{"product_id":"defialy-blanc-2025","title":"Domaine Defialy 'BLANC' 2024","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"g5j8te\" data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"182\"\u003eDOMAINE DEFIALY 'BLANC' 2024\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"g5j8te\" data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"182\"\u003e🍷 The wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"394\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zgwkir\" data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"198\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Defialy (Micah Hewitt, Macedon Ranges, VIC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5434h3\" data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"290\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~55% Chardonnay + 45% Savagnin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s4jzhy\" data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"314\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~13.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zxyswz\" data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"327\"\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~AUD $40–45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"84bnb\" data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"394\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Textural natural white, Jura-inspired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"540\"\u003eThis is essentially an \u003cstrong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eAustralian take on a Jura-style white blend\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is pretty unusual locally. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"545\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rhq49n\" data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"566\"\u003e🧪 How it’s made\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ul6p7u\" data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eHand-picked fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"plhny3\" data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"649\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eDirect pressed + co-fermented\u003c\/strong\u003e (both grapes together)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"br86h6\" data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eAged ~15 months in \u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eold oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ytgrv\" data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eWild fermentation, \u003cstrong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eunfiltered \u0026amp; unfined\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g9gn0p\" data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eSmall sulphur addition (~15 ppm) at bottling \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eThat combo gives it more \u003cstrong data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"888\"\u003etexture and savoury complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e than your typical fresh Aussie white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"931\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hci4e5\" data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e👃 Taste \u0026amp; style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eExpect something that leans \u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003etextural and slightly funky\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than crisp and simple:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bm0h9v\" data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e green apple, lemon pith, orchard fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b0jrx9\" data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e fuller, slightly waxy \/ oily (from Savagnin + lees ageing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j96qv8\" data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e fresh but not razor-sharp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9kh047\" data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e subtle oak, savoury edge, sometimes a faint salty\/mineral note \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eOverall: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003emore “serious” and layered than it first looks\u003c\/strong\u003e, but still very drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"m88w2p\" data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e🧭 What it’s like (in plain terms)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q3lmlr\" data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eThink \u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003ehalfway between Chardonnay and something more wild\/savoury\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hgtyg7\" data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eInspired by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eJura whites\u003c\/strong\u003e (oxidative, nutty, mineral styles—but this is a fresher version) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qcsyrd\" data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003eHas that natural wine “alive” character without being too extreme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"f6b4pz\" data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e🍽️ How to drink it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2c8acj\" data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eBest \u003cstrong data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003elightly chilled\u003c\/strong\u003e (not fridge-cold—let it open up)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lk1j15\" data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eBenefits from a bit of air (decant or just swirl)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jv9n7z\" data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003eGreat with:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uaihxu\" data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eroast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ktbliz\" data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003ecreamy sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b0wrka\" data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003eseafood (especially richer dishes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nq7do9\" data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003ehard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"f5twps\" data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e⏳ Drink window\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9jmu5c\" data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eDrink now → ~2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ae6pny\" data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eMight develop more savoury\/nutty notes with a bit of age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pmvb6c\" data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e👍 Bottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ry80je\" data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eBuy it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you like natural whites, Jura styles, or textured Chardonnay alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"146gfwe\" data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eSkip it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want clean, crisp, classic whites (like straight Sauvignon Blanc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003eIt’s a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003etextural, slightly quirky white with real personality\u003c\/strong\u003e—less “refreshing smashable,” more “interesting and food-friendly.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Defialy","offers":[{"title":"Default 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