{"product_id":"hess-select-chardonnay-monterey","title":"HESS Select Chardonnay Monterey","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Californian Chardonnay that focuses on freshness – without the heavy buttery oak that puts many drinkers off this style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHess Collection Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e in Napa Valley sources the grapes for this wine from the \u003cstrong\u003eShirtail Creek Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e in Monterey County. The region\u0026#39;s coastal climate—cool ocean air from the Pacific and a long growing season—ensures natural freshness and preserves fruit aromas. Part of the wine was fermented in barriques, which gives the Chardonnay some structure without masking its fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The glass reveals \u003cstrong\u003egreen apple, ripe pear, and peach\u003c\/strong\u003e , along with a lively citrus note and a hint of tropical fruit – pineapple or guava. The palate is lean, the acidity invigorating without being sharp, and the finish short and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasta with cream and lemon sauce, grilled salmon, light chicken dishes or mild goat cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e uncomplicated everyday wine, good as an aperitif\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hess Collection Winery","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":52694846439760,"sku":"V08025","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2024","offer_id":53093135614288,"sku":"V08025-2024","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/VinoSCOUT_V08025.webp?v=1771237649","url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/products\/hess-select-chardonnay-monterey","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}