{"title":"Chardonnay Sale","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"domainedelabaumechardonnay","title":"Domaine de la Baume 'Les Vignes de Madame' Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eGOLD MEDAL: Concors de Lyon \u003cbr\u003e93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Baume in the Languedoc-Roussillon region is situated in Servian, between Béziers and the medieval town of Pézenas, at the centre of the world’s largest wine-growing area. In this haven of peace and quiet, one road leads to the magnificent wrought-iron gate adorned with a J and a P, in honour of Jean Prat. Domaine de la Baume is an estate of some 176 hectares, planted with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and of course, Chardonnay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the most reliable wines we import.  Always fruit forward with just enough oak to make its presense felt, but never overpowers the lovely Chardonnay fruit of white peach and grapfruit. Intense volume on the palate, this Chardonnay is smooth, fresh with vanilla notes. Grilled fish, shellfish and poultry cooked in a creamy sauce.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Wine Direct Tasting Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA round, complex and intense Chardonnay! This vintage offers a pure and varietal expression of the grape variety. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de la Baume","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39545771360389,"sku":"3500610044571","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/Untitled-1_a2465911-3d41-4bad-9e51-7e82df4f7e4b.jpg?v=1710378689"},{"product_id":"gnarlyheadcaliforniachardonnay2020","title":"Gnarly Head California Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 35, 34);\"\u003eUsually $24.99, Now $19.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGOLD MEDAL: Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2024\u003cbr\u003e93 POINTS \u0026amp; 5 STARS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team \u003cbr\u003e90 POINTS: Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThis is easy drinking classic California Chardonnay at its best. The wine has layers of green apple, guava, and lemon cream and notes of toasty oak on the nose. The palate is fresh with flavors of baked pear, cinnamon, orange blossom, and mineral throughout the finish. pair with seafood pasta\"\u003cbr\u003e - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Chardonnay is bold wine grown from some of the oldest vines in California. Gnarly Head’s untamed vines produce full-flavored grapes, abundant with aromas of mango, lemon-lime, and graham cracker. Flavors of Fuji apple, kiwi, and lemon-lime make this Chardonnay complex and layered with flavor. This bright and tropical wine boasts a medium body and rounded mouthfeel, with a long, clean finish for those who like bold wines with a little attitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gnarly Head","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39550309040261,"sku":"082242291033","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/Untitled-1_169d41f8-b29b-4002-af4a-45b91b66b75a.jpg?v=1710451445"},{"product_id":"huia-marlborough-chardonnay-2021","title":"Huia Marlborough Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 35, 34);\"\u003eWinery Clearance, Now only $19.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team\u003cbr\u003e93 POINTS: Cameron Douglas MS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA massive one-off deal on a seriously classy organic Marlborough Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA simple label refresh has created an extraordinary opportunity. While stocks last, we're able to offer this estate-grown Chardonnay from boutique organic producer Huia at an incredible one-off price. We can;t tell you the original price due to licencing rules but those in the know will recognise this as a steal!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe really like this Chardonnay, it is elegant, refined and beautifully restrained, with bright citrus, fine minerality and layers of complex white stone fruit flavours.  Could easily be mistaken for some somethng from the Côte d'Or.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Huia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39763191496837,"sku":"24422","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/Untitled-1_f29441e9-5337-4a96-b701-441f9ab23b1b.jpg?v=1710453475"},{"product_id":"seresinorganicmarlboroughchardonnay","title":"Seresin Organic Marlborough Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"wine_shop_year\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 50, 34);\"\u003eUSUALLY $28.99 NOW ONLY $21.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine_shop_year\"\u003e92 POINTS: Cameron Douglas MS\u003cbr\u003e94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eA bouquet of ripe white fleshed fruits with layers of citrus, peel and pith, then a floral frame of peach blossom. Medium++ weight wine on the palate with a satin-cream mouthfeel followed by flavours of apple and stone fruits, a fine layer of wood spice and clay earth ideas. A fine-boned wine that needs just a little more cellar time to fully harmonize and develop.\"\u003cbr\u003e - Cameron Douglas MS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand crafted with the utmost care and attention, this is biodynamic Marlborough Chardonnay at its very best. Always a darling of the fine dining scene, Seresin seamlessly balances old fashioned palate weight with the tighter modern chardonnay style and the 2024 is bang on. Crafted from certified biodynamic fruit, the wine underwent 100% wild fermentation in French oak before spending 9 months maturing in barriques and puncheons. The result is a very rewarding, complex chardonnay with savoury texture, depth and impeccable balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It comes highly recommended.