{"product_id":"2025-tapanappa-tiers-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2025 Tapanappa Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Tapanappa Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay is the flagship expression of one of Australia's most iconic Chardonnay vineyards. Crafted by legendary winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eBrian Croser\u003c\/strong\u003e, this single-vineyard wine comes from the historic \u003cstrong\u003eTiers Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills, a site originally planted in \u003cstrong\u003e1979\u003c\/strong\u003e and widely regarded as one of Australia's greatest Chardonnay vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Tiers Vineyard was the \u003cstrong\u003efirst commercial vineyard planted in the Adelaide Hills\u003c\/strong\u003e, and for more than four decades has produced some of Australia's most celebrated cool-climate Chardonnay. The old, own-rooted vines, combined with the unique Piccadilly Valley terroir, consistently deliver wines of remarkable purity, finesse and longevity. The separate 1.5M Vineyard bottling highlights a different vineyard section, while the classic Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay remains the benchmark expression of the original site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e was the warmest, driest and earliest on record in the Piccadilly Valley. Despite the warm season, there were no significant heatwaves, allowing the fruit to ripen evenly while maintaining outstanding natural acidity. The old-vine Chardonnay was harvested several weeks earlier than average, producing fruit with exceptional concentration, energy and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-picked fruit was whole-bunch pressed before fermentation in French oak barriques using indigenous yeasts. The wine matured on full lees for several months, building texture and complexity while preserving the precision and mineral character that define Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bouquet is intensely aromatic, offering layers of white peach, nectarine, Meyer lemon, grapefruit zest and pear, complemented by notes of brioche, roasted hazelnut, struck flint and subtle spice. The palate is powerful yet impeccably refined, combining concentrated stone fruit with vibrant citrus acidity and the hallmark creamy texture of Tiers Vineyard. A persistent mineral backbone carries through to an exceptionally long, precise finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready captivating in its youth, the 2025 Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay possesses the balance and structure to develop beautifully over the next \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, joining the long line of legendary Tiers vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tapanappa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills, South Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiers Vineyard (Old Block)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.6% (approx.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stelvin Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butter-poached lobster, grilled John Dory, roast chicken, seared scallops, creamy mushroom risotto, or aged Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terroir Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52218199179566,"sku":"5435984765","price":97.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2025TapanappaTiersVineyardChardonnay750ml.png?v=1781827993","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2025-tapanappa-tiers-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}