vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinemaking\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is whole berry pressed, with a warm ferment and time spent off gross lees for three months before bottling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Carousal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCarousal (noun) \/ “kuh” + “ROW” + “zuhl” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e1. A wild, drunken party or celebration: The act of celebrating or enjoying yourself, usually by drinking alcohol and speaking and laughing loudly with other people. Example: ‘The tavern was filled with the sounds of laughter and carousal late into the night.’ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarousal is all about fun times and coming together, featuring premium wines from beyond Patrick’s usual Gippsland base. By selecting varieties that thrive in their ideal growing regions across Australia, Patrick proves again he’s a master of all grapes and enjoys the challenge of stepping outside his usual laser beam focal point of Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Alpine Valleys, VIC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Gris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick Sullivan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46812988571897,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Carousal_Pinot_Gris.jpg?v=1778469211"},{"product_id":"2024-patrick-sullivan-carousal-sangiovese","title":"2024 Patrick Sullivan 'Carousal' Sangiovese","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/patrick-sullivan-wine\" title=\"Explore wine by Patrick Sullivan\"\u003ePatrick Sullivan\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Region: \u003ca title=\"Explore wine from Central Victoria\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/central-victoria\"\u003eCentral Victoria\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Grape: \u003ca title=\"Explore our Sangiovese collection\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/sangiovese\"\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/chardonnay-chablis\" title=\"Explore our Chardonnay collection\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is a vibrant ruby, boasting an enticing nose that features aromatic notes of red cherry, maraschino and raspberry and subtle hints of dried Mediterranean herbs. It delivers bright, savoury sangiovese fruit balanced by lively acidity and classic dusty tannins with underlying red spice and ginger tones, leading to a deliciously satisfying finish. An immensely enjoyable wine, full of juicy character.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eVineyard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTim and Mark Walpole embarked on their winemaking journey in 1989 when they established an 18-hectare vineyard at Whorouly South, near Myrtleford in Victoria’s Alpine Valleys region. They chose the site for its north-east orientation and its ideal well-drained gravel and red loam soils. Their initial planting included tempranillo in 1996, followed by sangiovese, which was grafted in 2009 using the superior Mat 6 and Mat 7 clones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, Tim and Mark operate the vineyard as a family partnership, with Tim overseeing the Bungamero Vineyard in Whorouly South, and Mark managing the Fighting Gully Road Vineyard in Beechworth. Beyond their vineyard operations, they also run a sheep and dairy farm on the property, reflecting their diverse agricultural interests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinemaking\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sangiovese is selectively harvested and transferred with care to a large open fermenter with whole berries intact. A single remontage per day further lengthens the fermentation provided by the whole berries. The grapes are then pressed off to old barriques after four weeks to allow for a short period of ageing before bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Carousal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCarousal (noun) \/ “kuh” + “ROW” + “zuhl” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e1. A wild, drunken party or celebration: The act of celebrating or enjoying yourself, usually by drinking alcohol and speaking and laughing loudly with other people. Example: ‘The tavern was filled with the sounds of laughter and carousal late into the night.’ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarousal is all about fun times and coming together, featuring premium wines from beyond Patrick’s usual Gippsland base. By selecting varieties that thrive in their ideal growing regions across Australia, Patrick proves again he’s a master of all grapes and enjoys the challenge of stepping outside his usual laser beam focal point of Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Alpine Valleys, VIC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick Sullivan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46813012984057,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Product_Image_bb08326f-9c8c-4d4d-924a-951561eefdbb.png?v=1757055005"},{"product_id":"2025-patrick-sullivan-chardonnay","title":"2025 Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProducer: \u003ca title=\"Explore wine by Patrick Sullivan\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/patrick-sullivan-wine\"\u003ePatrick Sullivan\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Region: \u003ca title=\"Explore wine from South Australia\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/south-australia\"\u003eSouth Australia\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Grape: \u003ca title=\"Explore our Chardonnay collection\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/chardonnay-chablis\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 chardonnay opens with lively citrus notes of lime, lemon and grapefruit, complemented by aromas of nutmeg spice and hazelnut oak, and as the glass warms, richer layers of ripe peach, vanilla custard and buttered toast emerge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine also features a delicate lacework of minerality and zesty acidity that cuts through its creamy crème brûlée opulence. With its freshness, concentration and nuanced oak influence, it offers a long, fruit-driven finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was sourced from the Limestone Coast vineyards of Mount Gambier, Coonawarra and Wrattonbully, vineyards characterised by a shallow volcanic topsoil overlaying subsoils of limestone and basalt. This region, the third largest volcanic plain on Earth, is home to around 400 dormant volcanoes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving spent much of his childhood in this extraordinary landscape, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"searchHighlight\"\u003ePatrick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is proud to share this sophisticated Australian chardonnay - a true testament to the unique terroir and heritage that have shaped his winemaking journey, and this exceptional 2024 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Limestone Coast, SA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.7%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick Sullivan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47084828819705,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_62353379-9264-4d95-b021-dcd8a81ce888.jpg?v=1778125424"},{"product_id":"2025-patrick-sullivan-flint-chardonnay","title":"2025 Patrick Sullivan 'Flint' Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProducer: \u003ca title=\"Explore wine by Patrick Sullivan\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/patrick-sullivan-wine\"\u003ePatrick