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seresin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40166775586949,"sku":"20928","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/products\/b5ef3e47ece58756b44fac18e52be994a816104d.jpg?v=1679365315"},{"product_id":"coppola-rosso-bianco-chardonnay-2021","title":"Coppola Rosso \u0026 Bianco Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 50, 34);\"\u003eNormally $29.99, Now $18.33\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGOLD MEDAL: Mundus Vini Grand International 2025\u003cbr\u003e93 POINTS \u0026amp; 5 STARS:  Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is Francis Ford Coppola’s Rosso \u0026amp; Bianco Chardonnay 2023 — all about freshness and drinkability. Not over-oaked, not overdone, just a delicious Chardonnay bursting with tropical fruit and crisp acidity. Ready to enjoy tonight, it’s the effortless, feel-good wine every cupboard deserves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Richly fruited and enticing, the bouquet shows golden peach, pineapple, a touch of oak and warm spice aromas, leading to a wonderfully flavoursome palate that's generous and creamy. Well structured by gentle acidity, finishing soothing and comforting. At its best: now to 2026\"\u003cbr\u003e- Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFrancis Ford Coppola is best known as the five-time Oscar-winning director, writer, and producer of such epic films as the Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now. In 1975, Francis and Eleanor purchased part of the historic Inglenook Estate, including over 1400 acres of land and founder Gustave Niebaum’s Victorian home and carriage house. Coppola renamed the estate Niebaum-Coppola and in 1978 produced the first vintage of Rubicon. The Coppolas restored the Chateau and grounds to grandeur, making it one of the most beautiful visitor destinations in the Napa Valley. The Coppola Rosso \u0026amp; Bianco range is an excellent introduction into the estates style.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Coppola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40487512440965,"sku":"26060","price":18.33,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/Untitled-1_7680218c-d83c-4f5a-8259-908eab603949.jpg?v=1710375449"},{"product_id":"francis-coppola-diamond-chardonnay-2022","title":"Francis Coppola Diamond Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 50, 34);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDEAL REVEALED - IMPORTER 'SAYS GET IT SOLD!'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't pay well over $30 for this - now only $24.88\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDOUBLE GOLD MEDAL: Houston Rodeo Wine awards\u003cbr\u003eGOLD MEDAL: Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards 2025\u003cbr\u003eGOLD MEDAL: Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2023\u003cbr\u003e95 POINTS \u0026amp; 5 STARS: Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit \u003cbr\u003eBEST BUY – Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Opulent and stylish at the same time, the wine shows grilled peach, mango, French vanilla and sweet pastry aromas on the nose, followed by a wonderfully weighted palate offering plush texture backed by juicy acidity, making it highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2028.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Diamond Collection Appellation Series Chardonnay bestows a rich, creamy texture, lush fruit impressions, and an impeccable balance. Enticing aromas of apple, fig, crème brûlée, and honeysuckle on the nose with additional notes of baked bread and a nuttiness on the palate. A silky mid-palate leads to a lingering, elegant finish with a nice and consistent round structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond collection Chardonnay hails from Monterey County, a cool climate appellation known for producing well-balanced wines with lush flavours lifted by bright, natural acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABV 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coppola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40487539998853,"sku":"26061","price":24.88,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/Untitled-1_811b4865-7675-4b93-bbc3-bed7a1fa736c.jpg?v=1710380985"},{"product_id":"obliix-hawkes-bay-chardonnay-2023","title":"Obliix Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 35, 34);\"\u003eNormally $24.99, Now $17.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 POINTS \u0026amp; 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Elegant and poised, the wine shows grapefruit, apricot, nougat and oatmeal nuances on the nose. The palate delivers excellent focus and linear mouthfeel, beautifully complemented by refined texture and bright acidity, finishing long and stylish.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich and complex, with pronounced aromas of ripe stone fruits such as peach and hint of sauteed butter, touch of spice like clove or nutmeg. The palate is medium bodied and creamy, with a smooth, luxurious texture that expresses a balanced acidity that lifts the rich fruit flavors and provides a fresh, vibrant character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obliix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41083454980229,"sku":"26860","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/2_96eeaef6-e58b-4016-bbca-a7589be7afbb.png?v=1736373594"}],"url":"https:\/\/winedirect.co.nz\/collections\/chardonnay-sale.oembed","provider":"winedirect.co.nz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}