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Aromas of peach, lemon and elderflower, with hints of hazelnuts and fresh butter are found on the nose whilst the mouth-feel is well balanced and fresh, with citrus notes and light bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAftrer establishing himself as succesful wine merchant in the heart of Burgundy in the 19th century the passionate, Armand de Chambray set off for a greater conquest of Europe. His ambition and fine reputation led him to the most prestigious Royal courts of his time, that is to say, England, Poland, Scandinavia and Russia. 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A spicy, aromatic nose suggests peach syrup, lime cordial and floral scent. It’s sweet, yet fresh and light, a bit like a sweet Mosel. Its delicacy, purity, ultra-fine texture and zippy acidity give wonderful balance\" Cuisine Magazine, Issue 173, Nov\/Dec 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Made from juice concentrated by freezing, this luscious sweet wine from Marlborough’s Wairau Valley balances stonefruit and honeyed elements with tangy mandarin and lime marmalade-like characters in lovely harmony. It’s intense, yet fresh and pristine, with precise acidity emphasising purity of varietal fruit\" Cuisine Magazine, Issue 179, Nov\/Dec 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tRich golden colour gives a clue to what you're in for. The glass is filled with aromas of peach, tropical fruits as well as a hint of apple and citrus. The palate is immediately bursting with luscious sweetness and a creamy texture. 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Albariño, one of the most distinctive varieties from Spain, is a recent introduction to the pristine winegrowing region of Marlborough.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t2017 was a challenging season where attention to detail in the vineyards paid dividends. While spring and summer where kind with good growing conditions and healthy vines, a couple of significant rain events provided some challenges over harvest. Albariño has a reputation for being able to handle the rain and this certainly proved to be the case this year. While we did not get quite the quantity we wanted, we are delighted with the quality and it looks like Albariño has a bright future in the Marlborough region.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFruit was hand picked and chilled overnight before being destemed and crushed prior to pressing. The racked and clarified juice was then cool fermented in a stainless steel tank using an aromatic yeast. 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These soils originate from the last of three glacial periods, a young 450,000 million years ago, as well as the following river flows from the Pisa mountain range. Clean and ripe Riesling grapes were gently pressed and the juice allowed to settle on lees for 48hrs. The delicate and refreshing juice was fermented cool using selected Alsacian yeast and a pied de cuve was used to naturally ferment 20% of the blend. 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The palate shows good fruit concentration,  and a wonderful balance between texture,  fruit weight and acidity,  with a bright citrus finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tMarlborough  experienced  a  mild-to-cool  spring  period,  which  ensured  that  the  vines naturally  produced  lighter  than  average  yields.  These  mild  temperatures  then  extended into  the  summer  months,  coupled  with  an  unseasonal  period  of  rain,  which  ultimately alleviated the drought conditions we had experienced over the past two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOur Seaview Vineyard, in the Awatere Valley, is exposed to some of the toughest growing conditions  in  Marlborough;  high  sunshine  and  wind,  cool  nights  and  low  rainfall  which produces a smaller, thicker skinned berry with intense fruit flavours. The cool site regularly commences harvest up to one week later than other sub regions of Marlborough. All three aromatic  varieties  sit  on  sheltered,  north  facing  slopes.  The  soil  is  predominantly  wind \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tblown loess. Three  aromatic  parcels;  Pinot  Gris,  Riesling  and  Gewürztraminer,  were  selected  and harvested  separately.    The  fruit  was  crushed,  de-stemmed  then  gently  pressed,  with the  free  run  juice  from  the  Riesling  and  Gewürztraminer  being  dropped  into  old  oak and the Pinot Gris portion going to a small stainless steel tank and older oak barrels for fermentation.  Post  fermentation,  the  wine  in  barrel  was  stirred  twice  weekly  to  build structure  and  texture.  Upon  achieving  a  finely  balanced  blend,  the  wine  was  stabilised and filtered prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Beautifully matched with all Asian cuisine,  seafood,  chicken and pork dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Yealands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487934619965,"sku":"150853","price":110.76,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/9677-1.jpg?v=1729029308"},{"product_id":"marc-bredif-vouvray-2016-france","title":"Marc Bredif Vouvray 2016 (France)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe wine is a brilliant pale gold. On the nose, there is a fine bouquet full aromas of white flowers and yellow fruit such as pears. One finds citrus notes such as grapefruit. The attack is gentle with a lovely vivacity where one finds agreeable notes of grapefruit on the