Churchview Chardonnay
Organic Margaret River Chardonnay, poured in Commack for years.
The story behind Churchview
Churchview Estate sits in Metricup, in the Margaret River region of Western Australia. Spike and Raymond Fokkema, a father and son, founded it in 1999 on gravelly loam soils with north facing slopes and clean water. They spent 15 years converting a conventionally farmed property, and the vineyard reached certified organic status in 2020. The wines are vegan friendly too: bentonite clay does the clearing, no animal fining agents.
The Chardonnay comes off estate blocks, including the old Gingin clone plantings that give low yields and concentrated fruit. Fruit is picked at night or early morning, whole bunch pressed, then wild fermented and matured 10 to 12 months in a mix of new and used French oak barriques. That is real Margaret River Chardonnay, and it has been on our shelf a long while.
Explore the Churchview range
Churchview bottles we stock in Commack, from the everyday Chardonnay to the estate reds. Availability moves; call ahead for the Chenin Blanc and Sweet Riesling.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchview Chardonnay 750mL | White wine, Chardonnay | Not stated | Estate grown, organic, French oak, citrus and stone fruit |
| Churchview Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon | Not stated | Margaret River Cabernet, dark fruit, firm tannin |
| Churchview Chenin Blanc 750mL | White wine, Chenin Blanc | Not stated | Bright orchard fruit, crisp finish, currently out of stock |
| Churchview Sweet Riesling 750mL | White wine, Riesling | Not stated | Off dry to sweet, lime and honey, currently out of stock |
| Churchview Chardonnay 750mL, mixed case | White wine, Chardonnay | Not stated | Stock the house white by the case for dinners |
Which Churchview is right for you?
Churchview Chardonnay 750mL is $15.99 at our Commack counter, and the Cabernet Sauvignon matches it at $15.99. The Chenin Blanc and Sweet Riesling list at $14.98 each, though both are out of stock right now, so ask us to hold your name on the next drop. At this money you get estate grown fruit, organic certification and real French oak time, which is not a combination we see often at the price. Buy Churchview Chardonnay online and we will have it ready.
$15.99 buys organic Margaret River fruit with oak, not oak chips.
Same price, same estate, enough tannin for a grilled ribeye.
House white for parties, priced so you can pour freely.