{"product_id":"2019-lethbridge-allegra-chardonnay","title":"2019 Lethbridge Allegra Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA breathtakingly precise and magnificently structured Geelong single-vineyard Chardonnay — bright golden and luminous, with white peach, stone fruit and citrus intensity, honey and toasted oak and the extraordinary cool-climate mineral tension, fresh acidity and secondary complexity that comes from six years of careful cellaring and one of Australia's most celebrated and respected biodynamic boutique producers.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllegra — Lethbridge's flagship single-vineyard Chardonnay, named after Ray Nadeson and Maree Collis's daughter. Now six years old and in a magnificent drinking window. Triple 95–96-point critical acclaim and outstanding value at $90.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeelong, VIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$90 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Vineyard • Allegra • Chardonnay • Lethbridge • Geelong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Allegra — Lethbridge's flagship single-vineyard Chardonnay. Six years old and in a magnificent drinking window — triple 95–96-point critical acclaim from one of Australia's most celebrated biodynamic boutique producers.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright golden with excellent clarity — luminous, vibrant and inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplex and magnificently developed with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhite peach, stone fruit and citrus zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epear and lemon curd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehoney, toasted oak and subtle butterscotch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efine mineral depth and the cool-climate precision of Geelong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magnificently structured Geelong single-vineyard Chardonnay of extraordinary aromatic complexity — six years of careful cellaring delivering beautiful secondary development while retaining the vibrant stone fruit and citrus freshness that defines great Allegra Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium to full-bodied with exceptional texture, balance and fresh acidity.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhite peach, stone fruit and lemon zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epear and citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehoney, butterscotch and toasted oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efine mineral backbone and cool-climate precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efresh acidity delivering extraordinary tension, balance and length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine delivers stone fruit richness with cool-climate elegance, combining Lethbridge's celebrated biodynamic winemaking with the Geelong region's extraordinary cool-climate terroir and six years of careful cellaring — a wine now in a magnificent drinking window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and satisfying with lingering citrus, stone fruit, honey and the extraordinary mineral depth that defines great Geelong Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96pts – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95pts – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95pts – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Lethbridge Allegra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLethbridge is one of the Geelong region's most celebrated and respected boutique producers, founded by Ray Nadeson and Maree Collis — biodynamic pioneers in Australian wine, with a singular focus on expressing the extraordinary cool-climate terroir of Geelong through minimal-intervention, biodynamic winemaking of the highest quality. Allegra is Lethbridge's flagship single-vineyard Chardonnay — named after Ray and Maree's daughter, a wine of profound personal significance and extraordinary quality. The 2019 vintage is now six years old and in a magnificent drinking window — more vibrant and primary than the 2013 museum release, with beautiful secondary development and the extraordinary mineral tension that defines great Allegra Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two Lethbridge Allegra vintages available tell a compelling story of age and development:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e — six years old, magnificent drinking window, vibrant stone fruit with beautiful secondary development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2013\u003c\/strong\u003e — twelve years old, museum release, profound tertiary complexity at its absolute pinnacle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt represents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etriple 95–96-point Geelong single-vineyard Chardonnay from one of Australia's most celebrated biodynamic boutique producers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLethbridge's flagship Allegra expression — biodynamic, single-vineyard and of profound personal significance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoutstanding value for a triple-acclaimed, six-year-old Geelong single-vineyard Chardonnay in a magnificent drinking window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allegra Single Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geelong, VIC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lethbridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biodynamic, minimal intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–14°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now – 2032\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled lobster with butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePan-seared scallops with truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken with tarragon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Gruyère or Comté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich seafood bisque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy pasta with mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a breathtakingly precise, magnificently structured \u003cstrong\u003eGeelong single-vineyard Chardonnay \u003c\/strong\u003efrom one of Australia's most celebrated and respected biodynamic boutique producers — six years old and in a magnificent drinking window.\u003cbr\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$90\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers triple 95–96-point critical acclaim and a Chardonnay experience that rivals the finest cool-climate expressions from Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn essential acquisition for collectors and lovers of benchmark, age-worthy Geelong Chardonnay.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lethbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51117762117934,"sku":"LV-LETHBRIDGE-ALLEGRA-2018-750ML","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/AllegraChardonnay2018.png?v=1759194484","url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/products\/2019-lethbridge-allegra-chardonnay","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}