{"product_id":"blood-moon-wines-seeker-sunbury-chardonnay-2025","title":"Blood Moon Wines 'Seeker' Sunbury Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"209\" data-start=\"198\"\u003eBlood Moon Wines 'Seeker' Chardonnay 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"460\" data-start=\"196\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"292\" data-start=\"196\" data-section-id=\"erpoyj\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"209\" data-start=\"198\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"292\" data-start=\"196\" data-section-id=\"erpoyj\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"209\" data-start=\"198\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunbury, Victoria (just outside Melbourne) \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"318\" data-start=\"293\" data-section-id=\"ludm60\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"305\" data-start=\"295\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"374\" data-start=\"319\" data-section-id=\"evwhtv\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"329\" data-start=\"321\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~13% \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"460\" data-start=\"375\" data-section-id=\"uhby6g\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"387\" data-start=\"377\"\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically around \u003cstrong data-end=\"420\" data-start=\"405\"\u003e$27–$33 AUD\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"572\" data-start=\"462\"\u003eIt’s made by \u003cstrong data-end=\"495\" data-start=\"475\"\u003eBlood Moon Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e, a small, thoughtful producer focused on expressive, low-intervention wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"577\" data-start=\"574\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"619\" data-start=\"579\" data-section-id=\"1kio1c6\"\u003e🌱 How it’s made (style matters here)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"711\" data-start=\"620\"\u003eThis isn’t your typical supermarket Chardonnay—it leans \u003cstrong data-end=\"710\" data-start=\"676\"\u003e“lo-fi” \/ minimal intervention\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1003\" data-start=\"713\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"763\" data-start=\"713\" data-section-id=\"1qd9rin\"\u003eWild yeast fermentation (no commercial yeasts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"844\" data-start=\"764\" data-section-id=\"ihhim0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"766\"\u003eUnfiltered \u0026amp; unfined\u003c\/strong\u003e → more texture and a slightly cloudy\/“natural” feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"890\" data-start=\"845\" data-section-id=\"k14mh1\"\u003eMinimal additives (just a bit of sulphur)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1003\" data-start=\"891\" data-section-id=\"1wg9tit\"\u003eAged ~6 months in \u003cstrong data-end=\"938\" data-start=\"911\"\u003emostly older French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a touch of new oak \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1173\" data-start=\"1005\"\u003eThe fruit comes from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1047\" data-start=\"1026\"\u003eWitchmount Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e, with moves toward more sustainable vineyard practices (e.g. no herbicides recently). \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1272\" data-start=\"1175\"\u003e👉 Translation: it’s made to reflect the vineyard and vintage, not to taste identical every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1277\" data-start=\"1274\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1304\" data-start=\"1279\" data-section-id=\"1qha30j\"\u003e👃 What it tastes like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1394\" data-start=\"1305\"\u003eExpect something a bit more \u003cstrong data-end=\"1362\" data-start=\"1333\"\u003etextural and characterful\u003c\/strong\u003e than a clean, crisp Chardonnay:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1755\" data-start=\"1396\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1488\" data-start=\"1396\" data-section-id=\"1g3h0vg\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1408\" data-start=\"1398\"\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e yellow peach, nectarine, citrus blossom \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1590\" data-start=\"1489\" data-section-id=\"zglx6a\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1505\" data-start=\"1491\"\u003eAromatics:\u003c\/strong\u003e white flowers, honeysuckle, light grapefruit \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1642\" data-start=\"1591\" data-section-id=\"ohlubf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1601\" data-start=\"1593\"\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e subtle spice rather than heavy vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1719\" data-start=\"1643\" data-section-id=\"1o39xgk\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1657\" data-start=\"1645\"\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e slightly creamy + a bit “pulp”\/grip from minimal processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1755\" data-start=\"1720\" data-section-id=\"1e02jqf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1731\" data-start=\"1722\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium to medium-full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1911\" data-start=\"1757\"\u003eOne retailer describes it as rich and rounded with stone fruit and a touch of oak spice—pretty accurate shorthand. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1916\" data-start=\"1913\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1937\" data-start=\"1918\" data-section-id=\"11leqbn\"\u003e🍽️ Food pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1954\" data-start=\"1938\"\u003eWorks best with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2114\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1980\" data-start=\"1955\" data-section-id=\"qux33d\"\u003eRoast chicken or pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1997\" data-start=\"1981\" data-section-id=\"12kv3dq\"\u003eCreamy pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2034\" data-start=\"1998\" data-section-id=\"1kgo5dv\"\u003eGrilled fish (especially salmon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2114\" data-start=\"2035\" data-section-id=\"1km129y\"\u003eVegetarian dishes with butter or nuts \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2119\" data-start=\"2116\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2139\" data-start=\"2121\" data-section-id=\"1augr0h\"\u003e🧭 Overall vibe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2341\" data-start=\"2140\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2198\" data-start=\"2140\" data-section-id=\"phcti8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2149\" data-start=\"2142\"\u003eNot\u003c\/strong\u003e a super crisp, acidic Chablis-style Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2244\" data-start=\"2199\" data-section-id=\"1s6pr2f\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2208\" data-start=\"2201\"\u003eNot\u003c\/strong\u003e a heavy buttery “oak bomb” either\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2341\" data-start=\"2245\" data-section-id=\"14yur5f\"\u003eSits in that modern Australian middle ground: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2341\" data-start=\"2293\"\u003etextural, slightly funky, but still balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2426\" data-start=\"2343\"\u003eIf you like wines that feel a bit more “alive” and less polished, it’s a good pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2431\" data-start=\"2428\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2451\" data-start=\"2433\" data-section-id=\"f72lzd\"\u003e👍 Who it’s for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2617\" data-start=\"2452\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2504\" data-start=\"2452\" data-section-id=\"109f5u0\"\u003eFans of \u003cstrong data-end=\"2502\" data-start=\"2462\"\u003enatural \/ minimal-intervention wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2568\" data-start=\"2505\" data-section-id=\"1j60sae\"\u003ePeople who want Chardonnay with \u003cstrong data-end=\"2566\" data-start=\"2539\"\u003etexture and personality\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2617\" data-start=\"2569\" data-section-id=\"1ey6lqe\"\u003eAnyone exploring smaller Victorian producers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2646\" data-start=\"2619\" data-section-id=\"163w7dt\"\u003e👎 Who might not love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2772\" data-start=\"2647\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2722\" data-start=\"2647\" data-section-id=\"16l410s\"\u003eIf you prefer very \u003cstrong data-end=\"2720\" data-start=\"2668\"\u003eclean, predictable, supermarket-style Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2772\" data-start=\"2723\" data-section-id=\"13cx9m5\"\u003eIf you dislike any hint of funk or cloudiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1614\" data-start=\"1563\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blood Moon Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48871582302435,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9568\/6371\/files\/seeker1.png?v=1777436212","url":"https:\/\/crookeddrinks.com.au\/products\/blood-moon-wines-seeker-sunbury-chardonnay-2025","provider":"Crooked Drinks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}