{"product_id":"2024-king-valley-aligote","title":"2024 King Valley Aligoté","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasting notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eA bright and lively bouquet with hints of zesty lemon rind and jasmine interlaced with delicate toasty oak. Persistent concentration on the palate. Lemon curd, acidity is salivating and moreish with a nutty biscuit pie crust finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis special wine was crafted from one of a very small handful of known growers in Australia working with this variety. Situated in Whitfield, King Valley at the foothills of the Victorian Alps at approximately 250-350 m ASL. The clone remains unknown. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand picked and whole bunch pressed, the juice was settled in tank, then transferred with a generous amount of solids for primary fermentation to French oak barriques, of which 15% is new, rest then a combination of seasoned French oak and stainless steel barriques. Inoculated with two different stains is yeast to promote a complementary aromatic profile. After primary fermentation was complete, the wine was then stirred, topped with extra Chardonnay lees and a small addition of sulphur was made. No secondary fermentation took place. The barrels then underwent bâtonnage every 4 to 6 weeks and 9 months' maturation on full yeast lees before being blended, stabilized, minimally fined, filtered and bottled. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is vegan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tillie J Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51970243199252,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/3038\/4404\/files\/231102_Tillie_J5492_HR_c_Ashley_Ludkin.webp?v=1771312545","url":"https:\/\/tilliejwines.com.au\/products\/2024-king-valley-aligote","provider":"Tillie J Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}