{"product_id":"tan-fruit-maresh-vineyard-chardonnay-2021","title":"Tan Fruit Maresh Vineyard Chardonnay 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eTan Fruit Maresh Vineyard Chardonnay 2021 is a poised Oregon Chardonnay that showcases one of the Willamette Valley’s most admired vineyards. Built around fresh fruit, precise winemaking, and subtle French oak influence, it combines elegance with depth in a distinctly site-driven style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale gold in the glass, this Chardonnay opens with lifted aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, and a gentle hint of stone fruit. On the palate, it moves with quiet confidence, offering pear, peach, and a touch of pineapple, layered over notes of vanilla, butter, and toasted almond from careful barrel aging.\n\nThe texture is creamy yet balanced, with bright acidity keeping the wine fresh and focused through the finish. It has the structure to develop nicely over the next few years, gaining additional complexity and nuance with short to medium-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from Maresh Vineyard in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, a cool-climate site known for producing Chardonnay with vivid acidity and expressive fruit. Hand-harvested from selected parcels, the fruit is vinified with a careful, low-intervention approach, including cool fermentation to preserve aromatic purity. After fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels, adding texture, depth, and a subtle layer of complexity without overpowering the vineyard character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe this Chardonnay at 10–12°C for the best balance of freshness and richness. It pairs beautifully with shellfish, grilled fish, roast chicken, and creamy cheeses, and it also works well with butter-based sauces or dishes featuring subtle herb accents. Decanting is not necessary, though a short period in the glass can help the wine open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTan Fruit is a thoughtful Oregon producer focused on wines that express vineyard character with precision and restraint. By working with respected sites such as Maresh Vineyard, the winery has built a reputation for Chardonnay that highlights the purity and elegance of the Willamette Valley. Its approach reflects the region’s growing importance as one of the most compelling cool-climate wine areas in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tan Fruit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54254853030225,"sku":"FW-7609","price":74.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/chardonnay_2021.png?v=1783455337","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/tan-fruit-maresh-vineyard-chardonnay-2021","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}