lingering finish. It is a lovely wine, ripe and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tMarc Brédif is owned and operated by the Baron de Ladoucette. The key to any de Ladoucette wine is quality in the vineyard, the winery and the bottle. The Baron de Ladoucette is dedicated to maintaining exceptionally high standards throughout his portfolio. The wines are made in the state-of-the art winery within the landmark Château du Nozet and are considered to be some of the finest examples of their type. Grown on the lower slopes along the Loire Valley in Vouvray and Vernou-sur-Brenne, the grapes for the Marc Brédif Vouvray enjoy Northern\/Southern exposure. The vineyards have soils of mainly chalk clay, with some parcels having flint clay soils. The vineyards are 25-30 years old on average. The \"Classic\" on this label differentiates Marc Brédif's traditional Vouvray from the rest of the winery's offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes are hand picked with care to avoid any bruising. They then undergo pneumatic pressing and only the juice that runs naturally from the grapes is used (i.e. not pressed juice), which is left to clarify for 18 to 24 hours. Temperature controlled fermentation at 18c takes place for two months. The wine is left to mature in vats for 9 months on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood pairing: Simply think sweet \u0026amp; sour when pairing foods, we recommend trying with pork chops with apples or Southeast Asian cuisine\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487944876349,"sku":null,"price":297.25,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/9907-1.jpg?v=1729029379"},{"product_id":"urlar-wairarapa-riesling-2016","title":"Urlar Wairarapa Riesling 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Bright, very pale straw-yellow colour, a little lighter on the rim. The nose is fresh with taut and finely concentrated, bright aromas of lime fruit with subtle notes of white florals, honeysuckle and suggestions of toasty nuances. Dry to taste and medium-bodied, the palate is tightly bound with an elegantly concentrated core of lime fruit, white florals and minerals with suggestions of honey and toast, The palate is crisp with a fine-textured line of fruit extract and phenolics, with underlying thirst-quenching acidity. The wine has very good linearity and carries to a long, lingering, soft-textured, dry finish. This is a taut and finely concentrated dry Riesling with lime, floral and mouthwatering mineral flavours on a dry, textural palate with good linearity. Serve as an aperitif and with shellfish over the next 4-5 years. Hand-picked fruit, WBP and cool-fermented to 12.0% alc. and 6.0 g\/L RS, TA 8.2 g\/L and pH 3.0. Certified BioGro organic\" Raymond Chan, Dec 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"A delightful dry riesling; the fabulously expressed bouquet shows lemon sorbet, lime zest, apple blossom and wet limestone aromas, leading a finely textured palate that is focused and flowing. The wine offers delicate fruit intensity and purity, brilliantly framed by perfectly pitched acidity, finishing impressively long and linear. At its best: 2018 to 2026\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, July 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIn homage to its stony origins, this dry style riesling has underlying mineral and river stone flavours. Aromas include vibrant citrus and floral intermingled with creamy textural notes which is beautifully balanced by the rich palate. The palate has a focussed acidity and zesty fruit making it delicious to drink now although cellaring for five years or more will be richly rewarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tProudly, family owned. Urlar's vision is to produce outstanding single vineyard wines that reflect their origins. They feel the only way to give integrity to this vision is to grow grapes and make wine utilising both organic and biodynamic principles. Urlar; Gaelic for the Earth, and this is at the heart of their farming system. Their desire is to bring an abundance of life back to these ancient soils so you can discover the purity of flavour that is inherent in our land.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIn keeping with traditional techniques, the grapes were hand harvested and selected bunches were gently pressed to maximise fruit concentration. Aromatic yeasts together with low fermentation temperatures ensure the uniqueness of flavours from our site were captured.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: This wine is the perfect match with lightly spiced tapas, Asian food and freshly caught fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487945269565,"sku":null,"price":237.12,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/9920-1.jpg?v=1729029383"},{"product_id":"yalumba-y-series-viognier-2017-australia","title":"Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2017 (Australia)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Delicately luscious viognier with ginger, floral and tropical fruit flavours. Smooth-textured with an off-dry finish. Always good value, this is an absolutely delicious wine at a great price\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, May 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Bright, light straw-yellow colour with lemon-green hues. The nose is elegant and fresh with subtly voluminous and gently packed aromas of white ad yellow stonefruits, apricot pith and soft exotic florals. Dry to taste, the palate has up-front flavours of white and yellow stonefruits