{"product_id":"roaring-meg-chardonnay-2022","title":"Roaring Meg Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cem\u003eWhite | Full | Stone fruit, vanilla, toasty oak | Rich, complex, creamy texture, well-integrated oak | Long, complex finish\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCentral Otago is best known for Pinot Noir, but its high-altitude continental climate also produces Chardonnay of remarkable precision and intensity. Mount Difficulty brings its celebrated winemaking skill to this rare style, with results that surprise and delight. Stone fruit and vanilla open the nose, toasty barrel-ferment notes adding depth. The palate is rich and creamy, with well-integrated oak, vibrant acidity and a long, complex finish. Seek it out for the wine list that wants to offer something genuinely distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Selling Points\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRare Central Otago Chardonnay from one of the region's leading producers. Continental high-altitude climate gives intense, precise, mineral character. Sought-after style for wine lists wanting something genuinely different. Mount Difficulty's white wine craft is as impressive as its reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling — 91 pts.\u003cbr\u003eAir New Zealand Wine Awards — Gold Medal.\u003cbr\u003eRare and acclaimed Central Otago Chardonnay from Mount Difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand harvested. Whole-bunch pressed. Barrel fermented in French oak (30% new), aged 10 months on lees with bâtonnage. Partial MLF. Lightly filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCuisine Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLobster thermidor, pan-seared scallops with butter sauce, roast chicken with herbs, creamy pasta, mild aged cheddar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrink now to 2030. Best: 2026–2029. Serve at 10–12°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral Otago\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5% vol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Roaring Meg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47373717045379,"sku":null,"price":1491.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3464\/8707\/files\/1msSoWzr8fIDIscuXbYCVR3cjKCB5EOYp_w2000.jpg?v=1788579124","url":"https:\/\/gourmetliving.ph\/products\/roaring-meg-chardonnay-2022","provider":"gourmetlivingph","version":"1.0","type":"link"}