{"product_id":"2024-mandala-yarra-valley-chardonnay","title":"2024 Mandala Yarra Valley Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp class=\"lead short\"\u003eChardonnay is the most widely planted white wine grape in the world, and here in the Yarra Valley, it is classed as the premium variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead short\"\u003eThe typically cool climate in the valley balances out hot days with cool crisp nights, allowing the grapes to flourish and produce that fine acidic zest Chardonnay lovers adore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead short\"\u003eCharles' take on his Estate Chardonnay has purposely moved away from the characteristic over-oaked flavouring, to a \"new style\" which focuses on subtle and integrated oak to deliver texture, weight, and an enjoyable structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead short\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead short\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mixture of Chardonnay clones P58, 76, 96 and 95 were selectively hand harvested in the cool of the morning then gently whole bunch pressed to approximately 600L\/T, keeping the pristine free run separate from the pressings. The juice was cold settled then transferred to a mixture of new (20%) and old French oak. Clones were kept separate in ferment with a combination of wild and inoculated yeast strains specifically selected for their individual attributes. The wine was allowed to rest in oak for approximately 10 months after which time, all barrels were heavily scrutinised to create a wine highlighting the multi layered complexity through the diversity of clonal material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lead\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibrant light straw in colour, this wine showcases aromatics of citrus, white florals and spiced apple crumble. The palate is layered and full bodied with a line of minerality and zest that both refreshes and highlights the beautifully crafted cedary tannins and layered complexity of this wine. The finish is fine and long leaving the palate with a pure sense of balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e93 Points - Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A mixture of clones, barrel fermented and matured in French oak (20% new). A full yet bright green gold. With its bouquet of yellow peach, apricot and orange blossom, this is more open knit than the '23 at the same age. It's flavoursome and harmonious on the palate, too. Finishes with good persistence.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e94 Points - Ray Jordan- Winepilot 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-critic-box--external\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-critic--review-copy\"\u003e\"A combination of different clones, which were fermented separately with a combination of wild and inoculated yeasts. It’s a generous palate structure, but it is also delivered with a degree of delicacy, heightened by the fine minerality that cuts through to the finish. Light stone fruit with a little cut lime edginess provides balance, while the oak is neatly tuned to create perfect balance.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-about\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-about__outer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-about__right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-about__wrapper no-js-hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThis Wine Is Best Enjoyed\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShooting the breeze with loved ones, long lunches, catching up with friends, a mid-week refresher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeal Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lead\"\u003eM: Flame grilled lobster tails with crisp sage and burnt butter\u003cbr\u003eV: Haloumi, mint, and zucchini fritters with herbed aioli\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"price\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"price\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mandala Wines","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":47623746125962,"sku":"10349","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case of 12","offer_id":47623746158730,"sku":"10350","price":420.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/8888\/9482\/products\/merlot_3.png?v=1669703704","url":"https:\/\/mandalawines.com.au\/products\/2024-mandala-yarra-valley-chardonnay","provider":"Mandala Yarra Valley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}