{"product_id":"bf26-moates-lane-2024-chardonnay-dozen","title":"Moates Lane 2024 Chardonnay Dozen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 91 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e – “It's elegantly expressed on the nose, showing white flesh peach, Gala apple, rockmelon, and nougat notes, followed by a finely flowing palate offering juicy fruit flavours with silky texture and well-pithed acidity, making it immediately appealing.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVino Masters Score: 95\/100 ★★★★★\u003c\/strong\u003e – “Pale straw with bright lemon hues. Aromas of honeydew melon, quince and subtle toasted hazelnut are supported by delicate citrus and gentle oak notes. The palate is medium to full-bodied with ripe pear, grapefruit and creamy stone fruit flavours. Gentle lees influence and oak create texture and depth before a smooth, rich and lingering finish. It’s all oak and fruit, just perfectly balanced. Buttery – yes indeed. A well-balanced Pyrenees Chardonnay delivering generous fruit with robust flavours.” Russ Gallagher - August 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOUR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClear, bright, pale lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich, clean, semi-pronounced aromas of honeydew melon, quince and subtle toasty hazelnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClean, rich, medium-bodied flavours of pear and ripe grapefruit intertwined with a soft French toast background, with a moderate finish of toasty, soft lemon meringue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes were machine harvested, crushed, destemmed and pressed. Fermentation took place over 12 days with selected yeast to enhance both full flavour development and complexity. The wine was kept on lees contact for a further 2 months before being racked and stabilised for protein and tartrate stability, carefully blended and prepared for bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrilled shrimp, pesto pasta, cheese and nibbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCool conditions in early spring enabled a subsequent long growing season. A warm, dry summer subsided into ideal cooler autumn conditions prior to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Avoca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68097587609749,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/5922\/files\/Moates_Lane_Chardonnay_Dozen_BF_2026_f076e8be-b662-4e9b-a43f-8189f7851ed9.png?v=1793255213","url":"https:\/\/mountavoca.com\/products\/bf26-moates-lane-2024-chardonnay-dozen","provider":"Mount Avoca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}