{"product_id":"2025-hillside-chardonnay","title":"2025 Hillside Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecolour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale straw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003earoma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis wine exhibits lush nectarine, grapefruit and white peach characters. Lees driven aromas of chipped shell and baked brioche support the pure fruit nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003epalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is clean and lively with tremendous depth of ripe stone-fruit flavour nuanced by toasty almond-meal notes. Bright citrus acidity and orange peel provide length and vibrancy to the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine may be enjoyed on release but will find further complexity three to four years from vintage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdequate winter rainfall in 2024 replenished vineyard dams and soil moisture as the region headed toward budburst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate temperatures followed throughout spring ensuing healthy vine canopies with little disease pressure. This was followed by dry and warm conditions into summer while white varietals were picked. Netting was a challenge due to a lack in regional marri blossom thus keeping birds out of the vineyard proved to add additional work for viticulturalists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 vintage again displays Margaret Rivers incredible consistency with wines of balance and seamless natural acidity and fruitfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Hillside Chardonnay focuses on a selection of some of the coolest sites in the Margaret River region, producing a wine with great varietal character, while maintaining excellent vibrancy and freshness of acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis wine was fermented in a combination of seasoned and new oak barrels, using only indigenous yeasts for wild fermentation. With minimal fining and no acid additions, this Chardonnay showcases Deep Woods’ dedication to site selection and pure varietal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eregion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMargaret River\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evariety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eanalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: \u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e3.29\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTA: 5.3 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMediterranean grilled Octopus with a parsley and lemon dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Deep Woods","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":44703332565062,"sku":"1025CHA25D67","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1139\/8708\/files\/DW_hillside_chardonnay_2bfe7efd-1f75-4d6a-afd6-5ff536751561.jpg?v=1705466553","url":"https:\/\/fogartyhall.wine\/products\/2025-hillside-chardonnay","provider":"Fogarty Hall Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}