{"title":"White Wines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"clairault-margaret-river-sauvignon-blanc-semillon-2024","title":"Clairault Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2024","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBlend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e78% Sauvignon Blanc \u0026amp; 22% Semillon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e66% Ironstone Vineyard, Wilyabrup\u003cbr\u003e34% \u003cspan\u003eBridgeland Vineyard, Karridale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA portion of the cuvee is fermented in stainless steel at low temperatures to preserve freshness and aromatics, while around 20% of the cuvee is fermented in French oak barriques to provide textural and complexing elements. When fermentation was complete, the wine was then aged on its lees before bottling in July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was a warm and dry growing season from 2023-2024, with one of the earliest starts to vintage on record. Above average temperatures with little rainfall led to good growing conditions for vines and early budbust. The dry conditions eased the pressure of disease and a spectacular season for the Marri blossom kept the birds at bay. We began picking chardonnay in mid-January and wrapped up with the reds in late March.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBold aromas of nectarines, lychee and currants, underpinned by subtle hints of brioche and lemon grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGenerous textures of ripe stone fruit introduce a palate laced with flavours of melon, honey-suckle and lemon zest, finishing crisp and bristling with minerality and gentle tones of sea-spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEnjoyed for its freshness now, or cellar for up to 4 years for added complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e13%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clairault Streicker","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46941737943297,"sku":"24CTSSBS","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2986\/2913\/files\/ClairaultMargaretRiverSBS.png?v=1756627861"},{"product_id":"clairault-estate-chardonnay-2022-copy","title":"Clairault Estate Chardonnay 2013","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe start of the growing season in 2012 provided the ideal maritime \"classic\" for the 2013 vintage. It began with a wet July, a drier than average August, a wet September, moderate falls in Oct and November and slightly above average falls in December. The new year blessed with a perfect Indian summer, characterised by sunny days until early April. The relatively dry end to the growing season, combined with warmer than long term mean temperatures in January and Feb set up for some spectacular ripening conditions. The early season warmth corresponded to early ripening of the whites and the early ripening of tannins in the reds. The slightly cooler temperature for March allowed gentle and complete ripening of the reds, making it a complete joy to be part of the Margaret River Wine Industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWinemaking Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe fruit for our Estate Chardonnay is selected from our best blocks of fruit and hand-picked. The fruit is chilled and whole-cluster pressed to retain freshness and cultivate texture and structure. The juice is settled cold and racked after 2 days, harvesting only the lightest and most delicate grape solids to further aid in textural and aromatic development. The juice is barrel fermented in 40% new, 30% 2nd fill and 30% 3rd fill French oak barriques. Aged in oak for 9 months and battonaged every two weeks to develop texture and additional palate complexity, after which the wine is removed from barrel, clarified and bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e95 Points - James Halliday's Wine Companion 2016\u003cbr\u003e95 Points - Ray Jordan's WA Wine Guide 2016\u003cbr\u003eGOLD - Margaret River Wine Show\u003cbr\u003eBronze - Perth Royal Wine Show\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis wine has already been cellared for you to enjoy now, but will continue to evolve if kept under suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clairault Streicker","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46941695672577,"sku":"13CTECHA","price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2986\/2913\/files\/ClairaultEstateChardonnay.png?v=1756627870"},{"product_id":"clairault-estate-chardonnay-2014","title":"Clairault Estate Chardonnay 2014","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Margaret River Wine Region has been blessed with eight great growing seasons in a row. Vintage 2014 started off with some late, heavy rainfall in September and two minor hail events in October, however, from here on, there weren't any significant weather events until a heat spike the week prior to Christmas. The entire flowering period occurred in warm, mild conditions resulting in good fruit-set across all varieties. Vintage conditions were ideal for ripening all varieties with little or no disease present and no rainfall pressures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWinemaking Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe fruit for our Estate Chardonnay is selected from our best blocks of fruit and