{"product_id":"lightfoot-myrtle-point-vineyard-chardonnay-2024-750ml","title":"Lightfoot Myrtle Point Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Bright Gippsland Chardonnay with white peach, lemon curd, almond and a fresh saline finish.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightfoot Myrtle Point Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 is a beautifully modern Gippsland Chardonnay with bright fruit, fine texture and just enough richness to keep things interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite peach, nectarine and lemon lead the way, with lemon curd, fresh almond, light toast and a subtle saline edge underneath. The palate is medium bodied and polished, with fresh acidity giving the wine excellent shape and a long, clean finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a terrific choice if you like Chardonnay with flavour and texture, but do not want it buried under oak. It has enough generosity to feel satisfying, while the citrus and mineral freshness keep everything lively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White peach, nectarine, lemon curd, fresh biscuit and subtle almond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium bodied with citrus, white peach, melon and a gentle creamy texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh and balanced with lingering lemon, almond and a subtle saline mineral edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 93 Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"tastingNote\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\" data-gtm-vis-recent-on-screen1282393_180=\"349\" data-gtm-vis-first-on-screen1282393_180=\"349\" data-gtm-vis-total-visible-time1282393_180=\"100\" data-gtm-vis-has-fired1282393_180=\"1\"\u003eIt’s not overly complex but gee it’s a gorgeous, lighter-framed pinot and immediately appealing. Gently spiced, softly fruited with red cherries, with wafts of rosehips and petals and a touch of savouriness, too. It’s tangy and juicy, with bright, refreshing acidity and feathery fine tannins. Jane Faulkner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a great match with oysters, grilled fish, roast chicken, creamy pasta, pork or richer seafood dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts balance of citrus, texture and gentle savoury character also makes it a good choice for cheeses such as brie or camembert.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightfoot Wines is a family owned producer in East Gippsland, with the Myrtle Point Vineyard overlooking the Gippsland Lakes. The vineyard is managed by the second generation of the Lightfoot family, with a strong focus on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 Myrtle Point Vineyard Chardonnay is a fresh, contemporary expression of the region, showing citrus, white peach and melon with enough texture and savoury detail to give the wine real depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is polished without feeling overworked, which is usually where good Chardonnay starts getting interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightfoot Myrtle Point Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 is drinking beautifully now, but the winery suggests it has the structure to develop well beyond 2031.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended drinking window\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow to 2032\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lightfoot Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gippsland, Victoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Myrtle Point Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contemporary Cool Climate Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Screwcap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tom Lightfoot and Alistair Butt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Flavours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White Peach, Nectarine, Lemon, Almond, Biscuit, Saline Mineral Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":49234382815449,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Lightfoot_Myrtle_Point_Vineyard_Chardonnay_2024_750ml.png?v=1791491153","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/lightfoot-myrtle-point-vineyard-chardonnay-2024-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}