Sullivan\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Grape: \u003ca title=\"Explore our Chardonnay collection\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/chardonnay-chablis\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpens with lime, lemon and grapefruit, followed by white peach and subtle spice. Hints of hazelnut, vanilla custard and lightly buttered toast add depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibrant and precise, with bright mineral notes and zesty acidity framed by subtle crème brûlée richness. Fresh and concentrated, it shows balance with nuanced oak and layered depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Region\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount Gambier, straddling the South Australian and Victorian border, is one of Australia’s coolest and most distinctive wine regions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts soils were formed through the interaction of volcanic activity and underlying limestone, when around 6,000 years ago, steam-driven eruptions forced volcanic ash and debris up through the porous limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting mix of basalt, volcanic tuff, and calcium carbonate-rich ash created fertile, well-draining soils, while the region’s dramatic landscape of sinkholes and crater lakes tells the story of these ancient events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with the cooling influence of the nearby Southern Ocean, these conditions produce chardonnay of precision and tension, with bright citrus and stone-fruit flavours underpinned by a chalky, mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an elegant, finely balanced style that captures both the limestone purity and volcanic energy of Mount Gambier’s terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Mount Gambier, SA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Buy Chardonnay Wine Online\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/chardonnay-chablis\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick Sullivan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47236817092857,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_ea3ec4c2-c738-4afa-8287-7635866e2d3e.jpg?v=1768531195"},{"product_id":"nv-patrick-sullivan-carousal-blanc-de-blanc","title":"NV Patrick Sullivan 'Carousal' Blanc de Blanc","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/patrick-sullivan-wine\" title=\"Explore wine by Patrick Sullivan\"\u003ePatrick Sullivan\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/central-victoria\" title=\"Explore wine from Central Victoria\"\u003eCentral Victoria\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Style: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/sparkling\" title=\"Explore Sparkling wine\"\u003eSparkling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVibrant and precise, with bright mineral notes and zesty acidity framed by subtle crème brûlée richness. Fresh and concentrated, it shows balance with nuanced oak and layered depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for the Carousal Blanc de Blancs are sourced from vineyards at the southern end of the King Valley, at the foot of the Victorian Alps, where cool alpine air flows through each evening. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Long, gentle ripening season produces pristine chardonnay with bright natural acidity and pure fruit expression - qualities that make this area one of Australia’s premier sparkling wine regions.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Carousal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCarousal (noun) \/ “kuh” + “ROW” + “zuhl” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e1. A wild, drunken party or celebration: The act of celebrating or enjoying yourself, usually by drinking alcohol and speaking and laughing loudly with other people. Example: ‘The tavern was filled with the sounds of laughter and carousal late into the night.’ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarousal is all about fun times and coming together, featuring premium wines from beyond Patrick’s usual Gippsland base. By selecting varieties that thrive in their ideal growing regions across Australia, Patrick proves again he’s a master of all grapes and enjoys the challenge of stepping outside his usual laser beam focal point of Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: King Valley, VIC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: NV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: Chardonnay\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: Sparkling\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick Sullivan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47520863748345,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_53ffab91-0ad9-4121-97a1-a7fbc2417aec.jpg?v=1773638597"},{"product_id":"2025-patrick-sullivan-woori-yallock-chardonnay","title":"2025 Patrick Sullivan Woori Yallock Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/patrick-sullivan-wine\" title=\"Explore wine by Patrick Sullivan\"\u003ePatrick Sullivan\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/yarra-valley\" title=\"Explore wine from Yarra Valley\"\u003eYarra Valley\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Grape: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/chardonnay-chablis\" title=\"Explore our Chardonnay collection\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas open with lime, lemon and grapefruit, followed by white peach and subtle spice. Hints of hazelnut, vanilla custard and lightly buttered toast add depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is vibrant and precise, with bright mineral notes and zesty acidity framed by subtle crème brûlée richness. Fresh and concentrated, it shows balance with nuanced oak and layered depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Vineyard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vineyard is located at Woori Yallock in the upper reaches of the Yarra Valley, the Lusatia Park vineyard sits on an excellent north-facing slope at an almost perfect altitude for this part of Victoria. The vineyard was planted in 1985 and is situated on the much desired red basalt soils that contribute to the extraordinary length that the wines provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Vineyard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated at Woori Yallock in the upper reaches of the Yarra Valley, the Lusatia Park vineyard sits on an excellent north-facing slope at an almost perfect altitude for this part of Victoria. The vineyard was planted in 1985 and is situated on the much desired red basalt soils that contribute to the extraordinary length the wines provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWinemaking\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was hand harvested and transferred to the winery, then whole-cluster crushed into the press and drained off into tank for settling. Primary fermentation took place in barrique (30% new) over three weeks followed by complete malolactic fermentation. Lees stirring occurred weekly until the completion of malolactic fermentation. The wine was then aged in barrique for ten months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Yarra Valley, VIC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick Sullivan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48474537197817,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_d8a074e7-379d-466a-bb6e-c551af57d6ca.jpg?v=1780384020"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/collections\/Patrick_Sullivan_Cover.jpg?v=1766213711","url":"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/patrick-sullivan.oembed","provider":"Act of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}