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OCEAN EIGHT

Verve Chardonnay 2024

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Our Verve Chardonnay is made to highlight how our vineyard produces beautiful, unique cool climate Chardonnay. Distinctive Grapefruit and Lemon rind aromas. To taste the minerality of the wine sits firmly in the citrus spectrum and is then elevated to mouth-watering with its light crisp texture.

We had a very low yield in 2024. The poor Spring interrupted the flower's pollination on the vines. As a result there was much few grapes on each bunch of fruit. The poor Spring gave way to a mild dry Summer which was the ideal conditions for the ripening of the remaining fruit. This wine is of very high quality and has an abundunce of Grapefruit acidity. This wine will age for 10+ years and will have a very ling window of drinkability. We had a very low yield in 2024.

In 2004 when we established the Ocean Eight wine styles there was an oversupply of Chardonnay. They were big rich buttery and oaky styles and consumers started the move to Sauvignon Blanc and other alternative varieties. After travelling and learning about Chablis, we made the call to try and produce a Chablis style of Chardonnay on the Mornington Peninsula. The Cool Maritime climate of the Peninsula suits this style with slow flavour development but terrific acid retention. The grapes are picked early for citrus flavours are then pressed into old barrels for fermentation. This helps build beautiful texture in this wine.

Enjoyed for over 15 years at Donovans

Ocean Eight Verve Chardonnay complements seared scallops with bright citrus, fine acidity and coastal minerality, a pure expression of balance and finesse.

Nick Parkhouse (Donavans)

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Bright. Refined. Coastal

This wine screams out for Seafood, in particular freshly shucked Oysters or slightly seared Scallops. It would also match well with a fresh white fish like Whiting, or Flathead tails.

REVIEWS
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Elegant and perfectly balanced
Every bottle from Ocean Eight feels like a discovery. The Chardonnay is vibrant and refined — crisp acidity, subtle oak, and a finish that lingers beautifully. It’s the kind of wine that reminds you why the Mornington Peninsula is so special. — Sophie L., Melbourne
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Pinot perfection
The Aylward Reserve Pinot Noir is simply stunning. Complex, layered, and endlessly smooth — you can taste the care and craft in every sip. It’s become our go-to wine for celebrations and dinners with friends. — James R., Sydney
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A true Mornington gem
Visiting the Ocean Eight cellar door was unforgettable. The wines are elegant, the people are passionate, and the whole experience captures the essence of the region. We left with a case — and a new favourite winery. — Emma & Daniel, Red Hill South

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