{"product_id":"2009-vasse-felix-heytesbury-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2009 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay is a flagship Margaret River white, made from a selection of the estate's most unique and striking vineyard sections. The wine is recognised for its al dente ripeness, innovative winemaking and distinctive Heytesbury perfume and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2009 vintage was shaped by a slightly later harvest, producing a savoury, delicate and beautifully structured Chardonnay with restraint, balance and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine comes from small vineyard sections where Gingin clone Chardonnay, specific aspects and soil interplay create the distinctive Heytesbury character. Fruit was hand harvested and whole-bunch pressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole bunches were pressed and transferred directly to barrel as unclarified juice. Fermentation took place with natural yeasts from the vineyard, and natural malolactic fermentation was allowed to complete. The wine was nurtured in cellar for 15 months, including nine months in oak with some lees stirring, followed by six months blended in tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOak maturation took place in French oak barriques, 56% new and 44% one- to three-year-old barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e96 Points - Jeremy Oliver, tasted January 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e95 Points - The Wine Front, 2009 Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e93 Points - Bob Campbell, tasted April 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSilver - International Wine Challenge, awarded 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with mushroom dishes, chicken korma, pork with herbs, tomato and mozzarella salad, and Waterloo cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVariety: 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClone: Gingin clone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRegion: Margaret River, Western Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResidual Sugar: 1 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduction: Less than 24,000 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWinemaker: Virginia Willcock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrinking Window: 2010-2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sterling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52383671058734,"sku":"5480334847","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/Vasse_Felix_Vasse_Felix_Margaret_River_Chardonnay.jpg?v=1785721314","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2009-vasse-felix-heytesbury-chardonnay-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}