{"product_id":"tantalus-estate-waiheke-island-cachette-chardonnay","title":"Tantalus Estate Waiheke Island Cachette Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTantalus Estate Waiheke Island Cachette Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fine, elegant Chardonnay that balances creamy richness with a fresh saline edge. Citrus blossom and lemon curd lead into brioche, nutmeg and gentle baking spice, while the palate is seamless, expansive and impressively persistent. Made from hand-harvested fruit grown in a single Waiheke Island vineyard, it gains distinctive texture from concrete egg fermentation before 12 months in carefully selected French oak. There is concentration here, but also freshness and restraint, making it a compelling choice for lovers of polished, layered Chardonnay. Pair it with crayfish in garlic butter, smoked fish pie or a well-risen cheese soufflé.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chardonnay was hand-harvested from a single Waiheke Island vineyard between 15 and 17 March 2023. Whole bunches were pressed in a vertical basket press, then fermented on high solids in a concrete egg using indigenous and selected house yeasts. The wine matured for 12 months in carefully selected French oak barrels from Saint-Romain in Burgundy, including 40% new oak, with methodical bâtonnage. The winery describes citrus flowers and lemon curd layered over brioche, nutmeg and baking spices, with a creamy texture, saline undercurrent and long, sophisticated finish. Alcohol is 13.5%, with 3.1 grams per litre of residual sugar.\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\u003eCandice Chow, 94\/100 (2023 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Concentrated fruit elevated by new oak and battonage, displaying a harmonious, creamy mouthfeel with soft acidity and enchanting oak spices to a lengthy finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, 94\/100 (2023 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Wong MW, 93\/100 (2023 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wag\u0026Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182018355567,"sku":"100329","price":479.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/TantalusEstateWaihekeIslandCachetteChardonnay.jpg?v=1784781150","url":"https:\/\/stolencellar.co.nz\/products\/tantalus-estate-waiheke-island-cachette-chardonnay","provider":"Stolen Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}