{"product_id":"2021-castagna-chenin-blanc-750ml","title":"2021 Castagna Chenin Blanc 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastagna Chenin Blanc is a still white wine from Beechworth, Victoria. The 2021 combines aromatic richness and texture with naturally keen acidity, showing floral and orchard-fruit characters alongside citrus, savoury spice and mineral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastagna's vineyard is situated at approximately 500 metres near Beechworth in north-east Victoria, in the foothills of the Australian Alps. Planted in 1997, the vineyard lies on predominantly decomposed granitic loam with quartz over clay and has been farmed biodynamically from the beginning. It is fully certified organic and biodynamic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 — Jeni Port, Halliday Wine Companion:\u003c\/strong\u003e “On paper, Beechworth chenin blanc is an unknown. In the glass, it’s a case of ‘Where have you been all my life?’ It’s super-ripe, which brings in the grape’s florals and peaches dripped in honey, not to mention texture and warmth of expression. Orange blossom, citrus, peach and apple are lifted and bright in aroma. Takes a warm, rich, nutty, spicy and savoury turn on the palate, all the while controlled by the grape’s naturally keen acidity. One to watch.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted 28 February 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePublished 08 August 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024–2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e “The nose is incredibly enticing and flirtatious, with mineral-driven aromas of flint, lemon curd and river stones. The palate is wonderfully complex and fresh, giving notes of grapefruit rind, shortbread, talcum powder and orange zest. Sophisticated, fresh and powerful. Excellent. Drink or hold.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted October 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100 — The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted May 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastagna is a biodynamic producer based near Beechworth in Victoria. Its approach centres on expressing terroir through traditional winemaking and minimal intervention. The estate vineyard is hand-pruned and hand-picked, with indigenous vineyard yeasts used in the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chenin Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beechworth, Victoria, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic and Biodynamic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous vineyard yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024–2030\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Saint Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52515738157358,"sku":"7302763747","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2021CastagnaChenin.png?v=1787890129","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2021-castagna-chenin-blanc-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}