{"product_id":"eight-at-the-gate-family-selection-chardonnay-2019-750ml","title":"Eight at the Gate - Family Selection Chardonnay 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom The Winemaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium gold, stone fruit and citrus blossom. The oak treatment has given it roasted and toasty characters. White peach and citrus with a hint of brioche, good weight and mouthfeel. An elegant wine. Vegan Friendly.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBudburst date was on par with average after wet July \u0026amp; August. Spring was cool \u0026amp; damp which resulted in slow shoot growth. Fruit set was variable due to cool conditions but the weather stablised in November, with excellent growing conditions through to February. A lack of any weather extremes, either heat or cool spells lead to favourable ripening conditions and excellent flavour development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complex array of stone fruit and barrel fermentation derived characters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak treatment has given it roasted and toasty characters and the secondary Malolactic ferment and stirring on yeast lees has given creamy richness.\u003cbr\u003eThe structure is fine with medium body - ageing will see this wine develop even more richness whilst still maintaining its balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emedium straw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged on lees for 12 months in approx 30% new Louis Latour French oak 225 litre barriques. Remaining French barriques are 2, 3 and 4 years old. Regular bâtonnage applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 March 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e06 March 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93\/100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Showcase Magazine\u003cbr\u003eWine Showcase Magazine Tasting Panel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90\/100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver\u003cbr\u003eAustralian National Single Vineyard Wine Show\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e91\/100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronze\u003cbr\u003eMelbourne International Wine Competition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eight at the Gate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43645664493792,"sku":"113521","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/eight-at-the-gate-family-selection-chardonnay-2019_1.jpg?v=1667939155","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/eight-at-the-gate-family-selection-chardonnay-2019-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}