{"product_id":"2023-pyramid-valley-central-otago-manatu-chardonnay","title":"2023 Pyramid Valley Central Otago Manatu Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eCentral Otago Chardonnay has been on a massive upward trajectory lately, and Pyramid Valley’s Mānatu vineyard is a prime example of the quality coming out of the region at the moment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown on deep silts and gravels, the 2023 season benefited from cool autumn nights that allowed the fruit to hang for a long time, building deep flavour without blowing out the alcohol.  The winemaking here is incredibly hands-off: whole-bunch pressed straight to French oak with zero settling, a wild ferment, and a full year on lees without any sulphur.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a white wine of serious detail and presence, showing savoury, reductive elements alongside white nectarine, grilled hazelnut, and lemonwood florals. There’s a rich, creamy texture reminiscent of mascarpone, but it's completely reined in by a salty, crystalline acid drive that keeps the finish long, dry, and tight. This vintage is an absolute stellar expression of the site. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ripe white peach and citrus fruits with soft spice, oatmeal, flint, meadow flowers, crème fraîche and stone. There's a real clarity and harmony to the aromatic profile here. There's a long stretch of flavour on the palate, with bright energy thanks to that tight mountain acidity. It's full malo but full solids, and a long period sans sulphur, and the wine retains its cut and line beautifully. Cracker.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Pyramid Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025821560875,"sku":"2023 Pyramid Valley Central Otago Manatu Chardonnay","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023PyramidValleyCentralOtagoManatuChardonnay.webp?v=1780973548","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-pyramid-valley-central-otago-manatu-chardonnay","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}