{"product_id":"calcrete-chardonnay","title":"Calcrete Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eWINEMAKER’S COMMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcrete Chardonnay is exclusive to the limestone-rich wine appellation of Robertson. Here the distinctive terroir ranges from calcareous outcrops to arid, broken-shale, both features resulting from ancient petrified maritime deposits.  Calcrete defines the wines from this unique Chardonnay region, their crystalline character, nuances of wet stone, saline palate and oyster shell minerality being highlighted by the linear unwooded profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant unwooded Chardonnay that is bright and vibrant. The palate bursts with pineapple and orange tang and an almond overlay adding pleasant weight. A citrussy acidity and brilliant minerality gives a lasting freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt; \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Rietvallei Calcrete Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/0008\/5987\/files\/Calcrete_Chardonnay_2025_4.pdf?v=1762252831\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDOWNLOAD FACTSHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Rietvallei Calcrete Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/0008\/5987\/files\/Calcrete-Chardonnay-2024.pdf?v=1739781665\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eAWARDS \u0026amp; RATINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 VINTAGE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2026 National Wine Challenge: Double Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 VINTAGE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2025 National Wine Challenge: Double Gold\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2024 Clash Of Cultivars: Gold\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2024 Vitis Vinifera Awards: Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 VINTAGE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2024 National Wine Challenge: Double Platinum\u003cbr\u003e2024 Tim Atkin SA Review: 92 Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chardonnay vines were planted in 2013 on a west-facing slope in calcareous soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were harvested on 22° B. In the cellar, only the free-run juice was used and allowed to cold-settle over a couple of days. The clean juice was then racked and taken to the fermentation tanks where a specially cultivated wine yeasts was inoculated and the fermentation temperature controlled at 12°C. After fermentation, which took more than three weeks, the wine was left on the fine lees for another three months before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eFOOD PAIRING \u0026amp; SERVING SUGGESTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with any seafood or poultry dishes. Serve chilled (7 – 10°C).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResidual Sugar: 2.2 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol: 12.69 %\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Acidity: 6.2 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePH: 3.23\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVA: 0.54 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Extract: 28.3 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal SO2: 141 mg\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree SO2: 46 mg\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003ePACKAGING DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle volume: 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase size: 6 x 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePallet size: 90 x 6 x 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase weight: 7.67 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure: Stelvin (Screw-cap)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rietvallei Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51466456858930,"sku":null,"price":154.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/7234\/9490\/files\/59_70998930-1411-451b-9b15-1974846fa75e.png?v=1783865787","url":"https:\/\/zarleeah.com\/products\/calcrete-chardonnay","provider":"zarleeah","version":"1.0","type":"link"}