{"product_id":"saint-clair-omaka-reserve-chardonnay","title":"Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Clair Omaka Reserve Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e is the rich, full-throttle end of Marlborough Chardonnay, but with enough freshness and precision to keep everything in line. Ripe peach and preserved lemon are layered with toasted cedar, vanilla, savoury spice and creamy lees texture, finishing long with a fine mineral edge. Fruit is drawn primarily from Saint Clair’s vineyards in the Omaka Valley, where clay-based soils and cool nights help retain flavour and acidity. Barrel fermented and selected from the pick of the cellar, this is a properly luxurious Chardonnay built for roast chicken, rich seafood or anyone who believes subtle oak is sometimes overrated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit is sourced mainly from vineyards in Marlborough’s Omaka Valley, using a mix of Chardonnay clones led by Mendoza and Burgundian Clone 95. The grapes are hand harvested, lightly whole-bunch pressed and barrel fermented before undergoing malolactic fermentation and maturation on yeast lees with regular stirring. Only the strongest barrels are selected for the final blend. Expect concentrated spice, toasted cedar and vanilla aromas, followed by ripe peach, preserved lemon, savoury complexity and a rich, luxurious finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 96\/100 \u0026amp; 5 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Wonderfully styled with alluring complexity, the wine shows mango, apricot, vanilla, cedar, and almond meal characters on the nose.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 94\/100 \u0026amp; Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“An enticing bouquet and palate with flavours of fresh white peach and lemon.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, 94\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Striking acid tension drives focus and length to a crisp and gratifying finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuisine, 4.5 Stars \u0026amp; Top 15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Big, bold and ripe with attractive fruit and lots of well-managed oak.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214576869743,"sku":"100948","price":209.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/SaintClairOmakaReserveChardonnay.jpg?v=1784604559","url":"https:\/\/stolencellar.co.nz\/products\/saint-clair-omaka-reserve-chardonnay","provider":"Stolen Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}