{"title":"Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"706\" data-start=\"50\"\u003eChardonnay is the great chameleon of the wine world,  a grape that quietly absorbs its surroundings and reflects them back with poise. From the limestone slopes of Burgundy to the coastal breezes of California and the cool valleys of Australia and New Zealand, it adapts with remarkable grace. In its leanest, most mineral guise, Chardonnay hums with citrus, green apple, and struck-flint tension. Give it a sunnier site and it deepens into ripe peach, nectarine, and gentle spice. It’s a variety that responds acutely to climate, soil, and cellar decisions, offering an entire spectrum of styles from chiselled and crystalline to rich, nutty, and plush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1309\" data-start=\"708\"\u003eWhat sets Chardonnay apart is its capacity for texture. Winemakers can sculpt it like clay, fermenting in barrel for creaminess, ageing on lees for savoury depth, or keeping it stainless-steel crisp for purity and lift. The grape takes oak beautifully when treated with restraint, adding layers of vanilla, toast, or hazelnut without losing its core freshness. At its best, Chardonnay strikes a rare balance: generous yet taut, silky yet vibrant, luxurious yet unmistakably refined. It’s the quiet classic, endlessly versatile, effortlessly elegant, and always ready to show another facet of itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2011-peninsula-chardonnay-paringa-estate","title":"2011 Peninsula Chardonnay, Paringa Estate","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal Cream\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParinga Estate’s 2011 Peninsula Chardonnay is mature Mornington Peninsula white Burgundy in spirit, with its cool-climate fruit now softened into a mellow, savoury phase. Expect grapefruit, lemon rind, peach and baked apple, layered with vanilla oak, clove, nutmeg and a gentle nutty, nougat-like richness from time in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, it is smooth, rounded and quietly creamy, with citrus freshness still giving shape to the wine. The fruit has settled beautifully into toast, spice and soft lemony acidity, finishing with calm length and a lovely sense of maturity. Drink now, served cool rather than cold, and let the bottle-aged texture do the talking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA roast chicken lunch needs something mature, comforting and quietly classy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast chicken, pork with apple, scallops, salmon, lobster, mushroom tart, Comté, cauliflower cheese or creamy pasta with herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParinga Estate is one of the great names of the Mornington Peninsula, founded by Lindsay McCall after he bought an old north-facing orchard in Red Hill in the 1980s. The Peninsula series captures the region’s lively, fruit-led style, drawing on carefully selected vineyards across the area. This mature Chardonnay shows the appeal of Paringa’s cool maritime home: generous fruit, polished winemaking and the freshness to age with grace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799756951937,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-43.png?v=1783008773"},{"product_id":"2009-the-paringa-chardonnay-paringa-estate","title":"2009 The Paringa Chardonnay, Paringa Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Paringa Chardonnay is one of the best Chardonnays made anywhere, and with 16 years of bottle age, we have done all the work for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is highly perfumed with a complex array of white peach, pear combining with vanilla, nougat and almonds.   The palate is classic cool climate with white fleshy stone fruits, citrus notes and a savoury nutty oak flavour that is so seductive.  The rich and textured mouthfeel gives way to a lingering balanced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name ‘The Paringa’ denotes the single-vineyard origin of this wine. Lindsay McCall planted the first vines on the Paringa Estate vineyard in 1985, with ten acres being under vine by 1990. From this site fruit of distinction is born from a combination of red volcanic (Ferrasol) soil, a north-facing aspect and altitude of 146m on Paringa Road, Red Hill South. In creating this wine viticulture and winemaking practices are approached with the intent of preserving a pure expression of the site from the soil through to bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799757083009,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-47.png?v=1762283577"},{"product_id":"2009-estate-chardonnay-paringa-estate","title":"2009 Estate Chardonnay, Paringa Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional Paringa Estate Chardonnay that has benefited from being aged in our cellars.  Aromas of butterscotch and fig and layered with ripe and rich citrus.  The palate is textured with the perfect line of acidity, stone fruit and citrus are intermingled with savoury nutty barrel-ferment flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paringa Estate vineyard is an exceptional site. North facing, the 10 acres of un-irrigated rich, red, volcanic soil curl around the slope like an amphitheatre, sheltered from the harsh South and South Westerly winds. Whilst Pinot Noir has always been Paringa’s most awarded variety, the unique microclimate also produces exceptional Shiraz and Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799757115777,"sku":null,"price":32.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-44.png?v=1770048471"},{"product_id":"2010-estate-chardonnay-paringa-estate","title":"2010 Estate Chardonnay, Paringa Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional Paringa Estate Chardonnay that has benefited from being aged in our cellars.  Aromas of butterscotch and fig and layered with ripe and rich citrus.  The palate is textured with the perfect line of acidity, stone fruit and citrus are intermingled with savoury nutty barrel-ferment flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paringa Estate vineyard is an exceptional site. North facing, the 10 acres of un-irrigated rich, red, volcanic soil curl around the slope like an amphitheatre, sheltered from the harsh South and South Westerly winds. Whilst Pinot Noir has always been Paringa’s most awarded variety, the unique microclimate also produces exceptional Shiraz and Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799757148545,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-46.png?v=1762283568"},{"product_id":"2017-chardonnay-stonier","title":"2017 Chardonnay, Stonier","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"62\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"62\"\u003eGolden Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"62\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"62\"\u003eHuge quality for the price!