{"product_id":"paxton-now-chardonnay-2022-750ml","title":"Paxton - Now Chardonnay 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduction area\/appellation: McLaren Flat, McLaren Vale, South Australia\u003cbr\u003eVineyard name: Thomas Block\u003cbr\u003eVineyard size: 28 ha\u003cbr\u003eSoil composition: alluvial, clay\/river stone predominant\u003cbr\u003eElevation: 242 - 278 feet\u003cbr\u003eBottles produced of this wine: 7,400\u003cbr\u003eVarietal composition: 100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eFermentation container: stainless steel temperature controlled tank\u003cbr\u003eMalolactic fermentation: full\u003cbr\u003eFining agent: no\u003cbr\u003eType of aging container: racked off lees and bottled immediately\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003cbr\u003epH level: 3.25\u003cbr\u003eResidual sugar: 1.2 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eAcidity: 5.66 g\/L\u003cbr\u003ePaxton NOW Chardonnay 2023\u003cbr\u003eW I N E D E S C R I P T I O N\u003cbr\u003eNOW by Paxton stands for 'Natural Organic Wine.' As leaders in organic production, Paxton\u003cbr\u003ewanted to create a Biodynamic and USDA Certified Organic natural wine with no added\u003cbr\u003epreservatives in a young, drink 'now' style of Chardonnay.\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes used to craft Paxton NOW Chardonnay are grown in the Thomas Block vineyard.\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are harvested in the cool of the night once the grapes have reached optimum sugar\u003cbr\u003eand flavor equilibrium. Whole berry pressed and fermented between 59 - 64 degrees\u003cbr\u003eFahrenheit. Post primary fermentation, the wine is left on fine lees throughout and after\u003cbr\u003emalolactic fermentation, stirred weekly to increase mouthfeel and creaminess and protect the\u003cbr\u003ewine from oxidation. The wine is bottled after only a couple of months aging in stainless steel\u003cbr\u003etanks to preserve the beautiful fruit flavors.\u003cbr\u003eT A S T I N G N O T E S\u003cbr\u003eA fruit salad of native finger lime, pear d'Anjou, with wild spearmint, elderflower and a touch of\u003cbr\u003etarragon. Bright and bouncy like jumping for the clouds on a backyard trampoline. This\u003cbr\u003eChardonnay sits up straight but has a sneaky scrumptious and vibrant feel once allowed to\u003cbr\u003erelax. Drink NOW.\u003cbr\u003eF O O D P A I R I N G\u003cbr\u003eThis wine would pair beautifully with butternut squash risotto with leeks and spinach.\u003cbr\u003eV I N E Y A R D \u0026amp; P R O D U C T I O N I N F O\u003cbr\u003eW I N E M A K I N G \u0026amp; A G I N G\u003cbr\u003eA N A LY T I C A L D A TA\u003cbr\u003eP R O D U C E R P R O F I L E\u003cbr\u003eEstate owned by: David Paxton \u0026amp; Ang Tolly\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker: Ashleigh Seymour, Kate\u003cbr\u003eGoodman\u003cbr\u003eTotal acreage under vine: 200\u003cbr\u003eEstate founded: 1979\u003cbr\u003eWinery production: 7,400 Bottles\u003cbr\u003eRegion: McLaren Vale\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paxton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45015039279328,"sku":"121951","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/paxton-now-chardonnay_1.jpg?v=1711051705","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/paxton-now-chardonnay-2022-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}