{"product_id":"2025-regional-chenin-blanc","title":"2025 Regional Chenin Blanc","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Wine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChenin Blanc is making a comeback in a serious way, especially here in WA where the Swan Valley (\u003cspan\u003ealso known as the capital of Chenin Blanc in Australia!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis producing some serious and complex expressions of this lesser-known variety. Winemaker Emma Gillespie said: \u003cspan\u003e \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChenin Blanc has a great natural acidity that holds up well to the warm Swan climate, whilst still developing a great flavour profile.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer winemaking philosophy?\u003cspan\u003e \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't make it like Chardonnay \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e let the fruit express itself in majority stainless steel tank, with a hint of barrel ferment to layer in the texture.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine exemplifies all the characteristics of a vibrant style of Swan Valley Chenin Blanc. \u003c\/span\u003eThink crisp apples\u003cspan\u003e, lime and bright florals with a juicy, flavoursome and long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecolour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear, pale lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003earoma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vibrant Chenin Blanc displays aromatics of citrus blossom, lime cordial and a complex minerality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003epalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate exhibits a bright lemon sherbet acidity, complemented by juicy tropical fruits and \u003cspan\u003efresh pink lady apple flavours. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted from the best parcels of fruit. Handpicked in the cool of the night before being pressed and fermented in tank, with a small portion of juice fermented in seasoned oak barrels to impart texture and complexity to the final wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eregion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwan Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evariety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChenin Blanc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eanalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 3.39\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTA: 6.44 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\u003eChargrilled king prawns with sambal and a squeeze of lime.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Millbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":45139178946630,"sku":"2015CHE25D67","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1139\/8708\/files\/MB_regional_chenin_604d6a38-772d-4717-9e4b-9eb54e2a5077.jpg?v=1725337204","url":"https:\/\/fogartyhall.wine\/products\/2025-regional-chenin-blanc","provider":"Fogarty Hall Fine Wine Estates","version":"1.0","type":"link"}