{"product_id":"stellenzicht-acheulean-chardonnay-2024","title":"Stellenzicht Acheulean Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eSet on the higher-altitude slopes of Stellenbosch, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eStellenzicht Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e focuses on site-specific winemaking, where elevation, cooling ocean influences, and varied soils shape the wines. The Acheulean range reflects a more considered, terroir-driven approach - balancing classical structure with modern clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"708\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eChardonnay vineyards benefit from decomposed granite soils and cooler aspects, allowing for slower ripening and better natural acidity. Winemaking leans towards restraint: careful oak use, gentle handling, and an emphasis on texture rather than overt richness. The result is a style that nods to Old World elegance while remaining distinctly South African in fruit expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eBright straw with a subtle golden edge, indicating both freshness and a touch of oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eCitrus leads - lemon zest and grapefruit - followed by green apple and white peach. Underneath, there’s a gentle layer of toasted almond, vanilla pod, and a hint of flintiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eMedium-bodied with a clean, linear structure. The fruit profile mirrors the nose, with citrus and stone fruit carried by a fine, refreshing acidity. Oak is present but integrated, adding texture rather than weight. There’s a slight creaminess through the mid-palate, balanced by a mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eFocused and lingering, with citrus peel and a subtle savoury note tapering off cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stellenzicht","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45301438972083,"sku":"WW2440CH34","price":450.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/StellenzichtAcheuleanChardonnay2024.jpg?v=1771836331","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/stellenzicht-acheulean-chardonnay-2024","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}