{"product_id":"southern-light-vineyards-seven-slopes-of-rising-chardonnay","title":"Southern Light Vineyards Seven Slopes of Rising Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"193\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSouthern Light Vineyards Seven Slopes of Rising Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an elegant, cool-climate Chardonnay that captures the finesse and mineral precision of the elevated slopes of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eYarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eThe vineyard's high altitude and shallow, rocky soils produce a naturally refined style with striking freshness and a distinctive stony character. Fruit from two hand-picked blocks is vinified separately before the final blend is assembled, preserving the individuality of each parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eWhole-bunch pressed into 300L and 500L French oak barrels, with 35% new oak, the wine undergoes wild fermentation before spending 12 months on lees. A small amount of malolactic fermentation adds subtle texture while maintaining the wine's vibrant energy and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eThe nose is beautifully expressive, revealing aromas of grapefruit, white peach and lemongrass, layered with almond meal and wet stone minerality. The palate is focused and linear, with preserved lemon, white stone fruit and a delicate nutty phenolic edge carried by a distinctive mineral backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1259\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBright, cleansing acidity and exceptional length define the finish, making this a poised and sophisticated Chardonnay that balances purity, texture and elegance while offering excellent cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"EXQUISITELY BALANCED, IT REALLY DOES HAVE SUCH A STUNNING NOSE AND THIS CONTINUES ON THE PALATE.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points, Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"THE PALATE IS PRECISE AND LINEAR, BUT WITH A CRISP, STONY, PEBBLY FEEL TO IT THAT ADDS TO ITS COMPLEXITY AND STRUCTURAL APPEAL.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points, Ray Jordan , Wine Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Light Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406179639553,"sku":"21348","price":78.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0120\/7441\/8235\/files\/Untitleddesign_9_47de6d05-aaa6-482b-829c-458d623529a6.jpg?v=1782465552","url":"https:\/\/www.purviscellars.com.au\/products\/southern-light-vineyards-seven-slopes-of-rising-chardonnay","provider":"Purvis Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}