Vintage Character Willow Bridge Estate ‘Dragonfly’ Chardonnay 2024 comes from Geographe in Western Australia, a warm-climate region tempered by maritime influence and known for generous fruit balanced by freshness. The 2024 vintage was shaped by a notably warm, dry growing season that brought an early harvest, concentrating flavour while preserving a clean, vibrant profile in well-timed picks. Sourced from the Ferguson Valley area within Geographe, the estate’s hillside vineyards and cooling afternoon breezes help Chardonnay retain lift and definition, giving this wine a ripe yet energetic regional signature.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, it offers bright aromas of white peach, nectarine and citrus zest, with hints of green apple, jasmine and a light nutty note. The palate is medium-bodied and dry, combining juicy stone-fruit flavour with lively acidity, a gentle creamy texture from lees contact, and a faint flinty edge that adds shape through the finish. Approachable and polished, it works beautifully with grilled prawns, roast chicken with lemon and herbs, or creamy mushroom pasta.
Winery Background Established in 1996 by the Dewar family, Willow Bridge Estate is regarded as an important early name in the Ferguson Valley, helping define the quality potential of Geographe. The estate remains family-owned and focuses on expressive, fruit-driven wines that reflect site and season. Under winemaker Kim Horton, the approach emphasises fruit purity and balance, with careful handling in the winery and restrained élevage designed to preserve freshness rather than overwhelm the wine with oak. The ‘Dragonfly’ range captures that philosophy especially well, offering estate-grown character in a style that is immediately appealing yet regionally distinctive.