{"product_id":"2021-castle-rock-estate-diletti-chardonnay-750-ml","title":"2021 Castle Rock Estate Diletti Chardonnay 750 ml","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePre Order Now: This item will be ready for dispatch in one week after order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e95 Points,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJames Halliday \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA complex Chardonnay, barrel fermented in French oak. Complexity was enhanced by natural ferment, some juice solids during fermentation and maturation on yeast lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll estate fruit. Yield 2T\/Hectare. Vine age 36 years. Machine harvested, free run juice, light settling and racked to barrel (cloudy juice) – mixture of French Puncheon and Barrique (33% new oak), minimal stirring, left in barrel for 11 months. Creating a full textured Chardonnay with complexity yet balanced to the cool climate fruit of Castle Rock Estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Light Straw coloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Extended contact with yeast lees has produced a complex and layered bouquet of oatmeal and biscuit with an undercurrent of white nectarine fruit character. Subtle flint and oak toast add an additional foil to the enticing nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: This wine is supple and well weighted. The stone fruit and mealy texture framed by French oak cedar and toast notes create an elegant richness to the mid-palate. Balanced by a seamless line of cool climate acid structure, providing length and drive. The complex flavours linger thanks to a long, fine, finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccompaniment\u003c\/strong\u003e: Enjoy with a wide range of pasta and white meat dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotential\u003c\/strong\u003e: Will continue to improve and develop complexity with age; cellar for 5 to 8 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736144769387,"sku":"SK52909399","price":35.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2020CastleRockEstateDilettiChardonnay750ml_561b8021-66bf-43e5-92d1-74cad72068b0.jpg?v=1767588167","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2021-castle-rock-estate-diletti-chardonnay-750-ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}