{"product_id":"mulline-single-vineyard-portarlington-chardonnay-2025","title":"Mulline Single Vineyard Portarlington Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Portarlington Chardonnay is the coastal antithesis to the warmer Sutherlands Creek bottling. Sourced from the Nurringa Park Vineyard, the site sits just a kilometre from the water, overlooking Port Phillip Bay. The combination of limestone-rich soils and constant ocean breezes creates a cooler microclimate, which is reflected in the wine's naturally high acidity and lean profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBen Mullen utilises specific clones here - originally planted for sparkling wine - which ensures the wine stays in a tightly wound, citrus-driven spectrum. The winemaking is intentionally hands-off to preserve this freshness. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed to oak with full solids and fermented in a cold room to slow the process down. While a small portion underwent malolactic fermentation to add a layer of texture, the wine remains focused on its mineral core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 is a white-fruited Chardonnay with a distinct sea-spray salinity. It is more about tension and length than overt fruitiness, offering a chalky finish that persists well after the first sip. It was arguably our favourite release this year in the Mulline Chardonnay suite.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mulline","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle","offer_id":45322138026093,"sku":"FRAMULLPORTCHARD25","price":61.64,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1421\/5622\/files\/mulline-portarlington-chardonnay.jpg?v=1781107999","url":"https:\/\/worldwine.com.au\/products\/mulline-single-vineyard-portarlington-chardonnay-2025","provider":"World Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}