hand-picked. The fruit is chilled and whole-cluster pressed to retain freshness and cultivate texture and structure. The juice is settled cold and racked after 2 days, harvesting only the lightest and most delicate grape solids to further aid in textural and aromatic development. The juice is barrel fermented in 40% new, 30% 2nd fill and 30% 3rd fill French oak barriques. The wine is sulphured pre-malolactic fermentation, in order to further preserve fresh fruit aromatics and pure acidity. It is then aged in oak for 9 months and battonaged every two weeks to develop texture and additional palate complexity, after which the wine is removed from barrel, clarified and bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGOLD - Perth Royal Wine Show 2016\u003cbr\u003e96\/100, 'Special Value Star' - James Halliday's Wine Companion 2017\u003cbr\u003e93\/100 - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, 2017\u003cbr\u003e92\/100 - Wine Enthusiast Magazine, 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis wine has already been cellared for you to enjoy now, but will continue to evolve if kept under suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clairault Streicker","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46941695213825,"sku":"14CTECHA","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2986\/2913\/files\/ClairaultEstateChardonnay.png?v=1756627870"},{"product_id":"clairault-estate-chardonnay-2015","title":"Clairault Estate Chardonnay 2015","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eQuality for the 2015 vintage was high, however yields were down across the region. In early March an autumn weather pattern came into being and with the passing of the low weather pattern that was Cyclone Olwyn, the region experienced some rain with cooler night time temperatures. This extended the ripening period for red wine varieties quite nicely giving them more 'hang time', which enhanced fruit development flavour profiles and softer tannin levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWinemaking Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe fruit for our Estate Chardonnay is selected from our best blocks of fruit and hand-picked. The fruit is chilled and whole-cluster pressed to retain freshness and cultivate texture and structure. The juice is settled cold and racked after 2 days, harvesting only the lightest and most delicate grape solids to further aid in textural and aromatic development. The juice is barrel fermented in 40% new, 30% 2nd fill and 30% 3rd fill French oak barriques. The wine is sulphured pre-malolactic fermentation, in order to further preserve fresh fruit aromatics and pure acidity. It is then aged in oak for 9 months and battonaged every two weeks to develop texture and additional palate complexity, after which the wine is removed from barrel, clarified and bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e95\/100, 'Special Value' star - James Halliday Wine Companion 2018\u003cbr\u003e93\/100 - Ray Jordans WA Wine Guide 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis wine has already been cellared for you to enjoy now, but will continue to evolve if kept under suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clairault Streicker","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46941694918913,"sku":"15CTECHA","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2986\/2913\/files\/ClairaultEstateChardonnay.png?v=1756627870"},{"product_id":"streicker-ironstone-block-chardonnay-2013","title":"Streicker Ironstone Block Old Vine Chardonnay 2013","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe start of the growing season in 2012 provided the ideal maritime \"classic\" for the 2013 vintage. It began with a wet July, a drier than average August, a wet September with only moderate falls in Oct and November and slightly above average falls in December. The new year blessed with a perfect Indian summer, characterised by sunny days until early April. The relatively dry end to the growing season, combined with warmer than long term mean temperatures in January and Feb set up for some spectacular ripening conditions. The early season warmth corresponded to early ripening of the whites and the early ripening of tannins in the reds, a very desirable character. The slightly cooler temperature for March allowed gentle and complete ripening of the reds, making it a complete joy to be part of the Margaret River Wine Industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWinemaking Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe fruit for the Ironstone Chardonnay is hand-picked from the Ironstone Vineyard in the heart of Wilyabrup. The fruit is chilled and whole-cluster pressed to retain freshness and cultivate texture and structure. The juice is settled cold and racked after 2 days, harvesting only the lightest and most delicate grape solids to further aid in textural and aromatic development. The juice is barrel fermented in 40% new, 30% 2nd fill and 30% 3rd fill French oak barriques. 66% of the barrels are sulphured pre-malolactic fermentation, in order to further preserve fresh fruit aromatics and pure acidity. The other 33% are allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation, developing both richer, bolder aromatics and textural elements. It is then aged in oak for 9 months and battonaged every two weeks to develop texture and additional palate complexity, after which the wine is removed from barrel, clarified and bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e100% Gin Gin clone Chardonnay, hand harvested from our Ironstone Vineyard and bursting with the richness and opulence that Margaret River Chardonnay is known for. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e97 points, 'Special Value Star' - James Halliday's Wine Companion 2017\u003cbr\u003eSILVER - Margaret River Wine Show, 2015\u003cbr\u003eSILVER - New York International Wine Competition\u003cbr\u003eBronze - International Wine Challenge, 2016\u003cbr\u003eBronze - Sydney Royal Wine Show, 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis wine has been cellared for you to enjoy now, or will continue to evolve under suitable cellaring conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clairault Streicker","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46941694492929,"sku":"SW13CHA","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2986\/2913\/files\/StreickerOVIronstoneChardonnay.png?v=1756627869"},{"product_id":"streicker-ironstone-block-chardonnay-2014","title":"Streicker Ironstone Block Old Vine Chardonnay 2014","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Margaret River Wine Region has been blessed with eight great growing seasons in a row. Vintage 2014 started off with some late, heavy rainfall in September and two minor hail events in October. However from here on, there weren't any significant weather events until a heat spike the week prior to Christmas. The entire flowering period occurred in warm, mild conditions resulting in good fruit-set across all varieties. Vintage conditions were ideal for ripening all varieties with little or no disease present and no rainfall pressures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWinemaking Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe fruit for the Ironstone Chardonnay is hand-picked from the Ironstone Vineyard in the heart of Wilyabrup. The fruit is chilled and whole-cluster pressed to retain freshness and cultivate texture and structure. The juice is settled cold and racked after 2 days, harvesting only the lightest and most delicate grape solids to further aid in textural and aromatic development. The juice is barrel fermented in 40% new, 30% 2nd fill and 30% 3rd fill French oak barriques. 66% of the barrels are sulphured pre-malolactic fermentation, in order to further preserve fresh fruit aromatics and pure acidity. The other 33% are allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation, developing both richer, bolder aromatics and textural elements. It is then aged in oak for 9 months and battonaged every two weeks to develop texture and additional palate complexity, after which the wine is removed from barrel, clarified and bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e100% Gin Gin clone Chardonnay, hand harvested from our Ironstone Vineyard and bursting with the richness and opulence that Margaret River Chardonnay is known for. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGOLD - Sydney International Wine Competition\u003cbr\u003e95 points - James Halliday\u003cbr\u003e94 points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003cbr\u003e93 points - Ray Jordan\u003cbr\u003eSilver - International Wine Challenge\u003cbr\u003eBronze - Decanter World Wine Awards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis wine has been cellared for you to enjoy now, or will continue to evolve under suitable cellaring conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clairault Streicker","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46941693804801,"sku":"SW14CHA","price":135.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2986\/2913\/files\/StreickerOVIronstoneChardonnay.png?v=1756627869"},{"product_id":"streicker-bridgeland-fume-blanc-2023","title":"Streicker Bridgeland Block Fumé Blanc 2023","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBlend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBridgeland Vineyard, Karridale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWinemaking Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc fruit is hand-picked, chilled and crushed to press for 8 hours of skin contact before draining only the purest free-run juice. The juice is settled overnight before racking to French Oak barriques for fermentation. After fermentation the wine is aged sur lie in barrel for 9 months before blending and bottling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWater resources were well replenished over Winter with low enough temperatures to aid dormancy. The growing season began with a cool and relatively dry spring. Summer turned on at the right time with warm even temperatures, setting the scene for gentle and consistent ripening across all varieties. It was another great vintage, with the seasons all playing their part. A lack of Marri blossom this year meant nets covered the region to keep the birds at bay. It was a drawn out vintage, allowing long hang time for our later picking varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLychee, red currants, white pear and freshly zested limes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCoating white fruits and viscous acidity are beautifully balanced by soft textures laced with mango and apricot. A fine finish of focused white fruit tannin and deftly intertwined oak, finishing with faint hints of freshly leavened