entwined with exotic florals. The fruit forms a softly concentrated heart and unfolds to fill the palate. The mouthfeel is balanced, and flows smoothly, with soft, integrated acidity. The wine leads to an elegantly proportioned, lingering finish with alcoholic drive and length. This is an up-front, softly mouthfilling Viognier with white and yellow stonefruits, notes of tropical fruit and exotic florals. Serve with Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine over the next 2-3 years. South Australian fruit indigenous yeast fermented in stainless-steel to 13.5% alc. and 2.1 g\/L RS. Winemaker: Heather Fraser\" Raymond Chan, Jan 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Beautifully fruited and delightfully fragrant, the bouquet shows rockmelon, apricot, jasmine and subtle spice aromas, followed by a succulent palate that is rounded and fleshy. The wine offers terrific fruit purity together with rounded silky mouthfeel and perfectly pitched acidity. At its best: now to 2020\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tBright straw in colour with green hues, the 2017 Y Series Viognier has aromas of orange blossom and fresh ginger, with hints of honeysuckle and white flowers. Fresh pineapple, Chinese white tea and dried figs lead into a creamy mid palate with a silky textural finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAt Yalumba they believe that one good wine leads to another. The Y Series was created with that belief in mind. The Y Series represents a collection of iconic classics and exciting new varietals. Each authentically crafted with fruit from South Australia’s most celebrated wine regions. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAfter harvest the Viognier grapes were gently pressed and the juices handled with controlled oxidation. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks utilising the naturally occurring indigenous vineyard yeasts. The indigenous yeasts create layers of flavour, complexity and richness. After fermentation the wine remained on yeast lees for about three months, increasing the complexity by adding creaminess and\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tpalate richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Drinks perfectly with harissa chicken or crispy rice pancakes with potato and chickpeas.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487945302333,"sku":null,"price":76.79,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/9921-1.jpg?v=1729029384"},{"product_id":"marc-bredif-vouvray-2017-france","title":"Marc Bredif Vouvray 2017 (France)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eMarc Brédif is owned and operated by the Baron de Ladoucette. The key to any de Ladoucette wine is quality in the vineyard, the winery and the bottle. The Baron de Ladoucette is dedicated to maintaining exceptionally high standards throughout his portfolio. The wines are made in the state-of-the art winery within the landmark Château du Nozet and are considered to be some of the finest examples of their type.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tGrown on the lower slopes along the Loire Valley in Vouvray and Vernou-sur-Brenne, the grapes for the Marc Brédif Vouvray enjoy northern\/southern exposure. The vineyards have soils of mainly chalk clay, with some parcels having flint clay soils. The vineyards are 25-30 years old on average. The \"Classic\" on this label differentiates Marc Brédif's traditional Vouvray from the rest of the winery's offerings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2017 is a beautiful crystalline pale yellow. A fine nose reminiscent of well-ripe yellow fruits (peach and pear), to which are added notes of exotic fruits such as pineapple and shades of citrus. The attack is full and rich, with a lot of volume, evolving on a lemony freshness and long and lively exotic fruit finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes are hand picked with care to avoid any bruising. They then undergo pneumatic pressing. Only the juice that runs naturally from the grapes is used, which is left to clarify for 18 to 24 hours. Two months of temperature-controlled fermentation at 64°F. The wine is left to mature in vats for nine months on the lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tPerfect to drink now or has potential aging for 5-20 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSoutheast Asian cuisine or pork chops with apples paired with a richer and sweeter style Chenin Blanc will blow your mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488010150205,"sku":null,"price":297.25,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11182-1.jpg?v=1729029799"},{"product_id":"yealands-estate-single-vineyard-marlborough-p-g-r-2018","title":"Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Marlborough P.G.R 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tRipe bouquet of exotic fruits and white pear, with underlying citrus flavours and a touch of spice and ginger. The palate shows good fruit concentration, and a wonderful balance between texture, fruit weight and acidity, with a refreshing citrus finish. This wine is suitable for vegetarians, vegans and a gluten free diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThinking differently is what they do at Yealands. Crafting award-winning wines in harmony with nature has seen us lead the world in sustainable winegrowing. But most importantly, it means great tasting wines which don’t cost the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe growing season in Marlborough started out warm and dry, resulting in very