{"product_id":"bartinney-hourglass-chardonnay-2022","title":"Bartinney Hourglass Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBartinney Hourglass Chardonnay 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bartinney Hourglass Chardonnay 2022 is the estate’s most iconic, small-batch Chardonnay, a vineyard-specific bottling from the upper slopes of the Banhoek Valley. Grown in the unique “hourglass-shaped” amphitheatre vineyard, this wine represents the pinnacle of Bartinney’s cool-climate white-winemaking philosophy: precision, minerality and layered elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted through wild fermentation and extended barrel maturation, it stands among Stellenbosch’s most sophisticated Chardonnays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHO IS IT FOR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for wine lovers who appreciate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erefined, Burgundian-style Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecomplex, terroir-expressive whites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eelegant oak integration (not heavy or buttery)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecollectible small-production wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epremium food-pairing whites for gourmet dining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Chardonnay for serious enthusiasts and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pale gold with crystalline brightness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas\u003c\/strong\u003e: Citrus blossom, lemon curd, white peach and subtle green apple layered over toasted almond, warm brioche and delicate vanilla oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: A seamless combination of citrus purity, stone fruit, subtle spice and elegant oak complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Silky, rounded and beautifully balanced with tension and minerality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Long, refined and savoury with lingering citrus and hazelnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eseared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elobster in lemon-butter sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreamy chicken with thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroasted butternut \u0026amp; sage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erich mushroom and truffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 10–12°C in a large-bowled Chardonnay glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSERVING TIPS \u0026amp; DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe: 10–12°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Single-vineyard, barrel-fermented Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOak: 228L French oak barrels (mixture of new \u0026amp; seasoned)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques: Wild fermentation + bâtonnage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellaring: 6–10 years for optimal development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREVIEWS \u0026amp; ACCOLADES\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/bartinney-hourglass-chardonnay\/w\/5813862?year=2022\" title=\"Bartinney Reviews\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003eVivino community impressions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003e“Beautifully balanced — citrus, peach and gentle oak.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003e“Elegant and refined, one of the best SA Chardonnays.”\u003cbr data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2774\"\u003e“Butter, vanilla and stone fruit with freshness.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2857\"\u003eAverage rating: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2857\"\u003e4.2–4.4★\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2879\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003eIs it oaked?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2899\"\u003eYes — but with elegant, refined French oak, never overpowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2990\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2978\"\u003eIs it dry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"2981\"\u003e100% dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3075\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3013\"\u003eDoes it age well?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003eAbsolutely, it gains nutty, honeyed depth over 6–10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3095\"\u003eIs it buttery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3098\"\u003eOnly lightly, subtle creaminess from bâtonnage, not a heavy butter profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3201\"\u003eSuitable for gifting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3204\"\u003eExceptional, this is one of Bartinney’s most prestigious wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bartinney","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":52819922911559,"sku":"BART-HGCH22Bottle","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (X6 Bottles)","offer_id":52819922944327,"sku":"BART-HGCH22Case","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/9272\/4295\/files\/ProductPhotosBartinney.jpg?v=1765801178","url":"https:\/\/potum.shop\/products\/bartinney-hourglass-chardonnay-2022","provider":"POTUM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}