dough and red currants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis is a fresh drink now style, but can be aged for up to 10 years for added complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e13%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clairault Streicker","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46685585015041,"sku":"SW23FUME","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2986\/2913\/files\/StreickerBridgelandFumeBlanc.png?v=1756627865"},{"product_id":"streicker-ironstone-block-old-vine-chardonnay-2016","title":"Streicker Ironstone Block Old Vine Chardonnay 2016","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe 2015 to 2016 vintage season in Margaret River was generally warm and dry up to the third week in January 2016. The relatively dry winter combined with a warmer growing season corresponded to vines achieving good shoot lengths and making the transition from vegetative growth to fruiting growth a little earlier than normal; a great feature for fruit quality. Our dry growing season was quenched on 19th March, 2016 with 50 mm of rain, enough to wash the dust of the vine leaves, top up the dry soil profiles and carry the vines through to full ripeness. The resulting wines are fragrant with succulent natural acidities, lovely textures and intense aromatic lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWinemaking Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe fruit is hand-picked chilled and whole-bunch pressed to retain freshness and cultivate texture and structure. The juice is settled cold and racked after 2 days, harvesting only the lightest and most delicate grape solids to further aid in textural and aromatic development. The juice is barrel fermented and 33% are allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation, developing both richer, bolder aromatics and textural elements. It is then aged in oak for 9 months and battonaged every two weeks to develop texture and additional palate complexity, after which the wine is removed from barrel, clarified and bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e100% Gin Gin clone Chardonnay, hand harvested from our Ironstone Vineyard and bursting with the richness and opulence that Margaret River Chardonnay is known for. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis wine has been cellared for you to enjoy now, or will continue to evolve under suitable cellaring conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clairault Streicker","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46941685383425,"sku":"SW16CHA","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2986\/2913\/files\/StreickerOVIronstoneChardonnay.png?v=1756627869"},{"product_id":"clairault-estate-chardonnay-2016","title":"Clairault Estate Chardonnay 2016","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBlend:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e77% Bridgeland Vineyard, Karridale\u003cbr\u003e22% Ironstone Vineyard, Wilyabrup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGrowing:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe hand-pick the Gingin clone chardonnay from the Ironstone Vineyard in Wilyabrup first. This site has tightly spaced vines and enjoys cooling sea breezes. Two to three weeks later, we hand-pick the Clone 5 chardonnay from the cooler, southern Bridgeland Vineyard in Karridale. Both sites feature Mungite and Forest Grove soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe 2015–16 Margaret River vintage was warm and dry, with ideal conditions for vine growth and fruit quality. Rain on 19 March 2016 refreshed the vines and helped carry them to full ripeness. The resulting wines are fragrant, with vibrant acidity, rich textures and intense aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWinemaking Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSelect parcels are hand-picked, chilled overnight and whole bunch pressed with only the purest fraction of juice being transferred to French Oak barriques, un-fined. After fermentation the wines are aged sur lie in barrel for 9 months before barrel selection, blending and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e96\/100,  James Halliday Wine Companion 2019\u003cbr\u003e94\/100 - Ray Jordans WA Wine Guide 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis wine has already been cellared for you to enjoy now, but will continue to evolve if kept under suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clairault Streicker","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":49489921114369,"sku":"16CTECHA","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2986\/2913\/files\/ClairaultEstateChardonnay.png?v=1756627870"},{"product_id":"clairault-margaret-river-chardonnay-2023","title":"Clairault Margaret River Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17% Ironstone Vineyard, Wilabrup\u003cbr\u003e64% Bridgeland Vineyard, Karridale\u003cbr\u003e19% Clairault Vineyard, Wilyabrup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cooler growing conditions at our southern Bridgeland Vineyard combined with the Clone 5 chardonnay planted here provide desirable characters for this wine. We blend in a little extra Clone 5 from our Clairault Vineyard and also a portion of Gingin Clone chardonnay from our Ironstone Vineyard to delivers additional depth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit for our Chardonnay