{"product_id":"2024-yarra-yering-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2024 Yarra Yering Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Huon Hooke, The Real Review · 2024 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front · 2024 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal · 2024 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSILVER\u003c\/strong\u003e — Yarra Valley Wine Show · 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSILVER\u003c\/strong\u003e — Melbourne Royal Wine Awards · 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Chardonnay block, planted in 1969 (clone unknown) with cuttings taken in 2000 and 2012 being planted, make up 55% of the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern clonal material originating from Burgundy; Clone 95, planted in 2012 making up the remaining 45%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand harvested grapes are chilled overnight before whole bunch pressing, yielding exceptionally high-quality juice. Fermented in 228L French oak barriques, 30% new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth wild and cultured yeasts contribute complexity. Natural acidity is preserved by inhibiting malolactic fermentation. Aged for 10 months in our cool underground cellar before blending, then 4 months in stainless steel on full yeast lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOyster shells, sea spray, and lemon citrus fruits on the nose. Finesse meets a pillowy fruit weight on the palate; fine-boned, precise citrus line in its youth, a green apple crunch for freshness, pithy interest, and a pulsating energy, it has power and extraordinary carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is supported by a lovely powdery-chalky texture that lingers, with bright acidity giving a delicious, moreish edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Chardonnay 100%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Yarra Valley \/ Victoria \/ Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51084113379643,"sku":"SK57543193","price":119.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/Chardonnay_7d294d98-d1be-4b20-81ac-b32bde7c25e0.png?v=1777596793","url":"https:\/\/craftrepublic.com.au\/products\/2024-yarra-yering-chardonnay-750ml","provider":"Craft Republic Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}