{"product_id":"thelema-mountain-vineyards-chardonnay-2023","title":"Thelema Mountain Vineyards Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto mb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 13.8 %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: 100 % Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation\u003c\/b\u003e: Helshoogte Pass, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch, South Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Limpid pale-gold. Aromas of lemon zest, white peach, and ripe pear unfold with notes of honeysuckle, toasted hazelnut, and flinty wet stone. The palate is medium-bodied yet vibrant, marrying juicy citrus-and-stone-fruit richness with crisp, mouth-watering acidity. Subtle layers of vanilla, brioche, and almond cream add complexity, leading to a long, mineral-salted finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e: Thelema Mountain Vineyards Chardonnay is drawn from 30- to 40-year-old, dry-farmed vines rooted in decomposed granite at 380–520 m altitude. Grapes are hand-picked at dawn, whole-bunch pressed, and wild-fermented in 228 L French oak barrels (≈30 % new). The wine ages 10 months sur lie with intermittent bâtonnage for texture; bottled unfiltered with minimal SO₂. Certified sustainable and vegan-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e: Pair with butter-poached lobster, roast chicken with lemon-thyme, creamy mushroom risotto, seared salmon, or soft-ripened cheeses such as Brie and Camembert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Story\u003c\/b\u003e: Founded in 1983 by Gyles Webb on the steep, cool slopes of the Simonsberg, Thelema quickly became a benchmark for site-specific Cape wines. Now run by the Webb family’s second generation, the estate farms 150 ha under Sustainable Winegrowing SA, uses solar energy, and maintains extensive conservation areas on the mountain. Thelema’s Chardonnay—first released in 1988—epitomises the property’s high-altitude terroir: intense fruit purity, vivid natural acidity, and refined, Burgundian-inspired winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Well Crafted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49897182593281,"sku":"thelemamountin","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/Thelema-Chardonnay-2022.jpg?v=1784850381","url":"https:\/\/arrowine.com\/products\/thelema-mountain-vineyards-chardonnay-2023","provider":"Arrowine \u0026 Cheese","version":"1.0","type":"link"}