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McGuigan Wines The Plan Chardonnay

McGuigan Wines · South Eastern Australia · Australia

90 pts · Wine Enthusiast89 pts · Wine Enthusiast86 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$9.99
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Why it’s a great value

It carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Josh Cellars Chardonnay, is $13.99. If you want to spend less, Slow Press Wines Chardonnay is $1.99.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Ripe melon, peach and tropical fruit with a soft, creamy texture and a small touch of vanilla oak.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like easy-drinking Chardonnay that is fruit-forward and lightly creamy rather than sharp or heavily oaked.

Why buy it

A familiar Australian Chardonnay from a major value-focused producer, useful for parties, weeknight meals and shoppers who want a soft style at an accessible price.

Best for

Creamy pasta, roast chicken, casual get-togethers and a chilled glass before dinner.

Style

Dry, medium-bodied, fruit-forward Australian Chardonnay with modest oak and a smooth finish.

Drinks like

South Eastern Australia Chardonnay, value California Chardonnay, lightly oaked New World Chardonnay

Experience level

Beginner-friendly

Flavor notes

Fruittropical fruitmelonpineapplepeachcitrus
Floralwhite flowersblossoms
Earthchalkoyster shell salinity
Oakvanilla oaktoasty oakcoconut
Spiceanise
Othercreaminess

Pairs well with

creamy chicken or mushroom pasta · roast chicken · grilled shrimp with lemon butter · mild cheddar or creamy brie

Best occasions

weeknight dinnercasual entertainingpicnicsvalue Chardonnay shoppingroast chicken night

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
45-50°F
Decanting:
No decant needed; open and serve chilled.
Glassware:
Standard white wine glass.
Drink or cellar:
Drink now; made for fresh, early enjoyment.
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days, recorked and refrigerated.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

A soft, easygoing Australian Chardonnay with tropical fruit, melon, citrus and a gentle vanilla-oak note. Smooth and lightly creamy, it is a friendly weeknight white for roast chicken, creamy pasta or casual sipping.

Wine details

Type
white
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
Chardonnay
Producer
McGuigan Wines
Country
Australia
Region
South Eastern Australia
Appellation
South Eastern Australia
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
12%

Details last verified September 24, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Not stated for this bottling.
Vineyard source:
Not stated for the current release; Wine Enthusiast reviewed the wine as South Eastern Australia.
Vessel:
Not stated.
About the winery · McGuigan Wines ›

McGuigan is a large Australian wine brand with more than 100 years of winemaking heritage. The producer describes its style as approachable and value-focused, with wines made to be easy to enjoy and confidently share. McGuigan's winemaking page notes Hunter Valley heritage dating back to the 1880s and four generations of the McGuigan family shaping the brand. The company emphasizes consistency, accessible grape varieties and everyday value.

Critic reviews

90/100Wine Enthusiast

“Aromas of lemon, lime and peach, with a balanced palate of chalk, acidity and ripe citrus fruit.”

Reviewed: McGuigan 2018 The Plan Chardonnay (South Eastern Australia) (2018) — Christina Pickard, 2020-04-01 · source

89/100Wine Enthusiast

“Light-bodied but textural, with peach, nectarine, blossoms, honey, salinity and a toasty-oak finish.”

Reviewed: McGuigan 2017 The Plan Chardonnay (South Eastern Australia) (2017) — Christina Pickard, 2019-08-01 · source

86/100Wine Enthusiast

“Highly fruity, with melon, pineapple, toasted-oak notes and enough acidity to stay refreshing.”

Reviewed: McGuigan 2020 The Plan Chardonnay (South Eastern Australia) (2020) — Christina Pickard, 2021-12-01 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is McGuigan Wines The Plan Chardonnay dry or sweet?
McGuigan Wines The Plan Chardonnay is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
What does McGuigan Wines The Plan Chardonnay taste like?
Ripe melon, peach and tropical fruit with a soft, creamy texture and a small touch of vanilla oak.
What food pairs with McGuigan Wines The Plan Chardonnay?
It pairs well with Creamy chicken or mushroom pasta, Roast chicken, Grilled shrimp with lemon butter and Mild cheddar or creamy Brie.
How should I serve McGuigan Wines The Plan Chardonnay?
Serve at 45-50°F. No decant needed; open and serve chilled. Glass: Standard white wine glass.
Is McGuigan Wines The Plan Chardonnay a good value?
At $9.99 it carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than McGuigan Wines The Plan Chardonnay?
Slow Press Wines Chardonnay is a comparable Chardonnay at $1.99. See Slow Press Wines Chardonnay
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of McGuigan Wines The Plan Chardonnay?
750 ml bottle, 12% alcohol by volume.