is harvested and pressed as both whole cluster and cold crushed fruit, in order to sculpt wines boasting great length, texture and sophistication, as well as density of fruit and a bold complex palate. The juice is barrel fermented in roughly 40% new, 30% 2nd fill and 30% 3rd fill French oak barriques. It is then aged in oak for 9 months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe growing season began with a cool and relatively dry spring. Summer turned on at the right time with warm even temperatures, setting the scene for gentle and consistent ripening across all varieties. It was another great vintage, with the seasons all playing their part. The biggest challenge for 2023 was pressure from birds due to a lack of Marri blossom and the drawn out nature of the vintage. Rains in April danced with cabernet sauvignon picking dates. Fortunately, early leaf plucking and the strong skins of cabernet sauvignon meant we were rewarded with fruit of exceptional intensity and fine tannin. Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are also standout varieties for 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNectarines, brioche, lemon zest and merengue \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifted tones of white pear, grapefruit and lightly toasted cashews introduce a palate laced with crystalline natural acidity and fine white tannin. A poised finish of wet slate, hints of struck match and unwavering structure. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 8 years, however we enjoy it for freshness now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13%\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clairault Streicker","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47817500885249,"sku":"23CTSCHA","price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2986\/2913\/files\/68ad23c03a55c_45124163404033_Clairault_Margaret_River_Chardonnay.png?v=1756627849"},{"product_id":"streicker-ironstone-block-chenin-blanc-2023","title":"Streicker Ironstone Block Chenin Blanc 2023","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBlend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e100% Chenin Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIronstone Vineyard, Wilyabrup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWinemaking Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe fruit is harvested at the coldest part of the day, cold crushed to press and skin contacted for 6 hours before gentle pressing. The juice is cold settled and racked to old French oak barriques for fermentation. When fermentation was complete, the wine was then aged on it’s lees with gentle battonage for 7 months before blending and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWater resources were well replenished over Winter with low enough temperatures to aid dormancy. The growing season began with a cool and relatively dry spring. Summer turned on at the right time with warm even temperatures, setting the scene for\u003cbr\u003egentle and consistent ripening across all varieties. It was another great vintage, with the seasons all playing their part. A lack of Marri blossom this year meant nets covered the region to keep the birds at bay. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhite pear, shaved almonds, wet granite and honeysuckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSheer tendrils of white fruit tannin, guided by a focused array of stone fruit flavour and coating natural acidity. The finish is persistent yet quenching, awash in tones of sea spray, green apples and subtle hints of hay and freshly whipped cream.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEnjoyed for its freshness now or cellar for up to 8 years for further complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clairault Streicker","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47823507652865,"sku":"SW23CEB","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2986\/2913\/files\/CheninBlancIronstone2400x2400.png?v=1770860247"},{"product_id":"clairault-reserve-chardonnay-2023","title":"Clairault Reserve Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBlend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e77% Bridgeland Vineyard, Karridale \u003cbr\u003e22% Ironstone Vineyard, Wilyabrup \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGrowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe hand-pick the Gingin clone chardonnay from the Ironstone Vineyard in Wilyabrup first. This site has tightly spaced vines and enjoys cooling sea breezes. Two to three weeks later, we hand-pick the Clone 5 chardonnay from the cooler, southern Bridgeland Vineyard in Karridale. Both sites feature Mungite and Forest Grove soils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWinemaking Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSelect parcels are hand-picked, chilled overnight and whole bunch pressed with only the purest fraction of juice being transferred to French Oak barriques, un-fined. After fermentation the wines are aged sur lie in barrel for 9 months before barrel selection, blending and bottling.