{"product_id":"adulation-chardonnay-2024-white","title":"Adulation, Chardonnay 2024 White","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdulation Chardonnay 2024 is a polished Californian white wine that combines ripe fruit, creamy richness and refined oak influence. Made from carefully selected Chardonnay grapes, it reflects the generous sunshine and refreshing coastal breezes of California, with a style that is both approachable and suitably elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine pours a bright golden hue and shows an inviting, full-bodied character in the glass. Its aromatic profile is led by tropical fruit, with expressive notes of ripe apricot and peach complemented by hints of vanilla, sweet spice and freshly baked bread. On the palate, it is rich and rounded, with yellow-fruit flavours supported by a subtle, warming oak character. The finish is long, powerful and polished, making the wine enjoyable now while allowing it to develop further over the short term with careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to the producer, Adulation’s Chardonnay comes from mature vines rooted in calcareous clay and marl soils. The vineyard benefits from abundant sunshine moderated by refreshing breezes, encouraging a slow and balanced ripening process. At optimal maturity, the grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected before pressing. The wine is then matured for several months in oak barrels, adding depth, texture and layers of vanilla and spice to the ripe Californian fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe lightly chilled at approximately 10–12°C to reveal the wine’s fruit, texture and oak complexity. It pairs particularly well with roast chicken, grilled or baked salmon, creamy seafood dishes, lobster, roasted vegetables and mildly spiced poultry. Decanting is not essential, but allowing the wine to breathe in the glass for 10–15 minutes can help its aromas and richness fully emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdulation is presented as a refined Californian wine house whose name reflects its focus on charm and elegance. Its wines are shaped by the region’s sunlit conditions, cooling breezes and mature vineyards, with an emphasis on careful grape selection and oak maturation. This Chardonnay showcases the house style through its generous fruit, polished texture and pronounced yet balanced Californian character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adulation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54604603687249,"sku":"VDZ-10579907314000-53394412142928","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/adulation-chardonnay_a268f88b-7aad-476a-b153-3a33c216f6c2.png?v=1786993886","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/adulation-chardonnay-2024-white","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}