{"product_id":"2024-dexter-black-label-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2024 Dexter Black Label Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Dexter Black Label Chardonnay is a concentrated single vineyard Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay from old vine Dijon and P58 clones. Held back in bottle before release, it is a more driven and structured expression of the Dexter vineyard, showing citrus depth, spice, fine oak texture and cool-climate precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 growing season began with mild spring temperatures, followed by heavy rainfall from December to February. While disease pressure was high across the region, Dexter's lower-elevation, northern Mornington Peninsula site retained clean, disease-free fruit. Cool late-summer temperatures allowed ideal ripening, with high natural acidity and strong concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld vine Dijon and P58 clone Chardonnay were picked separately at optimal ripeness. The fruit was chilled overnight, gently whole-bunch pressed, oxidatively handled and transferred into separate tanks before settling overnight. The juice was then blended and transferred to two 500L French oak puncheons, both second fill, to ferment with solids. During maturation, the barrels were stirred occasionally to build palate weight. Around 50% of the wine completed natural malolactic fermentation. It was left on yeast lees until December, bottled in December 2024 and then held in bottle for a further 10 months before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack Label Chardonnay from Dexter's Mornington Peninsula vineyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e94 points from Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOld vine Dijon and P58 Chardonnay clones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhole-bunch pressed and fermented in 500L French oak puncheons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrinking window from 2026 to 2034.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Almost delicate at first... the palate also reticent, with lemon, white peach and spicy oak...\" Published 10 February 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserved lemon, white flowers and allspice, with a layer of candle wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep layers of lemon rind, lemon curd and cinnamon spice, supported by refreshing acidity. The palate is tightly coiled yet generous, with richness, texture and hints of white tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong, precise and refreshing, showing the depth of 40-year-old vines in a mild vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with mushrooms, roast chicken, creamy seafood dishes, grilled white fish, lemon butter sauces and richer vegetable dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink from 2026 to 2034.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Dexter Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDexter Wines is based at Tuerong on the Mornington Peninsula, where Tod and Debbie Dexter planted Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in 1987. Tod Dexter's experience includes seven years at Cakebread Cellars in Napa Valley and a decade as head winemaker at Stonier Wines. The Dexter vineyard is planted on a north-facing slope, shaped by natural drainage, cooling sea breezes and careful site management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducer: Dexter Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRegion: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClones: Dijon 70%, P58 30%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWine Style: White Wine - Buttery and Complex\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOak Maturation: 2 x 500L French oak puncheons, 100% second fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003epH: 3.36\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal Acidity: 6.5g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bacchus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52326024741166,"sku":"5487713617","price":79.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/Dexter_Chardonnay.jpg?v=1784515617","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2024-dexter-black-label-chardonnay-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}