{"product_id":"2024-forest-hill-vineyard-block-8-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2024 Forest Hill Vineyard Block 8 Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 2024 Forest Hill Block 8 Chardonnay is a remarkable single-vineyard expression from Mount Barker, Western Australia. Planted in 1975, Block 8 is the estate’s oldest dry-grown Chardonnay block, producing fruit of exceptional concentration and purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAromas of white peach, lemon zest, and fresh nectarine are intertwined with flinty minerality, cashew, and a touch of brioche. The palate is vibrant yet refined, showing citrus drive and subtle oak integration, supported by fine acidity and chalky texture. Long and graceful, it finishes with layers of stone fruit and saline minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed, the wine was naturally fermented in fine-grain French oak (30% new) and matured for 10 months on lees. Minimal intervention allows the vineyard’s cool-climate terroir to shine through, giving the wine both tension and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eElegant, pure, and structured, this Chardonnay captures the essence of Great Southern finesse. Enjoy now for its freshness, or cellar for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8–10 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to reveal greater complexity and nutty richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerfect with grilled lobster, roast chicken, scallops, or creamy pasta — dishes that enhance its refined texture and minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060244791531,"sku":"SK43873897","price":52.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1022\/0779\/files\/2023ForestHillVineyardBlock8Chardonnay750mL_4234ea71-2875-49e0-a140-fd1325a2dc86.jpg?v=1763079748","url":"https:\/\/lionscellar.com.au\/products\/2024-forest-hill-vineyard-block-8-chardonnay-750ml","provider":"Lion's Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}