{"product_id":"2022-baleia-chardonnay","title":"2022 Baleia Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBaleia is Portuguese for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewhale and the striking labels are inspired by St Sebastian Bay, the Whale Nursery of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSouth Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDiscover a place of whales and wonder, where wines are born from rocky limestone soil in a remote and unspoilt corner of the Cape South Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHere vines overcome fierce elements to create fruit with singular character and depth of flavour. Beyond evocative wine, Baleia is also about finding harmony between self, others and nature in pursuit of life's perfect equilibrium. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGrown in pure limestone soil with extremely high mineral content, results in a lively wine layered with fine, saline-like structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA crisp Chardonnay with elderflower \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand lime blossom aromas, almond biscotti and light oak flavours on the palate. Natural salts found in the soils present a delicate sensation of minerality in Baleia’s food-driven wines and prepares the palate beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/5118\/8278\/files\/BaleaiSauvBlancTastingNotes_1024x1024.png?v=1688590500\" alt=\"2020 Baleia Chardonnay\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking Philosophy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"As a winemaker, when you are fortunate enough to plant in almost pure limestone soils, with extremely high pH, you can only start to dream of the possibilities. The incredibly high mineral content in the soils reveals itself after a few years in the bottle, provided we respect the fruit and treat the wine carefully.\" says Gunter Schultz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard Philosophy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaleia believes that living soils = strong roots = healthy vines = perfectly ripened fruit. They believe that through science and meticulous farming with attention to detail, they can produce grapes that truly reflect the terroir in which they are grown. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award-row\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"award\"\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nAlcohol content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n13.5% alc vol \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eUnits of Alcohol per Bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003e10.1 units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003eWhite Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003eContains sulphites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eFood Matches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCreamy Italian pasta dishes are this Chardonnay’s perfect companion.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003eSt Sebastian Bay, Cape South Coast\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003eWestern Cape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bancroft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45304346411299,"sku":"5017120A","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/5118\/8278\/files\/BaleiaChardonnay_c8b90460-6eba-48a5-b58e-526533e554bb.png?v=1688588054","url":"https:\/\/vinofandango.co.uk\/products\/2022-baleia-chardonnay","provider":"Vino Fandango","version":"1.0","type":"link"}