{"title":"Banshee","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"banshee-sonoma-county-chardonnay","title":"Banshee Sonoma County Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBanshee Sonoma County Chardonnay 2024\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full-bodied Californian Chardonnay in which ripe fruit and creamy oak tones blend with remarkably good freshness. White peach, brioche, vanilla, and crème brûlée give it that rich American style, while the cooler 2024 vintage ensures sufficient tension and structure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVineyards and region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe origin is Sonoma County in Northern California, a large and diverse wine region where Chardonnay is one of the most important grape varieties. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sonoma County consists of 19 distinct AVAs and stretches from the Pacific coast to warmer valleys further inland. The exact plots for this Chardonnay are not specified. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate \u0026amp; Influences:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Pacific Ocean brings cool air and fog into the area. Warm days are combined with significantly cooler nights, which allows for a longer ripening period and helps to retain natural acidity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plenty of winter rain and a cool, steady spring ensured healthy vines. After a brief heatwave in July, moderate summer temperatures and a relatively cool September followed, allowing the Chardonnay to ripen gradually with a beautiful combination of freshness, concentration, and phenolic ripeness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVinification and maturation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanshee combines stainless steel with French oak to allow room for both the fruit and the broad, creamy Chardonnay structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes are gently pressed using a pneumatic press on a delicate Champagne cycle. This extracts the juice from the grapes with minimal harsh extraction. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e After settling, a portion of the juice is fermented in French oak barrels, while the rest remains in stainless steel. The entire wine then undergoes malolactic conversion, which rounds off the acids and contributes to the creamy, buttery texture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation \/ Oak aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine ages for 8 months in a combination of French oak and stainless steel, with 30% of the oak used being new. The wood builds notes of brioche, vanilla, and toasted aromas, while the stainless steel preserves sufficient fresh fruit. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol percentage:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 14.2% alcohol, the wine has a generous, mouth-filling structure that aligns well with the ripe fruit and creamy oak aging. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrape composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cuvée is entirely built around Chardonnay and showcases the grape in a rich Californian style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay – Sonoma County:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay has sufficient structure to support both full malolactic conversion and aging in French oak. At the same time, the natural acidity of the 2024 vintage provides the necessary tension against the ripe fruit and creamy texture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting notes and serving tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, toasted brioche, white peach, florals, and subtle pear emerge. The palate is broad and creamy with crème brûlée, caramelized banana, and soft vanilla. A juicy touch of pineapple gives the full finish extra fruit and freshness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve this Chardonnay at 10–12 °C; this allows the creamy structure sufficient room while keeping the fruit and acids vibrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicious with roast chicken, grilled salmon, lobster, creamy pasta, poultry with butter sauce, or mushroom risotto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore information about Banshee Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBanshee Wines was born in 2009 in a bar in the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco, where the founders started with borrowed money and just 8 barrels of Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. The premise was clear from the start: make Californian wines with the depth and quality of much more expensive bottles, but at a more accessible price. From Healdsburg, Banshee built long-term relationships with growers in Sonoma County; in 2023, the winery moved to its own location in Alexander Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46381157285967,"sku":"SB110\/24","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/ProductShadowNormaal_83.webp?v=1786369685"}],"url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/collections\/wijnhuis-banshee.oembed","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}