{"id":146073,"date":"2025-04-19T14:08:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T11:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/?post_type=product&#038;p=146073"},"modified":"2025-04-19T14:08:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T11:08:58","slug":"buy-balfour-skyes-chardonnay-75cl-premium-english-white-wine-delight","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/product\/buy-balfour-skyes-chardonnay-75cl-premium-english-white-wine-delight\/","title":{"rendered":"Buy Balfour Skye&#8217;s Chardonnay 75cl \u2013 Premium English White Wine Delight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This exquisite Chardonnay is crafted exclusively from Burgundy vines that have been meticulously grafted onto rootstock through the traditional process known as cloning. By choosing to leave this wine unoaked, the natural lemon-lime character of Chardonnay is allowed to truly shine, offering a fresh and vibrant tasting experience.<\/p>\n<p>The wine undergoes lees ageing, a technique that gently softens its natural acidity while adding delightful layers of texture and a subtle hint of creaminess. If you are a fan of Chablis, this Chardonnay offers a familiar yet distinctive profile, making it a perfect choice closer to home.<\/p>\n<p>Expect enchanting aromas of delicate apple blossom and fragrant thyme, paired with refreshing flavors of ripe melon and zesty citrus. Its lively, zingy acidity makes it an excellent companion to rich dishes, particularly the richness of cured salmon, where it beautifully cuts through the flavors.<\/p>\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Is this Chardonnay aged in oak barrels?<\/strong><br \/> No, this Chardonnay is intentionally left unoaked to preserve its fresh lemon-lime character and vibrant acidity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What food pairings work best with this wine?<\/strong><br \/> It pairs wonderfully with cured salmon, seafood dishes, light poultry, and fresh salads, thanks to its crisp acidity and subtle creaminess.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What does lees ageing mean?<\/strong><br \/> Lees ageing involves allowing the wine to mature in contact with the leftover yeast particles (lees), enhancing texture, softening acidity, and adding complexity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where are the grapes sourced from?<\/strong><br \/> The grapes come exclusively from Burgundy vines that have been cloned onto rootstock, ensuring high-quality fruit with distinctive characteristics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>This Chardonnay is a beautifully balanced, unoaked wine that captures the essence of Burgundy vines with elegance and freshness. Its vibrant lemon-lime character complemented by the softness from lees ageing makes it a versatile and food-friendly choice. Whether you\u2019re a Chablis enthusiast or new to Chardonnay, this wine offers a delightful and approachable experience perfect for various occasions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Chardonnay is made exclusively from Burgundy vines that have been grafted onto rootstock \u2013 a process known as cloning<br \/>\nThe wine is left unoaked to allow Chardonnay\u2019s lemon-lime character to shine. Lees ageing softens the acidity and adds layers of texture and a hint of creaminess.<br \/>\nIf you love Chablis, you can now look a little closer to home. Expect aromas of apple blossom and thyme, with flavours of melon and citrus. Its zingy acidity will cut through the richness of cured salmon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":146074,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[23,20010,1277,24],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-146073","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-beer-wine-and-spirits","7":"product_cat-grocery","8":"product_cat-white-wine","9":"product_cat-wine","10":"pa_brand-drayman-direct","11":"pa_manufacturer-balfour","13":"first","14":"instock","15":"shipping-taxable","16":"product-type-external"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/146073","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=146073"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/146074"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=146073"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=146073"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=146073"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=146073"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}