{"product_id":"2025-yarra-yering-chardonnay","title":"2025 Yarra Yering Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralia's top Chardonnays are truly something to behold; the warmer Australian climate lends to ripeness and depth of flavour, while the cool southern seas give these wines a balancing acidity that tempers the richness. Add in nicely integrated oak and here you have a seriously complex, seriously amazing Chardonnay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is a staff favourite (for special occasions!). These wines are still an uncovered gem here in New Zealand... get them now before they skyrocket in price... this retails for AUD$130 across the ditch!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOyster shells, sea spray, and citrus fruits on the nose. Finesse meets pillowy fruit weight on the palate; fine-boned, precise grapefruit in its youth, an apple crunch for freshness, pithy interest, and a slippery texture adding weight, power, and extraordinary carry. The fruit is supported by a lovely powdery-chalky texture that lingers, with bright acidity giving a delicious, moreish edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand harvested grapes are chilled overnight before whole bunch pressing, yielding exceptionally high-quality juice. Fermented in French oak barrels; a combination of 228L barriques and 500L puncheons, 25% new. Both 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 and bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVines: The original Chardonnay block, planted in 1969 (clone unknown) with cuttings taken in 2000 and planted make up 50% of the blend. Modern clonal material originating from Burgundy; Clone 95, planted in 2012 making up the remaining 50%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCellaring: Shy in its youth, intentionally so, a few years in bottle will build weight with careful cellaring for up to 10 years. The screwcap closure providing a guarantee on cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everyday Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46802668191964,"sku":"23-YAR-CHA","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/1522\/0540\/files\/YY_Chard.png?v=1754455013","url":"https:\/\/everydaywine.co.nz\/products\/2025-yarra-yering-chardonnay","provider":"Everyday Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}