{"product_id":"christiena-chardonnay-2025","title":"Christiena Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"441\"\u003eChristiena Chardonnay 2025 forms part of the Christiena range from Van Loveren Family Vineyards, one of South Africa’s most established family-owned wine producers based in Robertson. The valley is known for limestone-rich soils, warm sunny days and cool evening conditions, an excellent combination for Chardonnay as it supports full flavour development while helping the grapes retain natural freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVan Loveren has built its reputation on combining generational farming knowledge with contemporary cellar practices. The Christiena label honours family heritage while offering refined, accessible wines made for modern drinkers. In Chardonnay, that often means ripe fruit purity, balanced texture and measured oak influence where used, rather than excessive richness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"1327\"\u003eBright straw gold with youthful green highlights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1393\" data-start=\"1390\"\u003eRipe citrus, yellow apple and white peach lead the aromatics, followed by hints of vanilla, toasted nuts and a gentle buttery note.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1540\" data-start=\"1537\"\u003eMedium-bodied with a rounded texture and generous stone-fruit flavours. Fresh acidity brings lift and keeps the wine focused, while subtle oak seasoning adds creaminess and spice without dominating the fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1764\" data-start=\"1761\"\u003eClean and persistent, finishing on citrus peel, baked apple and a light savoury nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VAN LOVEREN","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45382664356019,"sku":"WW2540CH13","price":179.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/ChristienaChardonnay2025.jpg?v=1774428944","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/christiena-chardonnay-2025","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}