{"title":"SWINGING BRIDGE","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eSwinging Bridge Wines is a boutique Australian winery located in the Orange wine region, New South Wales, one of Australia’s leading high-altitude cool-climate areas. Founded by winemaker Tom Ward, the estate is known for producing expressive wines that highlight the unique conditions of Orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eThe vineyards sit at elevations of 600–900 metres, where cool temperatures and volcanic soils allow grapes to ripen slowly while retaining natural acidity and aromatic intensity. This environment is particularly well suited to varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz, as well as alternative grapes like Grüner Veltliner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eSwinging Bridge wines are typically fresh, structured and elegant, with Chardonnay showing citrus, stone fruit and mineral notes, while Pinot Noir offers red berry fruit, spice and fine tannins. The style reflects a balance between fruit purity and cool-climate precision.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2025-swinging-bridge-009-gamay","title":"2025 Swinging Bridge #009 Gamay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Swinging Bridge #009 Gamay - Warmer conditions at the start of the 2025 season delivered an early budburst in the first weeks of September. High rainfall at the end of November prompted leaf and bunch thinning to mitigate disease pressure, followed by no rain for 5 weeks from February 14th, delivering above average temperatures and allowing for excellent ripening conditions post-veraison. Harvest began on March 3rd, with some concerns arising from the 100mm of rain projected from the ex-cyclone Alfred system. Thankfully it didn’t occur, and our Gamay was harvested by hand on the 19th of March.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aim of the game here is bright fresh fruit and it delivers in truckloads. Bing cherries, glistening redcurrants and cranberries. Some kirsch and black tea leaf. A Gala apple skin tautness leads to a chalky stone finish. 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