{"product_id":"2025-bear-chardonnay","title":"2025 Bear Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCrafted for vibrancy and approachability, our “Bear” Chardonnay - affectionately named for Eric Savics’ eldest son, Eric Jr. - pours a pale gold and immediately lifts with a lively aromatic profile of lemon pith, fresh sea breeze, and Granny Smith apple. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle layers of orange zest and white rose add complexity, leading to a palate that is bright and precise, with notes of fresh peach, marzipan, and lemon cream intertwined with a delicate mineral salinity. A slightly chalky yet rounded texture comes from 10 months on lees in seasoned barrels, giving the wine both energy and softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWINEMAKER'S NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested between September 20 and October 3, the 2025 Bear Chardonnay is an estate-grown blend of clones 76, 95, and 548. Grapes were gently whole-bunch pressed, and the wine fermented in a mix of neutral barriques (29%), puncheons (37%), and stainless steel (33%). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-thirds of the blend spent four months in neutral barrels, with barrels aging on lees for 3.5 months and stainless steel components for 2 months. All components were fermented wild, and malolactic fermentation was approximately 50–60% depending on the barrel, producing a wine that is expressive, layered, and texturally engaging while remaining fresh and precise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-uk-accordion=\"{collapse: false, showfirst:false}\" class=\"uk-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTECHNICAL INFO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg 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