{"product_id":"stoney-rise-chardonnay-2025","title":"Stoney Rise Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFresh, textural Tasmanian Chardonnay balancing ripe stone fruit with Stoney Rise’s signature grippy acidity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stoney Rise Chardonnay 2025 comes from Joe and Lou Holyman and was produced from Chardonnay grown in a small vineyard in north-west Tasmania. The 2025 growing season was marked by warm days and cool nights, conditions that helped the fruit achieve ripeness while retaining freshness. The wine shows white peach and stone-fruit character supported by a rich, fleshy palate. Oak adds subtle depth without dominating the fruit, while bright acidity keeps the wine energetic and balanced. It is an approachable expression of Tasmanian Chardonnay that combines generosity with the freshness expected from Stoney Rise. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is medium-bodied and textural, with citrus, white peach and stone fruit forming the core of the palate. Fine savoury and flinty elements add complexity, alongside hints of grilled nuts, chalk and restrained oak. A fresh line of grapefruit-like acidity provides tension through the middle palate and gives the wine impressive drive. Fine chalky texture contributes additional structure without making the wine feel heavy. The finish is persistent and refreshing, with the fruit, subtle oak and characteristic grippy acidity remaining well integrated. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Fresh, citrus-driven and subtly savoury\u003cbr\u003eWhite peach, green melon and citrus mingle with white florals, struck-match complexity, chalk and restrained cedar spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Textural, energetic and finely structured\u003cbr\u003eRipe stone fruit and grapefruit are carried by bright acidity, fine chalky grip and subtle oak, creating a fleshy yet focused palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long, saline and refreshing\u003cbr\u003eCitrus, fine mineral texture and gentle savoury spice persist through a fresh finish shaped by Stoney Rise’s characteristic grippy acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This is a distinctive, saline and savoury wine. It has a little struck match, green melon, lime and grapefruit, chamomile tea, a spicy and nutty character too. It’s bright and crisp, distinctly umami chicken stock flavour with green apple and kombucha tang, a fine chalky grip to texture, with bright and zingy finish of fine length. Very interesting, but also lovely to drink. A bit Euro, electric and eccentric.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, 94 Points \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Fine cedar, green melon, white grapefruit, struck match, chalk dust, lemon pith and white florals kick things off in a higher tone before the wine deepens with air to show white peach, white pear and some subtle ground cinnamon dancing around the edges. Some nougat and toasted spice notes emerge with a further swirl of the glass. There’s tensility and crunchiness to the palate, clearly showing its youth, with chiselled fruit notes akin to the nose and the cedar and spice sitting very much in the background. There’s a fine sheath of chalky tannins adding texture more than frame, and a bright line of grapefruit acidity drawing good length and freshness. For such a young wine, there’s a lot on offer here and a promising future ahead as it relaxes and fleshes out with time.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Tom Kline, Wine Pilot, 93 Points \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A consistently delicious chardonnay from Joe Holyman up the Tamar Valley, and this has to be one of the best value examples of the variety around. Keenly focused with grapefruit, green apple and lemon fruits, glimpses of grilled nuts and struck flint, crushed stone, almond paste and meadow flowers. There's a bit of a chablis vibe going on, with a taut palate profile, just a slink of chalky texture and a crisp, saline finish that highlights the region's racy acidity.”\u003c\/em\u003e — David Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion, 94 Points \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Stoney Rise\u003cbr\u003eStyle - White Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Australia\u003cbr\u003eState - Tasmania\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Tasmania\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2025\u003cbr\u003eABV - 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoney Rise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44566761439319,"sku":"SR-CHARD-25","price":34.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/53f7630a-42fb-4e48-94e2-3f08012d343f.webp?v=1792992805","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/stoney-rise-chardonnay-2025","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}