{"product_id":"stellenzicht-thunderstone-chardonnay-2025","title":"Stellenzicht, \"Thunderstone\", Chardonnay, 2025","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTextured \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026amp; Vibrant Chardonnay from Stellenbosh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003eVibrant aromas of fresh citrus, apricots and finishes with some lovely white floral notes. The extended lees contact creates layers of texture and nuance in the wine, while the older oak component contributes to the hints of biscuits on the finish of the palate. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAged 12 months in oak barrels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Michelangelo International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Awards | Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003eDrink now through 2029\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003e It pairs beautifully with grilled fish, creamy pasta dishes, quiche Lorraine or a mild soft cheese |🌡️ Serve slightly chilled around \u003cstrong\u003e10°C to 13°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole bunches are pressed while the cold juice go to tank to settle. After 24h of settling, the juice is racked to tanks as well as 300L and 500L barrels for fermentation. After fermentation is complete, the barrels are topped and all is wine left on the lees for up to 12 months. The tanks and barrels are racked off the lees just before bottling to make up the final blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1692, Stellenzicht’s vineyards and winery is located on the dramatic slopes of the Helderberg Mountains in Stellenbosch that benefit from cool maritime breezes. The current owners of this unique farm believe in protecting the natural resources through sustainable farming. These efforts help create an eco-system that protects the local fauna and flora aswell as the dragonfly population ( hence the label!).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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 class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stellenzicht-wines\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Stellenzicht Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57946449838424,"sku":"710072","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/thunderstone-chardonnay-stellenzicht-stellenbosh-whelehans-wines-dublin-winestore.jpg?v=1787837772","url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/products\/stellenzicht-thunderstone-chardonnay-2025","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}