{"product_id":"bartinney-hourglass-chardonnay-2023","title":"Bartinney Hourglass Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBartinney Hourglass Chardonnay 2023\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDiscover the \u003cb\u003eBartinney Hourglass Chardonnay 2023\u003c\/b\u003e, Bartinney’s limited-release, small-batch flagship Chardonnay from the upper slopes of the Banhoek Valley, Stellenbosch, South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe wine takes its name from a planting of estate Chardonnay naturally shaped like an hourglass. Used to “measure the passage of time”, the hourglass is an ode to patience. The result is a wine that is rich and penetrating, with a fine, subtle creaminess offset by fresh citrus minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHO IS IT FOR?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePerfect for wine lovers who appreciate refined, Burgundian-style Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eCollectors of small-production South African wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eGourmet dining and special occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eChardonnay enthusiasts seeking complexity and ageing potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Chardonnay for serious enthusiasts and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale gold with crystalline brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAromas:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA concentrated, layered nose of ripe yellow citrus with subtle nuances of roasted cashews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich and penetrating; a bold oak structure contributes notes of crème brûlée and toasted brioche alongside fresh citrus minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fine, subtle creaminess balanced by tension and minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreamy and lingering, refocusing attention on the wine’s expansive fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eLobster in lemon-butter sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eCreamy chicken with thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eRich mushroom and truffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eServe at \u003cb\u003e10–12°C\u003c\/b\u003e in a large-bowled Chardonnay glass to fully express its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSERVING TIPS \u0026amp; DETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 10–12°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdeal Drinking Window:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent ageing potential; enjoy now or cellar for further development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGlass Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Large-bowled Chardonnay glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Banhoek Valley, Stellenbosch, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVariety:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/b\u003e Estate Chardonnay on steep north to north-east slopes at 400–550 m above sea level; Bartinney’s first and highest plantings, established in 1990\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Oakleaf and Tukulu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVinification:\u003c\/b\u003e Each batch picked at full ripeness, crushed and settled for 2 days before going to barrel; a portion undergoes spontaneous malolactic fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/b\u003e About 11 months in 225L oak barrels (up to 50% new), with very light “blond” toast and extra-tight grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduction:\u003c\/b\u003e Limited release, small batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStorage:\u003c\/b\u003e Store horizontally in a cool, dark place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eACCOLADES AND REVIEWS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e⭐ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/US\/en\/bartinney-hourglass-chardonnay\/w\/5813862?year=2023\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Bartinney Reviews\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVivino Rating: 4.3\/5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBartinney’s Chardonnays regularly receive \u003cb\u003e4.5 to 5 Platter’s Wine Guide stars\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCelebrated as a versatile, food-friendly wine with a long finish and excellent ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it oaked?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It matures for about 11 months in 225L oak barrels with a very light toast, adding creaminess and brioche notes without masking the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it dry or sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a dry Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan it age?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It has excellent ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes it unique?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes from a single hourglass-shaped block of estate Chardonnay and is made in very limited quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat foods does it pair best with?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScallops, lobster, creamy chicken dishes and mushroom or truffle pasta pair exceptionally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it suitable for gifting?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. 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