{"product_id":"leeuwin-estate-prelude-vineyards-chardonnay-2022","title":"Leeuwin Estate, \"Prelude Vineyards\", Chardonnay, 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTextured and fresh Chardonnay from Margaret River\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHints of butter, toasted nuts, and nougat to the nose. \u003c\/span\u003eMedium-bodied and beautifully textured, the palate is defined by a crisp acidity that carries the primary orchard fruit into a complex mid-palate of sweet quince, orange verbena, and candied lemon. Its impressive depth and structural integrity suggest a wine with significant aging potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAged 10 months in oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eJames Suckling | 93 Pts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eIdeal now through 2032\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003e Consider pairing it with pan-seared scallops over cauliflower purée, or roasted chicken seasoned with tarragon and lemon, or a rich crab linguine flecked with chili and parsley. For more earthy or savoury matches, try mushroom risotto drizzled with truffle oil, crispy skin pork belly accompanied by an apple fennel slaw, smoked trout rillettes, or a wedge of aged Comté. \u003cspan\u003e| 🌡️ Serve at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a cornerstone of Western Australia’s iconic Margaret River, Leeuwin Estate represents the pinnacle of Australian winemaking. Established in 1973 by Denis and Tricia Horgan - under the early mentorship of the legendary Robert Mondavi - the estate catapulted to global fame when its \"Art Series\" Chardonnay was named one of the world's finest by Decanter Magazine in 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/leeuwin-estate\"\u003eBrowse our Leeuwin Estate Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57205253636440,"sku":"600186","price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/leeuwin-estate-prelude-chardonnay-whelehans-wines-buy-wine-online.jpg?v=1777554781","url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/products\/leeuwin-estate-prelude-vineyards-chardonnay-2022","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}