{"product_id":"2024-castagna-growers-selection-harlequin-750ml","title":"2024 Castagna Growers' Selection Harlequin 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e2024 Castagna Growers' Selection Harlequin is a skin-contact white blend from North East Victoria, offered in a 750ml bottle. Chenin Blanc and Vermentino meet Gewürztraminer and Viognier in an adventurous expression of white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade by the Beechworth-based Castagna family, Harlequin belongs to the Growers' Selection range, which explores fruit sourced from local growers. It is an appealing choice for drinkers who enjoy texture as much as fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 underwent skin fermentation followed by 30 days of post-fermentation skin contact and barrel maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCastagna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth East Victoria, Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrapes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChenin Blanc, Vermentino, Gewürztraminer, Viognier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry, skin-contact white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClosure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA four-variety white blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended skin contact for texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel-matured 2024 release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of Castagna's Growers' Selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYellow in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple, pear and apricot with floral and spice accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDry and textural, with rounded fruit and gentle tannin grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong and savoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur suggested pairings include roast chicken, grilled fish, mushroom risotto, pumpkin ravioli and semi-hard cheese. Serve around 10–12°C to allow its texture and aromatics to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Front lists a 2026–2032 drinking window. Store in a cool, dark place at a stable temperature; bottle condition and storage will influence development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95 points — Huon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e93 points — Kasia Sobiesiak, The Wine Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e93 points — Jeni Port, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eScores for the 2024 vintage, as reproduced by Different Drop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saint Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68008145846574,"sku":"4888941664","price":41.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2024-castagna-growers-selection-harlequin-750ml.png?v=1794463909","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2024-castagna-growers-selection-harlequin-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}