{"product_id":"2021-saint-scholar-the-masters-series-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2021 Saint \u0026 Scholar The Masters Series Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16.5\/20 — Jancis Robinson\u003cbr\u003e(2021 Vintage, Tasted: Dec 2024, When to drink: 2023–2028)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Saint \u0026amp; Scholar vineyard is located in the Adelaide Hills, a cool-climate region with hilly, north-facing sites and high rainfall, where free-draining soils and abundant sunlight support consistent ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 vintage experienced a long, cool growing season with well-timed rainfall and slow ripening, resulting in balanced flavour development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was carefully hand harvested, whole-bunch pressed and fermented using wild yeast. The wine was matured in French oak puncheons for eight months, with 50% new oak. This wine is only released in high-quality vintages and bottled in small volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale straw with a bright lemon hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon curd, mandarin and nashi pear with hints of shortbread biscuit and custard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied with delicate lemon acidity, mandarin, yoghurt and hints of flint, building a rich mid-palate with length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape Variety: Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Adelaide Hills \/ South Australia \/ Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation: Whole-bunch pressed and wild yeast fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturation: 8 months in French oak puncheons (50% new)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: 2023–2028\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736081690987,"sku":"SK93875168","price":79.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2021Saint_ScholarTheMastersSeriesChardonnay750ml_f4acb48b-f211-4e07-9eda-2941fd56303b.png?v=1780389730","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2021-saint-scholar-the-masters-series-chardonnay-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}