{"product_id":"cristom-estate-chardonnay-2018-750ml","title":"Cristom Estate Chardonnay 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA blend of benchmark vineyard sites in the Eola-Amity Hills, including the Cristom estate, the combination of volcanic soils, elevations, and the cool marine influence, yield a Chardonnay with tension and generosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking: Hand-harvested and whole-cluster pressed; the juice settles overnight and is moved to barrels. It undergoes native yeast fermentation and full malolactic fermentation. It's aged for eleven months on its lees in 20% new French oak barrels, followed by five months in stainless steel tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes: Aromatically complex, the wine delivers intermingled notes of brioche, toasted meringue, lemon curd, and minerality. Zesty Meyer lemon, ginger, and cardamon drive interest on the palate, with a satisfying viscosity and bright acidity that lead to a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging Suggestions: Drinking well now and can age until 2030 or longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccolades: \u003cbr\u003e94 pts Decanter\u003cbr\u003e94 pts International Wine Report\u003cbr\u003e93 pts JebDunnuck.com\u003cbr\u003e93 pts JamesSuckling.com\u003cbr\u003e93 pts OwenBargreen.com\u003cbr\u003e93 pts Ken's Wine Guide\u003cbr\u003e92 pts \u0026amp; 30 Best Chardonnays for 2024 VinePair\u003cbr\u003e91 pts Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“…Delicious and a tad unbelievable as their entry-level bottling.” – Clive Pursehouse, Decanter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“…a precise and well-structured profile…promises to develop further complexity with age.” – Jeremy Young, International Wine Report\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“…Well-driven and precise, with a vibrant core …and a focused, juicy finish.” – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...Beautiful.\" – Eric Guido, Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage\u003cbr\u003e2022\u003cbr\u003eVarietal\u003cbr\u003eChardonnay\u003cbr\u003eAppellation\u003cbr\u003eEola -Amity Hills\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cristom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975657361632,"sku":"102917","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/cristom-estate-chardonnay_1.jpg?v=1663886195","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/cristom-estate-chardonnay-2018-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}