{"product_id":"bannockburn-s-r-h-chardonnay-2025-1-5l","title":"Bannockburn S.R.H. Chardonnay 2025 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bannockburn S.R.H. Chardonnay 2025 1.5L Magnum is a prestigious, single-site flagship white wine presented in an impressive large format. Sourced exclusively from twelve historical rows of clone P58 Chardonnay planted in 1976 at the Olive Tree Hill vineyard in Geelong, Victoria, this cuvée pays tribute to founder Stuart Reginald Hooper. Rooted deeply in ancient marine sediment over limestone bedrock, these old, low-yielding vines yield grapes with exceptional concentration, high natural acidity, and a distinctive mineral spine. Bottled in a 1.5L magnum, it offers enhanced longevity, allowing its complex layers to evolve even more gracefully in the cellar over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-harvested and crafted with minimal intervention, the fruit undergoes whole-bunch pressing and wild yeast fermentation in French oak hogsheads (40% new), followed by 10 months of maturation on lees and 70% malolactic fermentation. The wine exudes a magnificent balance of power and tension, displaying aromas of lemon curd, ripe peach, dried hay, and preserved citrus, intermingled with cashew, toasted oak, and flinty minerals. The palate is dense, creamy, and mouth-filling yet remains bright and energetic, propelled by a vibrant line of acidity and a chalky, saline finish. It pairs beautifully with rich seafood dishes, roast chicken, pork tenderloin, and aged hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Mineral, citrus and complex\u003cbr\u003eLemon curd, ripe peach, dried hay, preserved citrus, cashew, and subtle flinty minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Concentrated, textural and vibrant\u003cbr\u003ePears, peaches, and citrus framed by a creamy mouthfeel, vivid acidity, and fine oak integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long and saline\u003cbr\u003ePersistent stone fruit and citrus nuances leading to a long, refined mineral and saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The freshness and the length. The flavour too, of course. This is just plain yum, to be frank. It tastes of pears and peaches, steel and citrus, with cashew, tonic water and cedar notes delivered hand-in glove, and they are light gloves at that. This is fluid flavour delivered at its most fancy. It's plainly excellent.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, 95 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Bannockburn\u003cbr\u003eStyle - White Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Australia\u003cbr\u003eState - Victoria\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Geelong\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2025\u003cbr\u003eABV - 13.5%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 1500ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bannockburn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44440464261207,"sku":"BB-SRH-25-1.5L","price":229.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/1a4c6eb9-eda2-4feb-a35b-9df780f8aeed.webp?v=1791777436","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/bannockburn-s-r-h-chardonnay-2025-1-5l","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}