{"product_id":"false-bay-crystalline-chardonnay-2025","title":"False Bay Crystalline Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eFalse Bay Crystalline Chardonnay 2025 is produced by Waterkloof through its False Bay Vineyards range, a collection focused on honest, naturally made wines that overdeliver for everyday drinking. Waterkloof, based on the Schapenberg slopes above False Bay in Stellenbosch, is widely respected for regenerative farming, minimal intervention winemaking and wines with a clear sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"737\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eFruit for this Chardonnay is sourced from sustainably farmed coastal vineyards where ocean influence helps preserve natural acidity and freshness. The wine is wild fermented and made without oak, allowing the fruit and mineral character to remain front and centre. This style suits drinkers looking for Chardonnay with energy, restraint and clarity rather than heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003ePale straw with bright green flashes and youthful brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eFresh aromas of green apple, lemon zest and white pear lead, followed by hints of wet stone and subtle citrus blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eCrisp and linear, with flavours of orchard fruit, grapefruit and lemon. The texture is clean and focused, with bright acidity carrying the palate. Unoaked handling keeps the wine taut, fresh and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eDry, mouthwatering and lively, with lingering citrus peel and mineral freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waterkloof","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45417475440819,"sku":"WW2540CH16","price":75.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/FalseBayCrystallineChardonnay2025.jpg?v=1775743093","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/false-bay-crystalline-chardonnay-2025","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}