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eThis is Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay with richness, freshness and a lovely savoury seam. It opens with ripe peach, apricot, lemon curd and juicy apple, followed by honeycomb, cashew, light butterscotch, citrus nougat and a little flinty brightness. There is generosity here, but it is not heavy. The cool maritime freshness keeps everything lifted and neatly framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eThe palate is creamy, vibrant and medium-bodied, with stone fruit, citrus, honeyed spice and subtle oak texture moving into a dry, refreshing finish. A little bottle age has helped the fruit, oak and lees character settle into a more harmonious place, giving the wine softness, polish and gentle savoury complexity. It is classic Stonier: Chardonnay with shape, brightness and quiet Mornington confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want Chardonnay with creaminess, citrus lift and proper cool-climate balance.\u003cbr data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"953\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e roast chicken, scallops, crab linguine, pork belly, mushroom risotto, cauliflower cheese, or Comté.\u003cbr data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eIf this wine were…\u003c\/strong\u003e a texture, it would be polished gold with a cool stone edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eStonier is one of the pioneering names of the Mornington Peninsula, founded by Brian Stonier in 1978 and long associated with fine Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the region’s cool maritime vineyards. The estate helped put Mornington Peninsula wine on the international stage, including major success for its Reserve Pinot Noir and Reserve Chardonnay around the turn of the millennium. The 2017 Chardonnay was sourced from vineyards across the Peninsula, fermented in French oak barriques and puncheons with 15% new oak, then matured for 10 months, with around half the wine going through malolactic fermentation for texture while the rest retained bright fruit purity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799757771137,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-43-1.png?v=1780416192"},{"product_id":"2024-omaka-reserve-chardonnay-saint-clair","title":"2024 Omaka Reserve Chardonnay, Saint Clair","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaint Clair are rightly famous for making some of the best Sauvignon Blancs in the world but they also make world-class Chardonnay from their vineyard in the Omaka Valley, Marlborough, which is particularly suited to growing intensely flavoured Chardonnay grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant and silky wine, with fragrant peach aromas, layered with toasted spice and subtle vanilla notes. Concentrated notes of fresh peach, ripe grapefruit and biscuity notes on the palate continue on the long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799759278465,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-21.png?v=1780416196"},{"product_id":"2008-les-beaux-cailloux-chardonnay-craggy-range","title":"2008 Les Beaux Cailloux Chardonnay, Craggy Range","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf this lunch or dinner is a special occasion then look no further!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soils of the Gimblett Gravels Vineyard impart a finely textured mineral quality into the finished wine, unique to Chardonnay made from this region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally made from a single Chardonnay block planted with a variety of clones, “Les Beaux Cailloux” represents the ultimate expression of winemaking art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely flavoured, complex and tautly structured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e    After 12 years in bottle this wine is at its peak and truly magnificent as well as being incredibly rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799759311233,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-2-1.png?v=1762283638"},{"product_id":"2024-chardonnay-undurraga","title":"2024 Chardonnay, Undurraga","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUndurraga is one of Chile’s most prestigious wineries, consistently receiving high scores from top wine critics. 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Rich yet fresh on the palate, it has a balancing acidity and flavours of dried fruit and pineapple, which carry through to a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799759475073,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-2-6.png?v=1778858756"},{"product_id":"2023-chardonnay-tierra-antica","title":"2023 Chardonnay, Tierra Antica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA creamy yet elegant wine with luscious tropical fruit and white peach flavours, beautifully balanced by a fresh finish.  The grapes are sourced from Central Valley and in the main handpicked.   The quality to price ratio that this wine offers is the reason Chile is such an outstanding wine-making country at all price levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799759507841,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Chardonnay.png?v=1762283648"},{"product_id":"2023-chardonnay-th-undurraga","title":"2023 Chardonnay 'TH', Undurraga","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"89\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eThe Limestone Light of Limarí\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eThis is Chardonnay shaped by sea air, desert light and a very particular patch of Chilean earth. From Quebrada Seca in the Limarí Valley, it opens with gorgeous fresh aromas of camomile, lemon, melon and pear, lifted by coastal minerality and a gentle savoury edge. There is a touch of toasted hazelnut too, giving the wine a little polish without dulling its brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eThe palate is smooth and creamy, but beautifully held in check by fresh acidity. Delicate oak spice sits neatly behind the fruit, adding texture rather than weight, while the finish is elegant, saline and quietly persistent. This is not Chardonnay trying to shout in a big accent. 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