{"title":"Australian Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralian Chardonnay has undergone one of the most dramatic style shifts of any variety in the country's wine history, moving away from the heavily oaked, buttery examples that dominated a couple of decades ago toward something leaner, cooler, and far more food-friendly. Cool-climate regions like Margaret River and the Adelaide Hills lead the shift, showing restrained fruit and tighter acidity, though warmer areas still produce richer, more generous styles for those who prefer them. If Shiraz is more your thing, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-shiraz\"\u003eAustralian Shiraz\u003c\/a\u003e covers the country's best-known red. For the variety itself across every region we carry, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chardonnay\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e is worth a look, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-wine\"\u003eAustralian Wine\u003c\/a\u003e covers everything else on offer from the country.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"angove-organic-chardonnay","title":"Angove Organic Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngove Organic Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a generous but fresh take on South Australian Chardonnay, layering nectarine, citrus and summer melon with a savoury touch of oak. The palate is softly rounded and textural rather than heavy, finishing clean with enough brightness to keep the next glass tempting. Fruit from certified organic vineyards in the Riverland and McLaren Vale gives this easy-going white plenty of appeal, while its vegan-friendly credentials add another reason to pop it in the basket. A smart match for grilled fish, roast chicken or creamy vegetable dishes, it is relaxed enough for midweek and polished enough for the table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Chardonnay was sourced from certified organic vineyards in South Australia's Riverland and McLaren Vale regions. Cool, wet conditions made the 2023 season challenging, resulting in lower yields, delayed ripening and a small crop harvested from early February through to late March. The grapes were picked at night to retain freshness, then pressed, cold settled and fermented at cool temperatures with selected yeasts. Minimal handling followed before filtration and bottling. Angove describes nectarine, citrus, summer melon and savoury oak, with a pleasing texture, good length and a clean finish. 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White peach, ripe melon and stone fruit lead the way, with gentle vanilla and toasty oak adding roundness rather than weight. The finish is smooth, softly sweet and easy-going, making this a handy bottle for relaxed lunches, midweek dinners or any occasion where you want a proper wine-style drink while keeping things alcohol-free. Serve well chilled with creamy pasta, roast chicken or mushroom risotto.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMcGuigan begins with a full-strength Chardonnay made from fruit sourced across South Eastern Australia, then gently removes the alcohol using low-temperature spinning cone column technology. This process is designed to retain the wine's varietal aromas and flavours. 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