In Dreams Chardonnay 2022 ~ Yarra Valley, Australia

94/100 Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion
94/100 Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot
91/100 The Wine Front
Bronze - Huon Hooke, The Real Review

93/100 Campbell Mattinson (2021 vintage)
93/100 The Wine Front (2021 vintage)
Bronze - Philip Rich (2020 vintage)
94/100 Jeni Port (2019 vintage)
94/100 The Wine Front (2017 vintage)
91/100 James Halliday (2017 vintage)
91/100 Toni Paterson (2017 vintage)
Bronze - Huon Hooke (2017 vintage)

5 Stars Winery - James Halliday (2016 vintage)

Bronze - Melbourne Royal Show (2021 vintage)

Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion "A blend of fruit from Woori Yallock, Yarra Junction, Saint Andrews and Yarra Glen. No mlf and zero batonage during its 10 months on lees in French oak. Bright green gold. Nicely restrained on the nose with aromas of white nectarine, orange blossom, grapefruit and just a hint of oyster shell. Similarly restrained on the tightly wound, balanced and satisfying palate and, as with the pinot, In Dreams has overdelivered at this modest pricepoint for 2022."

Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot "A very low yielding vintage has produced wines of tremendous intensity and varietal purity in the Yarra Valley. After handpicking the wine is whole bunch pressed to oak for wild fermentation before being left undisturbed in oak for 10 months. The aromas are a mix of honey and caramel with a limey sherbet and Granny Smith apple influence. The palate reveals a lemon and curry leaf character which is most engaging while the lively acidity carries it through to a long pleasing finish.."

Campbell Mattinson "Yarra Valley Chablis, if you like. Or that kind of style, anyway. Sweet pear, juicy green and red apple, nectarine, an element of honeysuckle and a light clip of cedarwood. Textbook in its loveliness. There’s an aspect of tart acidity here but it works in context and anyways, in time, the wine as a whole will shine all the more ". (2021 vintage)

Philip Rich "A vibrant green gold. Nectarines and citrus aromas intermingled with some matchstick and almonds. A savoury wine with good freshness and crunch" (2020 vintage)

Jeni Port "Nice emotion. Introduction of dusty oak and lemon sherbet, green apple. On the leaner side of chardonnay with pronounced lemony acidity, taut and taste of cold steel. Concentrated and yet to do a full reveal." (2019 vintage)

James Halliday "A soften than usual framework for '17, white flesh stone fruit and melon combine with subtle oak, the acidity providing a path to follow in dreams." (2017 vintage)

Toni Paterson "A delicious wine with good balance and flavour. It has a core of composed grapefruit and fresh pear, plus refreshing integrated acidity. There is impressive detail in the form of oatmeal and clotted cream. I like the palate softness and overall roundness of the wine. Well-made, well-balanced and satisfying" (2017 vintage)

Huon Hooke "Light, bright yellow hue, with a fresh herb, lemon and citrus aroma, laced with subtle hints of oak, yeast lees and sulfides.The wine is fresh and light, but has good intensity and purity of fruit. Soft, svelte and sleek." (2017 vintage)

Campbell Mattinson "Lots going on and the volume to carry it. Wood smoke, preserved lemons, nougat, and roasted nuts, a gun smoke character too. Pears, tinned. Oatmeal. It's lively, expressive and textural, the finish satisfying. Nothing at all wimpy; it's a mouthful of flavour." (2016 vintage)

Swiss born head winemaker, Nina Stocker is the daughter of eminent wine scientist Dr John Stocker. Nina was born and raised in a small town on the border of the Alsace wine region in Switzerland and it was her family’s involvement in the local village vineyard which paved the way for her future career as a Winemaker.

Nina has worked vintages in McLaren Vale, Yarra Valley, Barolo (Italy), Rhone Valley (France), Alentejo (Portugal), and New Zealand.

In Dreams have won medals for both their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. In Dreams source their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from three low yielding, premium quality vineyards. The vineyards are predominantly from the upper Yarra Valley due to the cooler micro climate that helps them capture the elegance and finesse of this noble variety.

In Dreams are focused on allowing the vineyards to express themselves in the resulting wines using traditional winemaking techniques such as small batch fermentation, wild yeast and the delicate use of French oak.