{"title":"TASMANIA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Tasmania_Banner.jpg?v=1539358551\" alt=\"The Tamar Valley Wine Region of Tasmania\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/b\u003e is the rising star of the Australian wine world. Separated from the mainland by the waters of the Bass Strait, this island state is the coolest wine-growing territory in the country. Its rugged, wild landscape and ancient soils are perfectly suited to grapes that thrive in the cold—producing wines with a natural acidity, fragrance, and precision that are often compared to the great regions of Northern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe island is Australia’s undisputed capital for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003eSparkling Wine\u003c\/b\u003e. Using the same traditional methods as Champagne, Tasmanian winemakers produce bubbles that are world-class—crisp, complex, and incredibly refreshing. Alongside the fizz, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"235\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"250\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e are the kings of the vineyards. In regions like the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"313\"\u003eTamar Valley\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"334\"\u003eCoal River\u003c\/b\u003e, these varieties produce wines of immense elegance, offering bright red fruit flavours and a distinct mineral edge that is unique to the island's rocky earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhat makes Tasmania so special is the purity of its environment. With some of the cleanest air and water in the world, the fruit here is exceptionally vibrant. Whether you are enjoying a celebratory glass of vintage sparkling or a silky, cool-climate red, Tasmanian wine represents the absolute cutting edge of Australian winemaking. It is a region defined by its isolation, its breathtaking beauty, and an unwavering commitment to quality over quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"penfolds-yattarna-bin-144-chardonnay","title":"Penfolds Yattarna Bin 144 Chardonnay 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 1998 with the 1995 vintage, Penfolds Yattarna Bin 144 Chardonnay is the result of one of the most comprehensive, focused and highly publicised wine development projects ever conducted in Australia. The aspiration and independence of mind across generations of Penfolds winemakers inspired the ambition to create a white wine that would set the standard for ultra-fine Australian Chardonnay. Selectively sourcing only the very best Chardonnay fruit from cool-climate regions, coupled with sensitive winemaking, the style continues to evolve. Yattarna reflects Penfolds patience and continued commitment to its original goal, its very name being drawn from the Aboriginal language, meaning ‘little by little, gradually’. Each vintage provides the opportunity to further raise the quality bar. Sourced from fruit grown in Tasmania and Adelaide Hills, the Yattarna Bin 144 spends eight months in French oak (65% new). To the nose there are initial scents of fresh chestnut, oatmeal and white chocolate alongside notes of struck match, nashi pear and white peach fruits with stylish French oak playing a significant role in the aroma profile. On the palate there are pear, red Gala apple and white fig to the fore supported by toasted oats and brandy snap with a fine, linear and long acid backbone. A mouth-coating film of fruit and racy acidity unfolds across palate, affording great length and lingering finish.[#intro]Sourced from the finest grapes, Yattarna sets the standard for ultra-fine Aussie Chardonnay...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32258092990531,"sku":"A19PENFOLDSYATT-1","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/YattarnaChardonnyBottle.jpg?v=1609701713"},{"product_id":"tolpuddle-vineyard-chardonnay","title":"Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay 2023\/24","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 20 hectare north-east facing Tolpuddle Vineyard is located in the Coal River Valley of Tasmania, which is in a rain shadow, so is dry but cold. The dry climate ensures there is very low disease pressure, which in turn means that the grapes can be left on the vines for longer to ensure they ripen fully. All the grapes were hand picked, whole-bunch pressed, and fermented in French oak barriques. The wine spent nine months in barrel with a mixture of toast levels, a third of which were new. There was gentle lees stirring as required, then a further four months in tank on lees prior to bottling. On the nose this wine has great purity with notes of lemon peel, grapefruit, and white jasmine. On the palate, there is an impressive persistence of flavour, excellent balance, fresh zingy acidity and a distinct crystalline character. 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The wine was aged in French oak for 10 months, of which about one third was new oak. This wine has gorgeous aromatics with violets and red berries coming to the fore. There is abundant fruit with notes of sour cherry, raspberry, blueberry, and a touch of rhubarb. Underlying savoury characters include graphite and cured meat, and some toasted spices. Medium weight, with very fine tannins. Fresh and enticing, perfumed and delicious. 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After picking, most of the grapes were destemmed, with 10% being left as whole bunches. The fruit was cold soaked and gently macerated for 10 days before being basket pressed direct into 500-litre French oak puncheons (17% new). The wine matured for 10 months and was lightly filtered prior to bottling. Bright crimson in colour, this Pinot Noir has beautifully pure red fruit aromas, with a little pomegranate and a touch of spice. On the palate the wine is medium-bodied and has a good depth of fruit that is balanced by a fresh acidity. The finish is long, with fine, persistent tannins. 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