{"title":"Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Jesus turned water into wine, he made sure it was Chardonnay. A heavenly drink, Chardonnay can stylistically run the gambit between the lean crisp and mineral, to the full bodied, opulent and voluptuous. The great examples are usually found in the middle, with ample fruit weight and power sitting on a tightrope of minerality and acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2022-alessandro-salvano-drink-wines-not-labels-chardonnay","title":"2023 Alessandro Salvano 'Drink Wines Not Labels' Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace: Montelupo Albese — Piedmont, ITA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn into a winemaking family, Alessandro produces expressive, energetic wines from organically farmed vineyards in Montelupo Albese. Guided by a “Drink Wine, Not Labels” philosophy, he focuses on purity, freshness, and site expression. A rising talent in Piemonte, his wines offer a compelling, contemporary take on traditional Langhe varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is 100% whole bunch, slightly skinsy chardonnay macerated for ten days then raised in stainless steel. 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Old vines, wild ferments and a light touch in the cellar keep things honest. Even in the warm 2023 vintage, the wines stay true to type—salty, stony and seriously Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eGrand Cru with quiet authority. Lemon oil, white peach and ripe citrus glide over crushed oyster shell, chalk and a subtle savoury, almost smoky edge. The palate is expansive yet finely etched, with layered texture, seamless acidity and a long, mineral finish. Powerful but poised—more about depth and detail than sheer weight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foreign Fruits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42115054174263,"sku":"SK-05403","price":252.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/9675\/4231\/files\/B07463D2-C833-4409-A650-CEA3D65664C9.jpg?v=1774240585"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-ventoura-chablis-1er-cru-fourchaume","title":"2023 Domaine Ventoura Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace: Chablis, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eDomaine Ventoura, just north of Chablis in Fontenay, is a family farm turned sharp, estate-driven operation since 2014. Across 11 hectares (plus a little top-tier fruit from friends), everything is now certified organic. Old vines, wild ferments and a light touch in the cellar keep things honest. Even in the warm 2023 vintage, the wines stay true to type—salty, stony and seriously Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eA step up in depth and detail. White peach, lemon curd and subtle florals sit over chalk, oyster shell and a gentle hint of spice from oak. The palate is broader but still tightly wound, with layered texture balanced by bright, driving acidity. Long, saline and quietly powerful—Fourchaume with both precision and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foreign Fruits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42115054207031,"sku":"SK-05402","price":118.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/9675\/4231\/files\/0D109B83-F7EB-4632-A358-35CF438C849A.jpg?v=1774240554"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-ventoura-chablis-1er-cru-mont-de-milieu","title":"2023 Domaine Ventoura Chablis 1er Cru 'Mont de Milieu'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace: Chablis, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eDomaine Ventoura, just north of Chablis in Fontenay, is a family farm turned sharp, estate-driven operation since 2014. Across 11 hectares (plus a little top-tier fruit from friends), everything is now certified organic. Old vines, wild ferments and a light touch in the cellar keep things honest. Even in the warm 2023 vintage, the wines stay true to type—salty, stony and seriously Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eMore sun-kissed in profile, but still firmly anchored in Chablis. Ripe citrus, white peach and a touch of golden apple lead, layered with crushed rock, iodine and a faint savoury edge. The palate has width and quiet power, balanced by bright acidity and a chalky grip. Long, saline and structured—generous up front, but finishing with classic mineral drive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foreign Fruits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42115054239799,"sku":"SK-05397","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/9675\/4231\/files\/313F3AFD-D328-435E-A76F-FA9501E75F09.jpg?v=1774240444"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-ventoura-chablis-ac","title":"2023 Domaine Ventoura Chablis  AC","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace: Chablis, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eDomaine Ventoura, just north of Chablis in Fontenay, is a family farm turned sharp, estate-driven operation since 2014. Across 11 hectares (plus a little top-tier fruit from friends), everything is now certified organic. Old vines, wild ferments and a light touch in the cellar keep things honest. Even in the warm 2023 vintage, the wines stay true to type—salty, stony and seriously Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eClassic, quietly confident Chablis. Citrus peel, green apple and a touch of white flowers sit over chalk dust and oyster shell. The palate is linear and precise, with bright acidity and a subtle textural roundness from lees. Finishes saline, stony and refreshingly dry—more about tension and minerality than fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foreign Fruits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42149606948919,"sku":"SK-05355","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/9675\/4231\/files\/A0406742-1FEF-4E9C-9ED1-C7B1097DC435.jpg?v=1774240374"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-ventoura-petit-chablis","title":"2023 Domaine Ventoura Petit Chablis","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace: Chablis, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eDomaine Ventoura, just north of Chablis in Fontenay, is a family farm turned sharp, estate-driven operation since 2014. Across 11 hectares (plus a little top-tier fruit from friends), everything is now certified organic. Old vines, wild ferments and a light touch in the cellar keep things honest. 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Classic Petit Chablis—pure, precise and made for drinking young.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foreign Fruits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42149656854583,"sku":"SK-05390","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/9675\/4231\/files\/EA3CB724-A251-4D80-8A99-0679F995427E.jpg?v=1774240497"},{"product_id":"2024-karim-vionnet-beur-blanc-chardonnay","title":"2024 Karim Vionnet 'Beur Blanc' Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace: Beaujolais, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Chardonnay \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn to Algerian parents, Karim was adopted as a child by the Vionnets in Morgon. He has worked with the region’s greats—Lapierre, Breton, Foillard—as a vineyard- and cellar-hand, as well as assistant winemaker. He alongside his daughter Noemie now farm 5ha across Beaujolais-Villages, Chiroubles, Chenas and Fleurie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Beur Blanc’ is his take on Beaujolais Chardonnay—hand-harvested from old vines and made with a light touch. It is both fresh and quietly generous: citrus, pear and white peach sit over a soft almond note and a gentle mineral edge. The palate is supple but lifted, with a silky texture balanced by bright acidity and a long, clean finish. Chardonnay with both charm and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foreign Fruits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42179167354935,"sku":"SK-05476","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/9675\/4231\/files\/971A434F-65CA-4CA8-9A6D-86230786F591.jpg?v=1783660467"},{"product_id":"2023-voyager-estate-chardonnay","title":"2023 Voyager Estate Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace: Margaret River, WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoyager Estate has been a Margaret River benchmark since 1978. Under winemaker Tim Shand, organic farming and thoughtful, restrained winemaking have brought greater freshness, perfume and precision, while keeping the wines firmly rooted in their Stevens Valley origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDrawn from six estate blocks and four Chardonnay clones, this is a poised expression of Margaret River. Floral aromatics, Meyer lemon and nectarine are layered with subtle cedar and vanilla, while the palate brings flinty complexity, citrus drive and a fine chalky texture. 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Working entirely by hand and with minimal intervention in the cellar, his wines combine the depth and savoury character of Cornas with remarkable perfume, purity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Chaillot is 100% Syrah, showing blackberry and cassis layered with violets, cracked pepper, smoked herbs and graphite. Deep and concentrated yet beautifully energetic, fine tannins and a rocky mineral edge bring freshness and precision through a long, savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrew Guard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42444115869751,"sku":"SK-05010","price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/9675\/4231\/files\/B110F378-3FB6-4C86-ACB5-E279C2AEB7B5.jpg?v=1789637318"},{"product_id":"2023-francois-mikulski-meursault","title":"2023 Francois Mikulski Meursault","description":"\u003cp\u003e Place: Meursault - Burgundy, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFrançois Mikulski is one of the leading names of Meursault, producing Chardonnay with a focus on purity, freshness and the mineral character of the village’s limestone soils. 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