{"product_id":"storm-wines-ridge-chardonnay-2024-750ml","title":"Storm Wines Ridge Chardonnay 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"545\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eThe 2024 Ridge Chardonnay is precise, mineral-driven, and beautifully layered, offering aromas of lemon zest, green apple, white peach, and citrus blossom with subtle notes of struck flint and crushed stone. The palate is focused and refined with bright acidity, showing flavours of citrus, orchard fruit, and a fine saline edge. Lightly textured with restrained oak influence, the wine finishes long, clean, and elegant with pronounced mineral tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eAbout the Winery, Production \u0026amp; Critical Reputation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"604\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eStorm Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a highly regarded boutique producer based in the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHemel-en-Aarde Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of South Africa’s premier regions for cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Founded by winemaker Hannes Storm, the estate focuses on single-vineyard expressions that highlight site, soil, and minimal intervention winemaking. The Ridge Chardonnay is sourced from elevated vineyard sites where cooling ocean influences and diverse soils contribute to wines of freshness, structure, and complexity. Fermented and aged in French oak with a restrained approach, the wine emphasizes purity, balance, and terroir expression. Wine lovers looking to buy Storm Ridge Chardonnay 2024 will recognize it as a benchmark cool-climate Chardonnay from one of South Africa’s most respected producers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Storm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46396903620779,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7160\/6699\/files\/LVM0x0TESbaWZOSe6_aMAQ_pb_600x600_595a3235-0781-4f69-9297-e76e70529ddb.png?v=1775157327","url":"https:\/\/whistlerwine.ca\/products\/storm-wines-ridge-chardonnay-2024-750ml","provider":"WhistlerWine.ca ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}