{"product_id":"pressing-matters-chardonnay-2024","title":"Pressing Matters Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe first Pressing Matters Chardonnay made entirely from estate-grown fruit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pressing Matters Chardonnay 2024 is a cool-climate Tasmanian Chardonnay from the Coal River Valley and the first vintage made entirely from fruit grown on the Pressing Matters property. Produced in a small batch from hand-harvested estate grapes, it reflects the winery's focus on freshness, texture and measured oak influence. The whole bunches are pressed before the juice is transferred directly to oak for wild fermentation, with 20% new oak and 80% seasoned oak used. This restrained approach brings richness and structure without masking the Chardonnay's bright natural acidity and fruit character. Aromatically, the wine combines white nectarine and citrus with savoury, lightly smoky complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing fermentation, 40% of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation, contributing softness and creaminess while retaining the lively acidity characteristic of the style. It is matured for seven months on lees in barrel with occasional lees stirring, then given a further two months of settling in tank before bottling. White nectarine, lime pith and grapefruit zest lead into subtle vanilla, nutmeg and struck-match notes. The palate carries a distinctly briny character, with green olive and oyster-shell nuances balanced by taut acidity and a richer cashew-butter texture. The result is a focused yet textural Chardonnay with a savoury mineral edge and a persistent, creamy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Fresh, citrus-driven and lightly smoky\u003cbr\u003eWhite nectarine, lime pith and grapefruit zest with hints of vanilla, nutmeg and struck match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Taut, savoury and textural\u003cbr\u003eBright acidity frames white stone fruit and citrus, with a briny edge of green olive and chipped oyster shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Creamy, saline and persistent\u003cbr\u003eCashew-butter richness is balanced by lively acidity, subtle oak and lingering savoury mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Pressing Matters\u003cbr\u003eStyle - White Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Australia\u003cbr\u003eState - Tasmania\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Coal River Valley\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2024\u003cbr\u003eABV - 13.5%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pressing Matters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44386565095511,"sku":"PM-CHARD-24","price":59.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/7ffc6aa5-c5d0-44aa-a006-25351850cebb.webp?v=1790819106","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/pressing-matters-chardonnay-2024","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}