{"product_id":"2023-derwent-estate-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2023 Derwent Estate Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed. Stock is limited and availability may change.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDerwent Estate Chardonnay is a cool-climate expression from Tasmania's Derwent Valley. Picked early in the flavour spectrum to retain finesse, the 2023 combines white peach and citrus fruit with subtle oak, spice and oatmeal characters, supported by fresh acidity and a smooth, creamy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chardonnay comes from a north-facing bank of the Derwent River. The 28-year-old cool-climate vineyard has supplied fruit for Penfolds Yattarna for 13 consecutive years. Permeable loam soils over limestone contribute intensity and aromatic delicacy, with plantings comprising I10V1, I10V5 and Penfolds clones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was picked early in the flavour spectrum to maintain finesse and whole bunch pressed under inert gas. The first and last press fractions were separated, with pristine juice from the middle of the press cycle transferred directly to French oak, 25% new. Primary fermentation used a combination of cultured and natural yeast. No sulphur was added during maturation in oak, with fortnightly lees stirring and 100% malolactic fermentation in spring. The wine was filtered before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDerwent Estate:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Delicate fruit notes enhanced by a hint of oak. Balanced acidity creates a smooth, creamy texture. This traditional Chardonnay shines when enjoyed with food.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Straw”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e “White peach, nutmeg\/spice, butterscotch”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e “White peach, citrus fruits, oatmeal”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Derwent Valley, Tasmania, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.16\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.75\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClones:\u003c\/strong\u003e I10V1, I10V5 and Penfolds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Permeable loam over limestone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole bunch pressed under inert gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultured and natural yeast fermentation in French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak, 25% new\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fortnightly lees stirring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalolactic Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fesq","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52515916054830,"sku":"2310041876","price":50.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2022DerwentEstateChardonnay750mL_ab8de5f4-dfd5-40de-ab8a-43a790484920.png?v=1730688909","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2023-derwent-estate-chardonnay-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}