{"product_id":"brookdale-estate-mason-road-chenin-blanc-paarl-south-africa-2024","title":"Brookdale Estate 'Mason Road' Chenin Blanc, Paarl, South Africa 2025","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"586\" data-start=\"193\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"586\" data-start=\"266\"\u003eBrookdale Estate, situated in the foothills of the Klein Drakenstein mountains near Paarl, is guided by winemaker Kiara Scott and a philosophy that combines innovative sustainability with respect for terroir. The Mason Road range highlights expressive, accessible bottlings crafted with precision and a sense of place.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1987\" data-start=\"588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"602\" data-start=\"588\"\u003eWINEMAKER:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiara Scott\u003cbr data-end=\"617\" data-start=\"614\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"629\" data-start=\"617\"\u003eFARMING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable (vegan and vegetarian certified)\u003cbr data-end=\"677\" data-start=\"674\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"689\" data-start=\"677\"\u003eVARIETY:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chenin Blanc\u003cbr data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"710\" data-start=\"707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"710\"\u003eTERROIR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced from vineyards planted in 1993 (old vines) and 2016 (young vines) in Paarl. Soils are decomposed granite and shale. The 2024 vintage was marked by a cold, wet winter and spring with flooding, followed by a hot, dry, and windy summer, resulting in an early and variable harvest with smaller yields but concentrated fruit.\u003cbr data-end=\"1054\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1071\" data-start=\"1054\"\u003eVINIFICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precooled fruit is destemmed and crushed, then lightly pressed; free-run juice is settled overnight. Fermentation in stainless steel. Aged 8 months on lees for texture and complexity, with 5% barrel-aged Chenin Blanc blended in before bottling.\u003cbr data-end=\"1319\" data-start=\"1316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1329\" data-start=\"1319\"\u003eAGING:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 months on lees in stainless steel; 5% barrel-aged wine blended in\u003cbr data-end=\"1400\" data-start=\"1397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1418\" data-start=\"1400\"\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromas evoke wild flowers, sun-dried linen, quince, bergamot, citrus, apple, pear skin, hay, and fynbos honey. The palate is vibrant and fresh, layered with golden apple, brioche, butter, and a hint of ginger spice. Finishes with pineapple, nutty sapidity, and mouthwatering acidity.\u003cbr data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1702\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1717\" data-start=\"1705\"\u003eALCOHOL:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003cbr data-end=\"1726\" data-start=\"1723\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1744\" data-start=\"1726\"\u003eTOTAL ACIDITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0 g\/L\u003cbr data-end=\"1755\" data-start=\"1752\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1774\" data-start=\"1755\"\u003eRESIDUAL SUGAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8 g\/L\u003cbr data-end=\"1785\" data-start=\"1782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1792\" data-start=\"1785\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.25\u003cbr data-end=\"1800\" data-start=\"1797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1818\" data-start=\"1800\"\u003eFOOD PAIRINGS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilled seafood, Cape Malay curry, roast chicken, goat cheese, or summer vegetable salads.\u003cbr data-end=\"1912\" data-start=\"1909\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1923\" data-start=\"1912\"\u003eSCORES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1926\" data-start=\"1923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1936\" data-start=\"1926\"\u003eOTHER:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan and vegetarian certified; screw cap closure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brookdale Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47073628586137,"sku":"D2 - MasonChenin","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0493\/7164\/4057\/files\/MasonrdChenin.png?v=1778097362","url":"https:\/\/decantbottleshop.com\/products\/brookdale-estate-mason-road-chenin-blanc-paarl-south-africa-2024","provider":"DECANTsf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}