{"product_id":"stargazer-chardonnay-2025","title":"Stargazer Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Stargazer Chardonnay 2025 is a cool-climate Tasmanian Chardonnay made by Samantha Connew from fruit drawn from Stargazer’s own Palisander Vineyard in the Coal River Valley together with selected parcels from Marengo at Richmond and Brinktop at Penna. The Palisander Chardonnay block was planted in 2017 on a south-facing site dominated by brown dermosol soils over Jurassic dolerite. All of the fruit is hand picked before being whole-bunch pressed directly to oak, preserving freshness and delicate aromatic character. The 2025 release shows a refined balance between bright citrus, ripe stone fruit and restrained oak complexity. Its freshness, fine structure and savoury mineral character reflect Stargazer’s precise approach to southern Tasmanian Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in Mercurey French oak puncheons, with 23% new oak used in the 2025 vintage. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation without lees stirring, allowing texture to develop while retaining clarity and freshness. It remains in barrel for 10 months before being blended and settled in tank for a further eight weeks prior to bottling. Aromatically, the wine shows tea tree, manuka and sage flower alongside lemon zest and yellow nectarine. The palate combines fresh citrus and stone fruit with subtle nougat and hazelnut-skin complexity from the oak, finishing long, composed and finely detailed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Floral, fresh and finely detailed\u003cbr\u003eTea tree, manuka and sage flower lead into fresh lemon zest and yellow nectarine, with subtle nutty oak complexity underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Bright, textured and precise\u003cbr\u003eFresh lemon and yellow nectarine are supported by lively acidity, integrated oak and delicate notes of nougat and hazelnut skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long, fresh and composed\u003cbr\u003ePersistent citrus and stone fruit taper into savoury nutty nuances and a clean, finely structured finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Stargazer\u003cbr\u003eStyle - White Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Australia\u003cbr\u003eState - Tasmania\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Coal River Valley\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2025\u003cbr\u003eABV - \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e12%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize - 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stargazer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44440453840983,"sku":"STG-CH-25","price":69.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/76a529c4-8501-4654-83c1-f2baa0810ee4.jpg?v=1791777012","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/stargazer-chardonnay-2025","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}