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWater resources were well replenished over Winter with low enough temperatures to aid dormancy. The growing season began with a cool and relatively dry spring. Summer turned on at the right time with warm even temperatures, setting the scene for gentle and consistent ripening across all varieties. It was another great vintage, with the seasons all playing their part. A lack of Marri blossom this year meant nets covered the region to keep the birds at bay. It was a drawn out vintage, allowing long hang time for our later picking varieties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhite pear, grapefruit pith, rock melon and bees wax. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePure, tense and focused. Pear flesh, zest and porcelain-like tannin drive forward a message of serenity and true fruit expression. A lattice of fine French oak, granite and grapefruit pith serve as a platform for an unyielding finish of white flowers, lemon curd and hints of gun-smoke. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEnjoyed for its freshness now, or cellar up to 8 years for further complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e13%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clairault Streicker","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":48062153654529,"sku":"23CTRCHA","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2986\/2913\/files\/ReserveChardonnay2400x2400.png?v=1771575423"},{"product_id":"streicker-blanc-de-blancs-sparkling-2023","title":"Streicker Blanc de Blancs Sparkling 2023","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBridgeland Vineyard, Karridale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWinemaking Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe fruit is hand-picked, chilled and whole-cluster pressed to retain freshness and cultivate texture and structure. The juice undergoes primary fermentation in stainless steel and is then aged on it’s lees in stainless steel for 5 months.\u003cbr\u003eThe wine is then bottled under crown-seal and undergoes a second alcoholic fermentation in bottle, after which it is left on lees in bottle for an additional 36 months, providing a perfect balance of freshness and complexity, until disgorgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWater resources were well replenished over Winter with low enough temperatures to aid dormancy. The growing season began with a cool and relatively dry Spring. Summer turned on at the right time with warm even temperatures, setting the scene for gentle and consistent ripening across all varieties. It was another great vintage, with the seasons all playing their part. A lack of Marri blossom this year meant nets covered the region to keep the birds at bay. It was a drawn out vintage, allowing long hang time for our later picking varieties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAromas of white nectarine, brioche and lime zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe palate is drenched in natural acidity and viscosity. Flavours are reminiscent of crisp green apple and nashi pear, layered with lingering minerality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUp to 4 years, however we enjoy it for freshness now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clairault Streicker","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":48343046619393,"sku":"SW23SPA","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2986\/2913\/files\/StreickerBlancdeBlancs_8fb2e895-52cd-4282-8ff1-b4c70b342111.png?v=1756627868"},{"product_id":"streicker-ironstone-block-old-vine-chardonnay-2024","title":"Streicker Ironstone Block Old Vine Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIronstone Vineyard, Wilyabrup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Ironstone Vineyard is in the heart of Wilyabrup, sitting on the ocean side of Caves Road. The Gingin clone chardonnay is renown in the region for its complexity and concentration. We began handpicking on the 12th January 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWinemaking Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe fruit is handpicked, chilled overnight and whole bunch pressed with only the purest fraction of juice being transferred to French Oak barriques. After fermentation the wine is aged sur lie in barrel for 9 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIt was a warm and dry growing season from 2023-2024, with one of the earliest starts to vintage on record. Above average temperatures with little rainfall led to good growing conditions for vines and early budburst. The dry conditions eased the pressure of disease and a spectacular season for the Marri blossom kept the birds at bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhite pear, freshly squeezed limes, wet slate and subtle aromas of brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA porcelain core of white fruit tannin and gravelly natural acidity drive the palate from start to finish, underpinning and infusion of oyster shell, wet slate, sea spray and lemon leaf throughout. Utterly pure, unctuous and poised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEnjoyed for its freshness now or cellar for up to 10 years for further complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clairault Streicker","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":49222432555265,"sku":"SW24CHA","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2986\/2913\/files\/StreickerOVIronstoneChardonnay.png?v=1756627869"}],"url":"https:\/\/clairaultstreicker.com.au\/collections\/white-wine.oembed","provider":"Clairault Streicker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}