Learn about the evolution of a classic yet diverse Australian variety that will always hold a special place for Australian wine lovers.
Australian Chardonnay has enjoyed the industry’s highs and weathered its lows with resilience, and it continues to hold a special place for Australian wine lovers. Its Australian journey is a roller‑coaster ride of dramatic proportions.
Facilitator guide
This detailed guide is packed with information, case studies and images. It can be used either to support the powerpoint presentation or as a stand-alone learning resource.

Contents
- History
- Viticulture
- Winemaking
- Notable regions (Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Margaret River, Hunter Valley, Adelaide Hills, Tasmania)
- Characteristics and flavour profiles
- Food pairing
Presentation
A highly-visual presentation to convey key points and bring your tasting to life, as well as a printable handout of presentation slides with space for notes.

Videos
Some video material is available to download for this topic.
For larger video formats, please contact discovered@wineaustralia.com

Chardonnay Loop Video
Designed to be played in the background as you welcome people or during a break.
Length: 01:56 min
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Margaret River Chardonnay
Provides topical insights from Australian winemakers, experts, and others.
Length: 02.52 mins
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15 Minutes on Chardonnay
Wine Australia's Mark Davidson talks about the evolution of Australian Chardonnay and the major regions where it is grown.
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Complementary attendance certificates and editable tasting lists, sheets, and mats for use at tastings.
Terms and conditions of use
Australian Wine Discovered isn't just for wine schools and educators. It's a training, sales and marketing tool for importers, exporters, retailers, wineries, hospitality teams and more. The presentations are flexible and editable – you can tailor them to suit your needs and audience. Australian Wine Discovered videos can only be played in their current entirety and must be credited to Wine Australia. Videos must not be re-cut, re-edited or re-purposed. By ticking this box, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions.