{"title":"A Selection of Chardonnays from Hay Wines","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChardonnay is one of the world’s most popular grapes, thanks to its number of different styles.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn fact, Chardonnay wines range from lean and chalky to rich, creamy, and aged in oak. Indeed, the success is of this grape variety is partly due to the fact that Chardonnay wines are super versatile, producing clean and crisp whites as well as barrel-aged, richer wines. The most prestigious Chardonnays come from its home in Burgundy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the nose, unoaked, or ‘Chablis-style’ Chardonnay wines, tend to offer fragrant notes of green apple, pear, and citrus, with some chalky or mineral-like aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOaked Chardonnay wines, particularly those in the ‘Burgundian’ style, will often present rich aromas of peach, mango, and lemon, accompanied by notes of vanilla, butter, and often a hint of toasted bread or nuttiness due to the influence of oak, malolactic fermentation, and lees stirring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the palate, Chardonnay wines offer a broad range of experiences depending on its style. Unoaked Chardonnays are typically lean and crisp, with high acidity, often resembling the freshness of a Sauvignon Blanc but with more body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Chardonnay grapes are successfully grown in many regions of the world, this is why Chardonnay wines can be made with excellent results both in Old World and New World countries. Particularly popular are the awards-winning Chardonnay wines made in California, USA and Margaret River, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"leveret-mimi-nv","title":"Leveret Mimi NV","description":"\u003ch4\u003eLeveret Mimi NV\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeveret Mimi NV is A Pinot Noir dominant blend, exhibiting classic bottle fermented Methode characters but with a sugar level of 21g\/L, Mimi will have wide appeal as she offers a sweeter, softer palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeveret Mimi NV is elegant with lovely harmony, she is delicate, very fresh and lively with crisp citrus and sweet apple flavours, perfect as an everyday fun fizz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1978 by kiwifruit farmer Morton Brown, the original Morton vineyard in Katikati produced its first vintage in 1983.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith expansion since Morton Estate now has vineyards in Hawkes Bay on the east coast of the North Island, and Marlborough on the northern tip of the South Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorton Estate Wines exemplifies the best winemaking techniques from the old and new worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting the finest winemaking technology and techniques is creating striking new styles and flavours and making an important impact on our expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company takes the boutique winery approach to winemaking by controlling the entire winemaking process – from grafting its own cuttings, developing its own vineyards and viticultural techniques, and investing in the best technology possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorton Estate Wines exemplifies the best winemaking techniques from the old and new worlds. Selecting the finest winemaking technology and techniques is creating striking new styles and flavours and making an important impact on our expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are fiercely committed to winemaking an as an art not just a business. This consistency has been at the forefront of the Morton Estate brand since its advent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is demonstrated through a long list of high achieving awards through the history of Morton Estate. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mortonestatewines.co.nz\/about-us\/\"\u003ehttp:\/\/mortonestatewines.co.nz\/about-us\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe consistency has led to solidity in the market. Morton Estate is probably best-known for Chardonnay, for which it has won numerous local and international accolades – including the Best Chardonnay in the World trophy in 1997 at the International Wine Challenge Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, Morton Estate has expanded its portfolio, and today produces award winning Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Syrah, numerous Bordeaux blends, and Pinot Gris while also expanding its range of Methode Traditionnelle sparkling wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeographically Morton Estate has a presence in three major regions in New Zealand – The Hawkes Bay, Gisborne and Marlborough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese three regions play host to some of the best wine-making in New Zealand, each providing their own distinct regional style to our wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeveret Mimi NV - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652173017278,"sku":"NZ3235NV","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/NZ-Morton-Mimi5-1.jpg?v=1653484372"},{"product_id":"berton-foundstone-chardonnay","title":"Berton Foundstone Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eBerton Foundstone Chardonnay\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerton Foundstone Chardonnay is an appealing fruit driven unoaked wine that has aromas of candied lemon, lime and honeydew melon. The palate is a fusion of sweet citrus, peardrop and ripe melon flavours that continue to a long and zesty finish. The wine is best enjoyed with lightly fried fish or just as an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bertonvineyards.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBerton Vineyards\u003c\/a\u003e was established in 1996 by Bob and Cherie Berton when they purchased a block of land in High Eden, a subregion of the Barossa Valley, South Australia. This idyllic property sits 450m above sea level on gently rolling hills – except for the Chardonnay block which is anything but gentle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBob and Cherie set about planting the first Berton Vineyard cuttings that spring – ten acres of Shiraz and seven acres of Chardonnay – without any permanent water – it wasn’t until the following year, in 1998 when the dam filled that the vines got a decent drink!! It was due to these conditions and the seemingly hydrophobic podsolic soils that the vines struggled to become established. After a few years where the vines still looked like rootlings, a Swedish friend jokingly called it the bonsai vineyard, but the High Eden has a high annual rainfall so the vines are looking good these days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2005 the decision was made to purchase a winery to process the 1000 odd tonnes that was produced at the High Eden Vineyard. In 2005 when the former Southcorp winery in Yenda became available, Bob and Cherie joined with Jamie Bennett, Paul Bartholomaeus and James Ceccato to form Berton Vineyards the company. The winery was purchased and the guys moved to their new home in November 2005. For the next few months they were kept busy buying up fruit and arranging contact crushing for the 2006 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerton Foundstone Chardonnay is an appealing fruit driven wine that has aromas of candied lemon, lime and honeydew melon. The palate is a fusion of sweet citrus, peardrop and ripe melon flavours that continue to a long and zesty finish. The wine is best enjoyed with lightly fried fish or just as an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBerton Foundstone Chardonnay - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652181340350,"sku":"AURI543111","price":10.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/AUS-Berton-Chardonnay-1.jpg?v=1653484433"},{"product_id":"nostros-gran-reserva-chardonnay","title":"Nostros Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003eNostros Gran Reserva Chardonnay\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePride of the \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/collections\/chardonnay\" title=\"Chardonnays\"\u003eHay Wines’ Chardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e collection, Nostros Gran Reserva \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/collections\/chardonnay\" title=\"Chardonnay\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e shows a beautiful, bright golden colour. A rich and distinct wine that boasts aromas from Mediterranean fruit (rather than tropical, like tangerine, melon, apple, and sweet pear) to butter and freshly baked bread. That fresh harmony is complemented with the toasted hints from oak and mineral notes. A young, vibrant, tasty, balanced and daring wine. This is one of the best barrel aged Chilean \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/collections\/chardonnay\"\u003eChardonnays\u003c\/a\u003e you will find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLed by Roberto Carranca, the young and dynamic winemaking team at Indomita skillfully craft wines from their great vineyard holdings in two of Chile’s very best regions. The cooler climate Casablanca is great for Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir while the warmer Maipo Valley offers classic Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère. Indomita produce superb, expressive wines that are both beautiful and stunning value for money. The Nostros Reserva and Gran Reserva ranges prove that Chile can offer the very best value and does produce wines with great varietal and regional definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indomita.cl\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eViña Indomita\u003c\/a\u003e benefits from having the best climates for both whites and reds. Whites such as Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay thrive in the cool climate of the Casablanca Valley, the result of the Pacific's icy Humboldt current and early morning fog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReds such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère flourish in the sandy, fast draining soils of the MaipoValley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrown in Chile's Casablanca Valley, the climate in this valley can be described as cool Mediterranean. Its closeness to the ocean tempers its climate and winters tend to be mild. The vineyards are planted on the flatter plains and on the gentle slopes of the Casa Blanca valley. Generally, the soil is of relatively poor quality with low fertility, and therefore good for growing wine grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes Indomita stand out is the way they strive to achieve excellence with some of the best winemakers in Chile and an incredible state of the art winery in Casablanca. This wine is made from Casablanca fruit which is barrel fermented and aged for 6 months in French oak on its lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNostros Gran Reserva Chardonnay - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652182519998,"sku":"CHCA090811","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/Nostros_Chardonnay.jpg?v=1781692749"},{"product_id":"ayala-brut-majeur","title":"Ayala Brut Majeur NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the original eighteen Grandes Marques Champagne Houses, Ayala’s noble history dates back to 1860 when Edmond de Ayala received the magnificent Château as the dowry for his wedding. 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The palate begins with a silky smooth sensation, developing into ripe fleshy apricot, melon and enticing plum pastry notes and delicate spice. A perfect balance of freshness and generosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Heidsieck is one of the most admired Champagne houses thanks to the unrivalled and consistently high quality of its wines. The current range is one of the most awarded collections of wines in the world. The intricacies of the champagnes' complex make-up have been perfected over the years by one of the most celebrated winemaking teams in Champagne - between three winemakers they have been awarded 'Sparkling Winemaker of the Year' at the International Wine Challenge fifteen times. This winemaking legacy, paired with the house's flamboyant history since its foundation in 1851 by the man who would become known as 'Champagne Charlie', makes it a unique offering from Champagne: a house with great, hand-crafted wines, heritage and proven quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Heidsieck have built exceptional relationships with the most experienced growers across the Champagne region, and can draw on a rich palette of crus. Precise selection of grapes takes place from 60 specific sites. Vineyards which are integral to producing grapes which build the house style are Oger for Chardonnay for its texture, floral notes and ageing ability, Ambonnay for Pinot Noir for its power, vinosity and fruit, and Verneuil for Pinot Meunier for its acidity, body and aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the first fermentation, the wine is racked to separate the lees and then undergoes malolactic fermentation to soften the natural acidity. After blending, using 40% reserve wines which have an average age of 10 years, the cuvée is bottled and selected yeast added to begin the second fermentation. The bottles are placed in the cellars at a temperature of 10°C. In order to achieve the depth and complexity required by the house style, Charles Heidsieck age their Non-Vintage champagne for 5 years before disgorging, much longer than the legal requirement of 15 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/charlesheidsieck.com\/en\/home\/diaporama\/\"\u003echarlesheidsieck.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Heidsieck Brut Reserve - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652183503038,"sku":"FRCH1923NV","price":48.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/FR-Charles-Heidsieck-NV5.jpg?v=1653484470"},{"product_id":"domaine-perraud-macon-village-le-loup","title":"Domaine Perraud Macon Village 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDomaine Perraud Macon Village\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Perraud Macon Village is bright yellow in colour with perfumed white flowers and stone fruit on the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate of Domaine Perraud Macon Village is medium to full bodied, with lively citrus acidity and flavours of fruit salad including melon, peach and a hint of pineapple, the finish is mineral and long with the fresh acidity balancing the full fruit nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hachette-vins.com\/guide-vins\/producteurs\/51152\/dom-perraud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDomaine Perraud\u003c\/a\u003e is a fine example of a young producer striking out on his own to create what will soon be one of the Maconnais’ most respected domaines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines show remarkable elegance, purity and complexity at modest price tags. The Perraud family was one of many making their living from growing grapes for the local co-operative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, in 2005, encouraged by his parents, Jean-Christophe Perraud (then 24 years of age) began to make and bottle wine from the family’s vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncouraged by his parents, Jean-Christophe Perraud, then 24, began to make and bottle wine from the family's 25 hectares of Bourgogne, Mâcon and Saint-Véran vineyards and sold them on the local market until 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from what the Perrauds describe as 'young vines' (both the Chardonnay and the Aligoté are between 20-25 years old), the wines show remarkable elegance, purity and complexity at modest price tags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Perraud is a fine example of a young vigneron striking out on his own with the family's vineyards to create what will soon be one of the Mâconnais' most respected domaines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine Perraud Macon Village is all grown in the Perraud's own vineyards in the communes or Villages of La Roche Vineuse, Verzé, Hurigny and Salornay sur Guy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive clay and chalk soils give extra power and richness to the otherwise elegant, aromatic palate (the white-chalk pebbles absorb sun during the day, and reflect it during the night to extend ripening).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were machine harvested in the cool of early morning. This ensures a quick turnaround so that the precious melon and citrus character is kept intact, without danger of oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking was kept as natural as possible, with wild yeasts used for fermentation. Malolactic fermentation was allowed to take place in order to encourage a round, supple feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine rested for six months on its lees to encourage complexity before blending and then bottling. 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The range of wines was enlarged, and this gave an additional impetus to the development of Pol Roger's fame. In 1961, a vintage rosé was launched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few years later, a special vintage was born, the Cuvée Winston Churchill was born in 1975. At the same time, the firm developed and reached 201 acres in 1999. 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The palate is medium bodied, with great textural complexity and a lingering vanilla and honey comb finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes specifically selected to make the Leveret Hawkes Bay Reserve Chardonnay come from two parcels of fruit originating from opposite sides of the Ngaruroro River of Hawkes Bay. Both these vineyards are stony river terrace sites whose soils have been deposited over many years by charges and floods of the river, creating soils that are mineral rich and incredibly free draining. Half the fruit was hand harvested and whole bunch pressed while the remaining was machine harvested. Following a brief settling of the juice both batches went straight to barrel for a natural fermentation and partial MLF, in order to enhance natural flavours of the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grand rounded gables of The Wine Portfolio’s Cellar Door are a distinctive feature of the lush green pastures of Katikati, New Zealand. Since 1978 the estate has been a place where wine making is seen as an art, not just a business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand’s temperate, maritime climate and rich, free-draining volcanic soils have brought new intense flavours and styles to the world wine market. With vineyards in prime locations such as Hawkes Bay and Marlborough, The Wine Portfolio combines the finest grapes with the best winemaking techniques, as well as passion from their dedicated winemakers. They have taken the boutique winery approach to winemaking by controlling the entire process – from grafting their own cuttings, developing their own vineyards and viticultural techniques, and investing in the best technology possible. Owning 503 planted hectares of vineyards, The Wine Portfolio has a secure supply of grapes that are grown specifically to match their wine styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wineportfolio.co.nz\/wineportfolio\/our-brands\/leveret-estate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ewineportfolio.co.nz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652213387454,"sku":"NZHB323807","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/NZ-Leveret-Chardonnay-1.jpg?v=1653484542"},{"product_id":"coniglio-chardonnay","title":"Morton Estate Coniglio Chardonnay 2014","description":"\u003ch4\u003eMorton Estate Coniglio Chardonnay\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConiglio Chardonnay: dizzled honey combined with vanilla bean works in unison to provide a complex aroma that is silky and fluent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initial contact with the palate, Coniglio Chardonnay instantly reflects the reason that the Coniglio is only produced in vintages of exceptional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConiglio Chardonnay has caramel, butterscotch, toffee and a hint of smoked manuka enriches the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours combine elegantly to leave a long, lengthy full flavour, long after the back of the throat has been graced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConiglio is a legacy of Proprietor John M Coney. “Coney” is a type of rabbit so it was apt that they named their supreme award-winning wine “Coniglio”, which is Italian for the same animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis crafted Chardonnay is exquisitely packed in individual boxes and each bottle is wrapped and numbered to reflect its uniqueness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a very limited amount is produced at a time, making this an exclusive wine set to impress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a wine of exceptional style and elegance, hand crafted from the finest Chardonnay fruit grown in their unique Hawkes Bay vineyard at Riverview.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced only in years when the fruit achieves absolute perfection, hand selection and whole bunch pressing have created a style that is seamless and the pinnacle of the winemaker’s art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grand rounded gables of The Wine Portfolio’s Cellar Door are a distinctive feature of the lush green pastures of Katikati, New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1978 the estate has been a place where wine making is seen as an art, not just a business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand’s temperate, maritime climate and rich, free-draining volcanic soils have brought new intense flavours and styles to the world wine market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith vineyards in prime locations such as Hawkes Bay and Marlborough,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Portfolio combines the finest grapes with the best winemaking techniques, as well as passion from their dedicated winemakers. 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A wine of elegance \u0026amp; finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStella Bella is a small boutique wine producer located in Margaret River in the beautiful south west of Western Australia. In 2000, Stuart Pym and his winemaking partner Janice McDonald started Stella Bella with the vision of creating wines that were truly unique, reflective of their creativity and vast global experiences. (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stellabella.com.au\/\"\u003eStella Bella\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStella Bella owns 5 exceptional vineyards throughout the cooler and increasingly prized central and southern areas of the Margaret River Wine Region, one of which, the Suckfizzle vineyard, is the most south-westerly vineyard on the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stella Bella wines have been highly reviewed and awarded internationally with 5 red stars with James Halliday (the highest accolade for a wine producer) and numerous gold medals and international trophies including the Mission Hill Trophy from the International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition for Top International Chardonnay. Stella Bella means ‘Beautiful Star’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We believe our wines celebrate all things bright spirited and beautiful. Our Stella Bella wines are made to suit every occasion. The range consists of high-quality wines that possess all of the colour, character and seductive flamboyance that the labels suggest\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStella Bella Chardonnay - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652245172414,"sku":"AUMR061710","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/AUS-Stella-Bella-Chardonnay-1.jpg?v=1653484759"},{"product_id":"montes-alpha-chardonnay","title":"Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eMontes Alpha Chardonnay\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontes Alpha Chardonnay is a rich, golden colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Montes Alpha Chardonnay nose offers outstanding notes of ripe tropical fruits, \"golden berries,\" bananas, peaches, apricots and grapefruit, along with the asparagus notes that are characteristic of Chardonnay from Casablanca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontes Alpha Chardonnay has elegant notes of toast and vanilla, butter and toffee are introduced by the oak ageing \u0026amp; the palate is fresh with pleasing acidity, medium body and a wonderful persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontes was established in 1988 by Aurelio Montes, Douglas Murray, Alfredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand, with the aim to produce the best wines in Chile from the best regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon, first produced in 1987, broke the mould for premium wines in Chile. Since then, Alpha has gone from being a wine to being the core range in the Montes portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes and sites are carefully selected in order to ensure varietal integrity and complexity. Viticulture is hands on and individual rather than mechanical and industrial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a range of wines that offer superb value within the premium wine market - whether from Chile or anywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Delicious, full-bodied, complex and creamy in the mid-palate, our Alpha Chardonnay is one of the few Chilean whites wines that will improve with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1998 vintage was selected as ‘World Champion Chardonnay’ by Slow Food of Italy, after simultaneous tastings in 26 cities around the world, covered live by BBC-TV in London. Grapes are sourced from the renowned white wine area, Casablanca Valley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermented and aged in French oak barrels for one year; 40% of the wine undergoes secondary ‘malolactic fermentation’ to enhance buttery flavors. A monthly stirring of the wine orbatonage enhances flavor and aroma complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe history of Montes seems like a dream, and that’s truly how it began, gradually becoming reality.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was in 1987 that our two original founders, Aurelio Montes and Douglas Murray, both highly experienced wine professionals, wanted to realize their dream of producing Chilean wines a quantum-leap higher in quality than the standards of the time. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.monteswines.com\/en\/our_history_the_beginning_of_our_adventure.php\"\u003eMontes Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1988, they joined up with the other two founders, Alfredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand, who brought their own complementary skills and expertise to the venture, thus Montes was born, at first under the name Discover Wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was a dream come true for four great visionaries who succeeded in taking Montes wines from nowhere to more than 100 countries worldwide; by making ‘first growth’ wines respected and admired by the world’s critics and trade, and by drawing attention to what Chile was capable of producing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter we created the first Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon - through hard work and passion - it didn’t take long to achieve recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was a mould-breaking wine that immediately raised the bar for other Chilean producers. 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In combination with ripe white fruit and white blossom aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Laroche Chablis Saint Martin on the palate, its minerality gives a lingering finish and distinct character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Laroche epitomises Chablis. The quality of their wines is impeccable. With all wines carrying the Chablis hallmark of crystalline purity and steely minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaroche were the first Burgundian producer to move to screwcaps in 2002. Now all their wines, from Petit Chablis through to Grand Cru, are under stelvin closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine has been built up over the past 160 years. However it has a dynamism that is unusual in such a venerable producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe approach to production is meticulous, especially under the stewardship of vineyard manager Yannick Cadiou and newly appointed winemaker Grégory Viennois. In addition, many of their vineyards are being converted to organic viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Laroche’s ownership of vineyards is remarkable, and sets them apart from their main competitors. Chablis is a fragmented region, but Domaine Laroche owns 100 hectares of vines, including an impressive 30 hectares of Premier Crus and six hectares of Grand Crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTerroir\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore Domaine Laroche owns 63 hectares of Chablis vineyard on the famous Kimmeridgian soil that gives the wines such precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach plot, of which there are 30 in total, has a different exposure, soil depth and vine age which contributes complexity to the wine. This especially means that every parcel ripens at a different time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGregory Viennois refers to Chardonnay‘s \"two-day window\" of maturity. Since, if they don't pick the grapes in this time, the precious Chablis aromas might leave the skin of the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey press grapes at low temperatures for 12 hours in wide tanks, to aid sedimentation and minimise the need for sulphur dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fermentation lasted 21 days at 17°C, followed by full malolactic fermentation. They used bentonite to fine the wine before eight months ageing on the fine lees. In conclusion, filtration was light in order to preserve the natural body plus character of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Laroche Chablis Saint Martin - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.larochewines.com\"\u003elarochewines.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652245270718,"sku":"FRBY178413","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/FR-Chablis-St-Martin-1.jpg?v=1653484762"},{"product_id":"pierre-mignon-grande-reserve-brut-nv","title":"Pierre Mignon Grande Reserve Premier Cru Brut NV","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePierre Mignon Grande Reserve Premier Cru Brut NV\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePierre Mignon Grande Reserve Premier Cru Brut NV is a crisp, well-balanced champagne with citrus hints on the nose overlaid with touches of brioche and yeastiness. The palate is fresh, clean and lively with a creamy mousse and long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a high quality aperitif style champagne that will keep you wanting to come back for more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne Pierre Mignon is a family-owned house located in Le Breuil in the Marne Valley. Over several generations, the family estate has grown significantly with vineyards in the Marne Valley, Côte des Blancs, and Épernay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePierre and Yveline Mignon run the family property, and their two children have a hand in its development. Céline is in charge of sales and export relations, and Jean-Charles is responsible for the vineyard and the wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePierre Mignon produces stylish Champagnes with a fresh, vibrant character, all of the wines are made within their own cellars where attention to detail and quality is paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir fresh and vibrant character is balanced with a soft and creamy mousse to produce Pierre Mignon Grande Reserve Premier Cru Brut NV Champagne that is perfect for any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe typicality and diversity of the terroirs support Champagne Pierre Mignon preparing high-quality wines of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard of 14 hectares is spread over the whole of Champagne area - Marne Valley, Côtes des Blancs and Épernay region, planting Pinot Meunier (60%), Pinot Noir (10%), and Chardonnay (30%). All of the picking at Champagne Pierre Mignon is done by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe press and fermenting facilities have been entirely redesigned and now cover 2,500 m². 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Shepherds' dogs sometimes became lost or wandered off and eventually bred into a marauding pack which attacked local flocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir home was a tussock and scrub covered hill, overlooking the Wairau Plains, designated by the early settlers as Dog Point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHay Wines delivers free of charge in the Gloucestershire - Worcestershire - Herefordshire - Stratford upon Avon and surrounding areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dogpoint.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003edogpoint.co.nz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDog Point Chardonnay - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652251365566,"sku":"NZML327712","price":28.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/NZ-Dog-Point-Chardonnay-1.jpg?v=1653484815"},{"product_id":"de-loach-russian-river-chardonnay","title":"De Loach Russian River Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDe Loach Russian River Chardonnay\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Loach Russian River Chardonnay is a beautiful pale straw yellow in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose of this Chardonnay especially entices you with its rich aromas of key lime, white peach, and baked apple pie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon the first sip, a flinty brightness balances the creamy apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle soft oak helps carry this lovely wine with a long, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Producers\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery and vineyards were originally owned and run by the De Loach family, with Cecil De Loach as winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2003, the family run Burgundian estate Jean-Claude Boisset purchased De Loach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore they brought the focus back to the estate's original high quality winemaking philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecific emphasis was on small lot winemaking, particularly of Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery's 17-acre estate vineyard is now 100% organic and Biodynamic®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tradition especially upheld by many foremost Burgundian vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe De Loach estate vineyards are certified organic by CCOF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appointment of consultant winemaker Greg La Follette (formerly at Flowers on the Sonoma coast) was the start of a return to their previously excellent form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Brian Maloney works alongside Greg in making Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Zinfandel from their own vineyards and those of similar minded growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore they focus on biodynamic, organic and systainable winemaking practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cool, foggy Russian River Valley climate allows for slow ripening, ideal for Chardonnay to develop full flavour maturation. 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The palate is round and full with nectarine and a hint of spice. Drinking beautifully now, this wine will continue to evolve and reward over the next five years with careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was carefully harvested, partially handpicked and whole bunch pressed to ensure the vineyard characters and fruit flavours were preserved. The juice was fermented in American oak barrels, fifty percent new barrels, using selected yeast strains. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation, followed by ten months aging on yeast lees with regular stirring. Only the best barrels were selected for the Omaka Reserve Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit for the Omaka Reserve was sourced from Saint Clair’s vineyards in Marlborough’s Omaka and Awatere valleys.. A combination of warm days, cool nights and clay based soils produce the finest, most flavoursome Chardonnay. 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A vibrant acidity and lovely roundness, from 5% of the wine being fermented in oak, combine on the palate in this compelling Slovenian blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll fruit was pressed using a pneumatic press. 95% of the wine was fermented in stainless steel, with the remainder fermented in large, 6,000 litre Slavonian oak casks. After blending these components, the wine was matured in 100% stainless steel tanks. The wine did not undergo malolactic fermentation to retain freshness and acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2016 was an unusual harvest with various challenges due to extreme weather conditions at the beginning of the year. This resulted in a smaller yield than in previous years. However, the weather later improved and was perfect until harvest and fruit was of a high quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGasper is located in Goriška Brda, which makes up the two thirds of Collio stretching into Slovenia from Friuli-Venezia Giulia in north-eastern Italy. 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The style is mid-weight with elegant oak providing texture and lingering flavours of cashew, roasted hazelnut and gun flint. The structure has a tight shape with the finesse and concentration that are hallmarks of Trinity Hill Chardonnay. It displays delicacy but richness and the beautifully linear acidity makes it a fantastic match with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gimblett Gravels winegrowing area is a small sub-region in the Hawkes Bay, defined by a very unique stony soil type. This wine is sourced from Estate grown grapes in the Tin Shed and Winery vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-harvested fruit was gently pressed and fermented with indigenous yeast in 500 litre French oak puncheons. The wild yeast helped to add complexity and texture. Malolactic fermentation was encouraged to soften acidity and give further richness. The wine was aged for 11 months in large 500 litre puncheons (of which 40% were new). 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Convinced the terroir was equally suited to Southern European grape varieties, Syrah and Viognier were also planted and were followed by experimental plantings of Tempranillo, Arneis and Montepulciano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1996 they produced the first small vintage on off-site premises. And in 1997 Stage 1 of The Winery was built on its current site on State Highway 50 and completed in time for the 1998 vintage. The Cellar Door was also established and Pinot Gris vines were planted in front of the winery. 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Cashew, roasted hazelnuts and white peach flesh exist in abundance on the nose. The palate grows and grows from start to finish. The wine is a product of 40 year dry grown vines, and this is beautifully evident in the concentration and vibrancy of the palate. 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The palate is bursting with bright stone fruit flavours along with a hint of caramel. This wine has very good intensity, a nice texture and beautiful mouthwatering acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir Chardonnay is a blend of reputable French clones including clones 95, 96, 277 and 809 grown on differing terroir on their estate. They make this wine using a combination of stainless steel tanks and neutral oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwners of Quails Gate' the Stewart family are a third generation, Okanagan farming family who have been part of the community for more than a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey farm over 200 acres of vineyards and have been leaders in the development of Canadian viticulture practices. 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In the glass you will discover its extremely fine bubbles, and a fresh, aromatic quality on the nose with lemony notes that will awaken your taste buds. 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The delightful texture and bottom notes hinting of honeycomb and brioche are followed by a sustained finish. Drink now or whenever you want reminding that life is really good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving enjoyed global careers in banking and tech, Grant Westcott and Carolyn Hurst knew they weren’t the “retiring” kind. With Carolyn being a native of the Niagara region (E.L. Crossley High represent!) and a passionate oenophile, and Grant being a former cattle farmer in his younger years and no stranger to working the land, purchasing and running a vineyard seemed like the perfect way for the couple to combine their passions and finally bet on themselves. Initially thinking they would grow grapes and sell them to other wineries, they started with a vision of the type of wine they would love to help to create. After consulting with local experts and winemaking trailblazers and being inspired by the cool climate Chardonnays and Pinots coming out of Moira Vineyard at Malivoire, 13th Street, Flat Rock and the Le Clos Jordan vineyards, they planted twenty-eight acres of grapes and were on their way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAs time went on, however, they realized that they wanted to produce their own wine under their own Westcott Vineyards label. Winemaker Arthur Harder joined them to take their precious grapes and create their first vintage in 2012. 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The result is a range of expressive, balanced, world-class wines with a true sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inaugural 1999 vintage received the highest score to date for an Argentinean wine upon release. Subsequent releases earned 98 points from Wine Advocate magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines continue to earn outstanding plaudits from the world press. Viña Cobos has an extensive team of grape growers located in different outstanding winemaking regions in Mendoza. They work closely together and are committed to quality and a respect for the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom vineyard sites in Luján de Cuyo, Maipu and Valle de Uco at altitudes of 2300 to 3835 feet above sea level. The diurnal temperature variations, long growing season and altitude give a tremendous purity of fruit. 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The palate is vibrant with tension and length, showing a nice mixture of bright fruit and savoury elements that North Canterbury is renowned for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins in a magical place where magnificent native birds once roamed and soared, where the earth produces in abundance and the stars align for greatness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique site of altitude, limestone, slope, rock and rich soil is our Waikari Estate and home to some of the most profound Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines in the world. In 2018 our story breathed a new chapter when we purchased a new vineyard, the Manata Estate in Lowburn, Central Otago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard has produced exceptional Pinot Noir since 2002 and is home to our Central Otago Pinot Noir. Across both sites biodynamic viticulture and a natural approach to winemaking create handcrafted wine that breathes of its place and tastes like nowhere else on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMike and Claudia Elze Weersing spent 15 years searching the world to find the perfect place to grow grapes. In 2000, they purchased the plot of land near Waikari, that we now call home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerman-born and America-raised Claudia, was a committed biodynamicist and the guiding spirit on the land in the early years of Pyramid Valley. Mike studied oenology and viticulture in Burgundy and worked in vineyards and cellars across Europe, honing his precise vision and practice for spectacular winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, Mike and Claudia created remarkable wines for close to 20 years that have been recognised the world over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEthos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We tend our estates according to the holistic principles of biodynamics, working with the energy of the cosmos and feeding the soils and ecosystem of the site to let nature work her wonders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beauty of biodynamics for us, is being in tune with each of our vineyards and their unique needs based on individual soil type, site aspect, ecosystem and local climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar, our winemaking follows natural principles with the use of indigenous yeasts, natural fining and minimal, if any, filtration. 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At first, the nose exudes subtle hints of brioche and sweet spice combining with citrus flavours and floral fragrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the wine warms in the glass, it becomes more powerful and the nose develops complex nuances of toasted nuts, acacia blossom and honeycomb. The palate is round and creamy, supported by fresh fruit. The structure is opulent, underpinned by fabulous balance. The finish is long and powerful. With gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVinification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe must undergoes two débourbages (settlings), one at the press house immediately after pressing and the second, a débourbage à froid, in stainless steel tanks at 6°C over a 24 hour period. A slow cool fermentation with the temperature kept under 18°C takes place in stainless steel, with each variety and each village kept separate until final blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine undergoes a full malolactic fermentation. Secondary fermentation takes place in bottle at 9°C in the deepest Pol Roger cellars (33 metres below street level) where the wine is kept until it undergoes remuage (riddling) by hand, a rarity in Champagne nowadays. The very fine and persistent mousse for which Pol Roger is renowned owes much to these deep, cool and damp cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStory -\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relationship between Champagne Pol Roger and Sir Winston Churchill dates back to a providential meeting at a luncheon given by the British Ambassador to France some months after the liberation of Paris at which the sumptuous 1928 vintage of Pol Roger was served. Attending the lunch was the beautiful Odette Pol-Roger as well as the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, with whom she struck up an instant rapport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA friendship was born which continued until Churchill’s death, creating links between the Pol-Roger and Churchill families which are still as strong to this day. The pressures of his post sadly prevented Churchill ever paying a visit to 44 Avenue de Champagne, the home of Champagne Pol Roger, but he nonetheless proclaimed it “the most drinkable address in the world”. As recompense for breaking his promise to visit he sent Odette a copy of his Memoirs inscribed “Cuvée de Réserve, mise en bouteille au Chateau de Chartwell”. He even named one of his racehorses “Pol Roger” and the filly strode to victory at Kempton Park in 1953, Coronation Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCuvee\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne Pol Roger created their Prestige Cuvée in homage to Sir Winston Churchill mindful of the qualities that he sought in his champagne: robustness, a full-bodied character and relative maturity. The exact blend is a closely guarded family secret but it is undeniable that the composition would meet with the approval of the man to whom it is dedicated : “My tastes are simple, I am easily satisfied with the best”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir predominates, providing structure, breadth and robustness whilst Chardonnay contributes elegance, finesse and subtlety. Composed exclusively of grapes sourced from Grand Cru Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards which were already under vine during Churchill’s lifetime. 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The wine was aged in barrels on fine lees and aged for 11 months with 6 months lees stirring to get volume, roundness and a well-integrated wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name EQ comes from the word EQUILIBRIO (Spanish word for Balance) and represents their commitment to nature, by pursuing a perfect balance between the grapevines, soil and climate of their vineyards. EQ offers balanced wines with outstanding quality and elegance. Delivering great complexity with nuanced layers of flavours, EQ wines have a fine structure that guarantees a great ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanopy and water management allows a healthy balance between grapes production and growth. The low yields results in fruit with higher concentration of colour, aroma and flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Matetic family arrived in Chile some 100 years ago from what is now Croatia and acquired large haciendas in the southern tip of the country which they used for sheep and dairy farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was in 1999 that the family bought the estate in the San Antonio Valley and turned their hand to winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are now one of the most revered wine producers in Chile and have been awarded a plethora of prestigious awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery was designed in collaboration with the architect Lawrence Odfjell and built in 2004 and relies on a gravitational flow design that optimises management of the grapes brought in from the nearby vineyards, which complements the organic and biodynamic principles that are followed at the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proximity to the Pacific Ocean benefits their vineyards. They experience cool nights, morning mist and sea breezes during afternoons. This is a cool and dry region, where rains only fail during the winter period. All these conditions help to achieve slow ripening, healthy grapes with crisp natural acidity and intense flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir granite soils are very poor in nutrients and very rick in quartz minerals. 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