even flowering and ultimately balanced vines with the right amount of crop to get them through to harvest. The warm weather continued through Spring and Summer, with periodic rains which kept the vines hydrated through the warm growing season. The warmer conditions meant that harvest started around two weeks earlier than the previous year, with fruit that was full of flavour, naturally balanced acidity and lovely weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIndividual parcels of Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewürztraminer, were selected and harvested separately. The fruit was then crushed, de-stemmed and gently pressed off to settle in separate stainless steel tanks. These tanks were settled for 72hrs and then the clear juice was racked off to another tank for a long, cool fermentation to enhance and capture the pure fruit flavours. Once fermentation was completed, the wine was racked, blended, stabilised and filtered before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Seaview Vineyard in the Awatere Valley is exposed to some of the toughest growing conditions in Marlborough; high sunshine and wind, cool nights and low rainfall which produces a smaller, thicker skinned berry with intense fruit flavours. The cool site regularly commences harvest up to one week later than other sub regions. All three of these aromatic varieties sit on sheltered, north facing slopes. The soil is predominantly windblown loess.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Beautifully matched with all Asian cuisine, seafood, chicken and pork dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Yealands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488010936637,"sku":"163482","price":137.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11201-1.jpg?v=1729029806"},{"product_id":"el-paso-del-lazo-verdejo-2017-spain","title":"El Paso Del Lazo Verdejo 2017 (Spain)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tClear pale lemon grass color. Clean medium intense aromas reminiscent of citrus, lime, peaches and ripe pineapple. On the palate it is off - dry medium bodied, fruity with pleasant acidity and medium long aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIntroduce yourself to the delightful pleasures of Spanish fruits with the El Paso del Lazo wine collection. This is a collection of wine that allows you to make wine an every day treat at the dinner table. Highly exceeding the quality expected for wine at this affordable price points make it easy for you to lavish on yourself every day of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes were mechanically harvested during night and early morning hours during the first 2 weeks of September. Slow pneumatic press cycle, cold settling of the musts for 24 hours. Racking and fermentation at low temperature 12-16oC with aid from selected yeast strains.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: The refreshing nature of this wine will clean your palate whilst you prepare your platter of delicious Spanish inspired tapas!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488011690301,"sku":null,"price":71.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11223-1.jpg?v=1729029813"},{"product_id":"pares-balta-brut-cava-nv-spain","title":"Parés Baltà Brut Cava NV (Spain)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Produced from three indigenous Spanish grapes - parellada, macabeu and xarel-lo, this is a bone-dry crisp sparkler. Mineral, yeasty aromas lead on to a clean and crisp palate of yeast and minerality with a hint of Granny Smith apple and citrus\" Phil Parker, Dec 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Chalky nose with brioche and green apples. 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Perfect cava by the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DhallNash","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488011723069,"sku":"99332_NV_750","price":347.88,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11224-1.jpg?v=1729029814"},{"product_id":"ceres-bannockburn-black-rabbit-central-otago-riesling-2017","title":"Ceres Bannockburn Black Rabbit Central Otago Riesling 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tBright, light straw-yellow colour with suggestions of green hues, near colourless on the rim. The nose is very elegant and tight with finely concentrated aroma of white and yellow stonefruits, subtle citrus fruit notes, some honeysuckle and thirst-quenching wet-stone minerals. The freshness is attractive and the aromatics build in intensity... the palate is fragrant and aromatic, revealing flavours of limes with white and yellow florals, an unctuous richness is beautifully balanced by fine phenolic textures, and refreshing, racy acidity. This single site Riesling finishes with soft mineral nuances providing lovely poise and elegance – perfect drinking now, however will reward you with careful cellaring, optimal drinking within 3 to 7 years of vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis single site Riesling was harvested in April, the wine was cool fermented in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation was stopped at 45 g\/L RS to create balance with the acid, and create harmony on the palate. This Black Rabbit Riesling was then left on gross lees for another month to development further structure and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis Riesling is from the Black Rabbit vineyard on Cairnmuir Road, Bannockburn. Black Rabbit is a 1.46-hectare site on an elevation of250 –315m with ancient soils approximately 4 million years old. The site is a steep North-facing slope with windblown schist loess over ancient bedrock schist. The vineyard was planted in 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWarm temperatures in December when flowering occurs ensured that fruitset was good. Above average temperatures in January and February, and lower than normal rainfall provided quality fruit which was exceptional, with aromatic, concentrated flavours and intense colours. A cold snap hit as harvest started meaning that 6 weeks of harvest was squeezed into 4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488015524157,"sku":null,"price":179.