{"product_id":"schuele-vineyards-2023-chardonnay","title":"Schuele Vineyards 2023 Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis Chardonnay shows a pale straw colour with an expressive nose of apple, pear, melon, lemon pith, and delicate white blossoms, accented by chalky minerality and a touch of toasted almond. On the palate, it is fresh and layered, offering notes of honeydew, peach skin, pineapple core, and bright lemon zest. The wine finishes with a lingering hint of vanilla bean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL NOTES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks with Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a selected strain known for consistency and aromatic expression. It then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, primarily second- and third-fill, imparting gentle structure and subtle oak character while allowing the fruit to remain at the forefront. The wine was filtered before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINEYARD:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn 2023, Schuele Vineyards Chardonnay, grown along the south shore of Lake Ontario, benefited from a long, balanced season with warm days and cool nights, allowing excellent flavour development while preserving bright acidity. Harvest mid-October at 23° Brix, carefully timed between periods of rainfall to ensure ripeness and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation: \u003c\/strong\u003eVQA Lincoln Lakeshore VQA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar: \u003c\/strong\u003e2g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity: \u003c\/strong\u003e5g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.51\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622584025362,"sku":null,"price":27.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/6284\/4434\/files\/7BottleShot_37_5c9ead8b-2757-4a50-b4d8-f5fa33b71429.png?v=1758563610","url":"https:\/\/www.thecrushonking.com\/products\/schuele-vineyards-2023-chardonnay","provider":"Niagara Custom Crush Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}