{"product_id":"2024-castagna-growers-selection-savagnin","title":"2024 Castagna Growers Selection Savagnin","description":"\u003cp\u003eJulian Castagna is one of Beechworth's great originals - a former filmmaker turned biodynamic vigneron whose estate Syrah and Sangiovese have a cult following. The Growers Selection range is where he works with fruit from outside his own vineyard, and this Savagnin has turned out to be one of its real highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 is built around King Valley fruit, whole bunch pressed and sent straight to barrel, with a portion in ceramic egg. It was left to sit there for a good while, malolactic and all, which explains the extra texture. Julian liked the result so much he's since planted Savagnin at Castagna, and he's said he'd eventually like to phase out the grower wines altogether. Worth noting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's classic Savagnin, with that curry spice and chamomile lift over stone fruit, quince and ripe apple. There's a salty, almost sea-spray edge, a hint of preserved lemon, and a touch of honeyed richness that never gets heavy thanks to the mouth-watering acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA spicy, textural white with real character, made with the same care as Castagna's estate wines. Very good value for the quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rich, ripe, honeyed wine with great character and charm... A totally delicious wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It was a winning move, producing a wine that is a joy to drink.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The palate is textural but not weighty, and with a very nice, clearly marked finish with warming fresh ginger spice.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Kasia Sobiesiak (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Castagna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68129451180075,"sku":"2024 Castagna Growers Selection Savagnin","price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024CastagnaGrowersSelectionSavagnin.png?v=1793936465","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-castagna-growers-selection-savagnin","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}