Cherubino featured in The Real Review for chardonnay

Cherubino has been featured in The Real Review, with Huon Hooke recognising Larry Cherubino’s continued work with chardonnay across Western Australia.

The article reflects on the breadth of the Cherubino portfolio, noting the number of wines produced across eight ranges, including 11 different chardonnays. While Larry’s work spans many varieties, Huon Hooke writes that “if there’s one grape at which he excels it would have to be chardonnay.”

For Larry, chardonnay has long been one of Western Australia’s most compelling varieties. The article highlights both Margaret River and Pemberton as key regions within the Cherubino chardonnay story, with particular attention given to Larry’s belief in Pemberton’s future potential.

Cooler, coastal and further south than Margaret River, Pemberton is recognised in the article as a region currently excelling in dry whites and sparkling wines, with strong potential as climate conditions continue to shift.

The piece also explores Larry’s experimental approach in the winery, including the use of clay, concrete and ceramic egg-shaped vessels. The 2025 Cherubino Uovo Chardonnay is highlighted as a tight, tensioned and minerally wine showing great promise, with fermentation in a giant egg-shaped clay vessel helping to build voluptuousness, purity and texture.

From the top-tier Cherubino Black Label Pemberton Chardonnay to the wider collection of 2025 chardonnays recently tasted by Huon Hooke, the feature is a strong endorsement of Larry’s ongoing commitment to site, region, texture and expression.

The full article is available to read via The Real Review.