{"product_id":"lethbridge-chardonnay-2024","title":"2024 Lethbridge Chardonnay | Premium Geelong Cool Climate Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"440\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere are wineries that make great Chardonnay, and then there are wineries that make Chardonnay that defines a region.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"440\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombine power with restraint, richness with precision, and complexity with incredible freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"440\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eGeelong, VIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eRRP $60 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"494\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eElegant • Complex • Benchmark Geelong Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eThere are wineries that make great Chardonnay, and then there are wineries that make Chardonnay that defines a region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eFor over two decades, \u003cstrong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eLethbridge\u003c\/strong\u003e has been one of the leading names in Geelong, consistently producing Chardonnays that combine power with restraint, richness with precision, and complexity with incredible freshness. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e2024 Lethbridge Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e is another superb release, capturing everything that makes this cool-climate region one of Australia's finest homes for the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eThis is Chardonnay built on balance—intense enough to satisfy lovers of rich, textured wines, yet refined enough to reward those who appreciate elegance and minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eExpect a beautifully layered cool-climate Chardonnay with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e• White peach and nectarine\u003cbr data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e• Meyer lemon and grapefruit zest\u003cbr data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e• Roasted hazelnut and almond meal\u003cbr data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e• Brioche and subtle French oak spice\u003cbr data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e• Flint, oyster shell and fine mineral notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eThe palate is beautifully textured and concentrated, with creamy mid-palate richness balanced by vibrant natural acidity. Layers of citrus, stone fruit and savoury complexity lead to a long, refined finish that lingers effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eFounded by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003eRay Nadeson and Maree Collis\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lethbridge has become one of Australia's benchmark cool-climate wineries. Their Geelong vineyards consistently produce wines renowned for their precision, elegance and longevity, with Chardonnay sitting among the estate's flagship varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003eThe maritime climate of Geelong allows for a long, slow growing season, preserving natural acidity while developing exceptional flavour intensity. Careful hand harvesting, gentle winemaking and judicious use of French oak ensure the vineyard remains the star of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003e• Fresh lobster with garlic butter\u003cbr data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003e• Seared scallops\u003cbr data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2485\"\u003e• Roast chicken with tarragon cream\u003cbr data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003e• Pork loin with apple sauce\u003cbr data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2554\"\u003e• Triple cream Brie, Comté or aged Gruyère\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003eLethbridge has been producing outstanding Chardonnay long before it became fashionable, and the quality has never wavered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"3073\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2821\"\u003e2024 Lethbridge Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e is everything great Geelong Chardonnay should be—pure, energetic and effortlessly complex. 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