{"product_id":"golden-cali-collection-california","title":"Golden Cali Collection (California)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA golden lineup of California Chardonnay, this collection brings together rich, sun-ripened fruit, creamy textures, and smooth, toasty oak. Plush, vibrant, and effortlessly indulgent - it’s classic Cali charm in every glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Locatour Creamy Chardonnay 2023 (California)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 5 Stars \u0026amp; 93\/100 Points: \u003c\/strong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Richly fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows mango, grilled pineapple, butterscotch, and cedar characters. The palate displays plump mouthfeel and creamy texture, beautifully supported by juicy acidity, making it opulent and flavoursome. At its best: now to 2027\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Aug 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic Chardonnay is aromatic, with notes of freshly baked biscuits and vanilla perfectly balanced with flavours of graham cracker and honeydew melon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing: Pair with rich, creamy pasta carbonara or herb-roast chicken and vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeal: Cork - Alc: 14.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Clay Creek Vineyards Chardonnay 2023 (California)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 5 Stars \u0026amp; 93\/100 Points: \u003c\/strong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe bouquet is upfront and inviting and shows rockmelon, pineapple, mango, and vanillin oak characters. The richly flavoursome palate delivers excellent weight and plush texture, well supported by fine acidity, making it delectably appealing. At its best: now to 2027\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Clay Creek Vineyards California Chardonnay consists of beautifully integrated aromas of melon, ripe pear and vanilla, highlighted by delicate hints of white flowers. Bright and balanced, this full-bodied Chardonnay displays flavors of peach, honeydew melon, pineapple and crème brulée. The taste has a lovely, complex structure and good acidity, which leads to a rich, ripe juicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeal: Cork - Alc: 13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Francis Ford Coppola Rosso \u0026amp; Bianco Chardonnay 2023 (California)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded Gold Medal: \u003c\/strong\u003eMundus Vini 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 93\/100 Points \u0026amp; 5 Stars: \u003c\/strong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Beautifully fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows golden peach, pineapple, brioche, and nougat aromas, followed by a silky-smooth palate offering rounded mouthfeel backed by mellow acidity, finishing creamy and lingering. At its best: now to 2027\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit for the Rosso \u0026amp; Bianco Chardonnay is picked based on flavor ripeness and acidity. It is then harvested in the cool of night and then delivered to the winery to be pressed into fermentation tanks. The juice is fermented in 100% stainless steel tanks to preserve the fruit’s flavors and aromas. \u003cem\u003eSustainable.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing: This technique gives the wine a lighter texture, making it food friendly and delicious when paired with shellfish, mild semi-soft cheeses, and desserts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeal: Cork - Alc: 13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Chardonnay 2022 (California)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded Double Gold Medal: \u003c\/strong\u003eHouston Rodeo 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded Gold Medal: \u003c\/strong\u003eSakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded Gold Medal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mundus Vini 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 94\/100 Points \u0026amp; 5 Stars: \u003c\/strong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded Best Buy: \u003c\/strong\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Opulent and stylish at the same time, the wine shows grilled peach, mango, French vanilla and sweet pastry aromas on the nose, followed by a wonderfully weighted palate offering plush texture backed by juicy acidity, making it highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2028\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of stone fruit, baking spice and toasted oak. Flavours of melon, vanilla and crème brûlée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing: Grilled chicken, pork chops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeal: Screw Cap - Alc: 13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WineDirectSPW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51670803743037,"sku":null,"price":143.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/GoldenCaliCollection_California.jpg?v=1778020578","url":"https:\/\/www.blackmarket.co.nz\/products\/golden-cali-collection-california","provider":"Black Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}