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11334-1.jpg?v=1729029850"},{"product_id":"redmetal-block-five-albarino-2017","title":"Redmetal Block Five Albarino 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tStonefruit and citrus on the nose, followed by a rounded palate with a hint of dried herb and a long, clean finish. One that will cellar comfortably for 3-5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tCane pruned VSP trellis cropped at  3.0 kg\/vine. Trimmed and fruit zone leaf plucked. Hand harvested at 22.1 Brix. Whole bunch pressed prior to a cool fermentation in stainless steel. Matured “sur lie” for 5 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe vineyard is situated at the south western edge of the Heretaunga Plains, in the acclaimed Bridge Pa Triangle sub-region of Hawkes Bay, 10 minutes drive from the city of Hastings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe name Redmetal is derived from the local description of the soil type - a thin layer of silt loam over river deposited gravels with a distinct reddish hue. Drainage is rapid and the soils warm up early, providing a long growing season which is ideal for the production of high quality red wine grapes. Low yielding vines with well exposed fruit are crucial for high quality, and we use spur pruning, extensive leaf plucking and bunch thinning to achieve that end. Climate, soil and vineyard management develop a synergy (the French notion of terroir) that finds its expression in the intensely coloured and richly flavoured red wines created here.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: A great aperitif or paired with seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488018473277,"sku":null,"price":179.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11419-1.jpg?v=1729029877"},{"product_id":"spy-valley-single-estate-marlborough-gewurztraminer-2017","title":"Spy Valley Single Estate Marlborough Gewürztraminer 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Perfumed and unmistakably Gewürz, the bouquet shows ripe stone fruit, mango, rose petal and subtle spice notes, followed by a succulent palate that is smooth and lingering. The wine is flavoursome and soothing with an attractively silky finish. At its best: now to 2021\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tLovely aromas of mango, ginger, nutmeg and rose petal perfume the bouquet. The palate boasts powerful fruit flavours support a smooth flowing structure that lingers in the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGewürz means “spice” and that is exactly what you’ll get from this wine. Spicy with aromas of Turkish delight and bright tropical fruit notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes for this wine were grown on vines with vertical shoot positioning, shoot and bunch thinning to restrict yield. Open canopies with high bunch exposure to sunlight. Early morning picking of four separate parcels, three with overnight skin contact. Fermented mainly in old oak ovals over several months then blended together before bottling. Although deliciously fruity when young, there is structure to give the option of cellaring for several years. The optimum suggested drinking window would be from 1-5 years after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Enjoy this wine with food, a spicy Thai curry is the perfect match.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488018735421,"sku":null,"price":131.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11426-1.jpg?v=1729029881"},{"product_id":"carrick-bannockburn-central-otago-dry-riesling-2017","title":"Carrick Bannockburn Central Otago Dry Riesling 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tCarrick’s wines are all about texture. They look to produce a diverse range of wines that will accompany the beautiful creations produced in the restaurant on site at Carrick. 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This is a deep and intense dry Viognier with clarity and purity of citrus and lifted floral blossom driven by some underlying alcoholic power. Serve with Thai, Vietnamese and Japanese fare over the next 2-3 years. South Australia fruit indigenous yeast fermented in stainless-steel to 13.5% alc. and 2.3 g\/L RS, the wine aged 3 months on lees\" Raymond Chan, Oct 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tCornsilk yellow in colour with green hues. Aromas of white flowers and honeysuckle dominate the nose, with ginger and five spice to finish. The white flowers and ginger lead into a creamy mid palate with a silky textural finish. The wild fermentation and lees aging give the wine an extra level of complexity on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAfter harvest the Viognier grapes were gently pressed and the juices handled with controlled oxidation. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks utilising the naturally occurring indigenous vineyard yeasts. 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