{"product_id":"stones-thunder-calm-before-the-storm-chardonnay-2023","title":"Stones + Thunder Calm Before the Storm Chardonnay 2023 | Margaret River, Australia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"497\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCrafted from a single vineyard in the renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eWilyabrup\u003c\/strong\u003e subregion of Margaret River, \u003cstrong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"264\"\u003eCalm Before the Storm Chardonnay 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning expression of modern Australian Chardonnay. Handpicked, whole-bunch pressed and barrel fermented in \u003cstrong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"407\"\u003e40% new French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers remarkable elegance, vibrant citrus, creamy texture and exceptional balance.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"897\"\u003e🍷 \u003cstrong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e White grapefruit, lemon balm, crisp apple, white pear, butterscotch, hazelnut and subtle spice with a long creamy finish\u003cbr data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"644\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast chicken, turkey, lobster, grilled fish, creamy pasta and roast pork\u003cbr data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eServe at:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12°C\u003cbr data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"771\"\u003e🍾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay | \u003cstrong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wilyabrup, Margaret River, Western Australia | \u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"902\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eTasting Experience\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eColour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eBright pale gold with youthful brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Palate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eLifted aromas of white grapefruit, lemon balm, crisp apple and white pear lead into a beautifully layered palate. Rich citrus fruit is complemented by delicate notes of butterscotch, sweet spice and finely integrated French oak. Ten months of lees ageing contribute a creamy texture, while vibrant acidity keeps the wine focused and elegant. The finish is long, textured and beautifully accented by lingering hazelnut notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eBody\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eMedium to full-bodied with creamy texture and outstanding balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eLong, elegant and persistent with citrus, subtle oak spice and toasted hazelnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eWhy This Wine Matters\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003eStones + Thunder is one of Australia's most exciting new wineries. 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