{"title":"Pinot Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate International Pinot Noir Day with our curated selection of wines that capture the essence of this celebrated varietal, and indulge in the velvety textures and delicate flavours that make Pinot Noir a favourite among wine enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"w5-marlborough-pinot-noir-2021","title":"W5 Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Splendidly ripe and complex, showing dark plum, sweet cherry, thyme, toasted almond and subtle spice aromas, leading to a supple palate offering succulent fruit flavours with silky texture and finely infused tannins. Attractively styled and delightfully appealing. At its best: now to 2026\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense Pinot Noir with a beautiful bouquet of dark berry fruit, olives and toasted oak. Elegant in style with flavours of blackberries, ripe black cherry and a hint of vanilla. Full bodied and well-structured with silky tannins to create a full round weighty palate. Excellent concentration and length with savoury oak and a lingering, elegant finish. Seasoned with a mixture of new and older French oak. Drinking beautifully now, this wine can be enjoyed young, or with careful cellaring will mature into a deeper more complex wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit was sourced from a number of specifically chosen naturally low cropping vineyards from the Southern Valleys region of the Wairau Plain in Marlborough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Perfect to enjoy alongside beef Wellington and potato gratin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MtOlympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488514187581,"sku":"746999 W35835","price":179.88,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/22910-1.jpg?v=1729033744"},{"product_id":"delta-marlborough-pinot-noir-2022","title":"Delta Marlborough Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"It's fruit forward and fragrant on the nose showing sweet cherry, olive and floral aromas, leading to a finely expressed palate offering youthful fruit flavours with silky texture, making it approachable and delightfully appealing. At its best: now to 2026\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Varietal, bright and fresh with a bouquet and palate of fresh red and yellow plums then cherry and soft toasty wood spices including vanilla and some clove. Fine tannins with a light chalky quality, medium+ acid line and balanced, even finish. Best drinking from 2023 through 2026\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark garnet colour in the glass. Aromas of cherry, bramble and charred oak. A full and round bodied palate with cherry, blackberries and integrated notes of toasted oak. An elegant structure with a long and toasty finish. The 2022 Delta Pinot Noir is drinking beautifully from release and will continue to mature over the next four to five years. With fresh and vibrant red berry notes on release, the flavours will evolve and ripen over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePredominantly selected from the Delta vineyard, located in Marlborough's Southern Valleys. The vineyard comprises of 27 hectares of Pinot Noir from selected Dijon clones planted in 2002. The vineyard's rich clay soil and elevation combined with Marlborough's warm days and cool nights, make this site ideal for producing top quality Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a cool evening, selected Pinot Noir clones were harvested from the vineyard and transported to the winery where they were kept in a cold soak for four days to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannin form the grapes. Fermented at controlled warm temperatures with a carefully selected yeast strain, the grapes were hand plunged up to eight times daily during the height of fermentation. After maturation, Heather then selected her preferred parcels for the final blend of the Delta Pinot Noir 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Excellently paired with spring lamb and roasted root vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MtOlympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488554295613,"sku":"746660 W38887","price":89.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/23793-1.jpg?v=1729034058"},{"product_id":"russian-jack-martinborough-pinot-noir-2022","title":"Russian Jack Martinborough Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Beautifully styled and elegantly expressed, the wine shows red plum, cherry, subtle spice and almond notes on the nose, leading to a succulent palate offering silky texture backed by finely infused tannins. Delightfully rounded and lingering. At its best: now to 2027\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark ruby red appearance with an inviting bouquet of red cherry, strawberry, hints of spice and dried herbs. The wine is soft and juicy on the palate with red fruit characters and spicy notes in the background. Soft rounded tannins and ripe fruit follows to a smooth elegant finish giving the wine length and poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe select our grapes from vineyards across Martinborough that deliver lusciously ripe, juicy grapes. Long ago this land, like much of the region, was covered in scrub but thanks to the back-breaking work of men known at the time as swaggers, the land was cleared and prepared for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartinborough is a sub-region in the center of Wairarapa, at the southern tip of New Zealand’s North Island. A rural area with dramatic cliffs carved out by the Ruamahanga River over thousands of years outline the flat plains. It's warm summers, chilly winters, dry climate and mineral-laden rocky soils make it a premier location for growing some of the world’s best Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRussian Jack is a Kiwi Legend. Originally from Latvia, his thick accent earned him the nickname ‘Russian Jack’ when he arrived in New Zealand in 1912. He spent most of his life travelling the country on foot picking fruit, clearing scrub and befriending locals. He was honoured with a bronze statue after his death in 1968. Russian Jack wines are an ode to the hard work of ‘swaggers’ like him who we have to thank for some of our great vineyards today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Best enjoyed with your favourite pasta or BBQ dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488563405117,"sku":"RJPN22ANH1E","price":119.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/24019-1.jpg?v=1729034139"},{"product_id":"butterworth-te-muna-martinborough-pinot-noir-2020","title":"Butterworth Te Muna Martinborough Pinot Noir 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Redcurrants, cranberries, dried herbs and sweet spices on the nose. Some cedar, too. It’s medium-bodied with lively acidity. Fruity and crunchy with vibrant character, tension and balance. Succulent finish. Drink or hold\" James Suckling, Oct 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep garnet, purple hue. Cardamom, blueberries, dark fleshed cherries with flecks of freshly crushed vanilla pod leap from the glass. Rich dark toasty characters add to the Te Muna bright acid line. The tannins are youthful and fine boned, adding to the mid palate interest. An iron fist in a velvet glove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2020 was a golden year: Warm dry days, cool nights meant to diurnal temperature variation was perfect for growing the perfect fruit. The frost season and a slight rain over flowering lead to natural attrition of the bunches in the vines, otherwise the year was very dry leading to the vines shutting down for longer ripening. The fruit was hand harvested over a series of picks by clone for optimal ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soils of Te Muna Terraces are free-draining alluvial gravel, which are rich in minerals making it ideal for growing grapes. The climate is an extension of Martinborough and similar to Burgundy, being only slightly cooler due to higher altitude, but with long cool summers and low rainfall providing the optimum long ripening conditions for grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was placed into 2.2-ton fermenters, and hand plunged once daily, with a maximum ferment temperature of 32°C. The wine spent 20-23 days on skins, before being drained and pressed to oak barrels. The wine spent 11 months in oak, before the first racking. No fining agents were added, and the wine received a light filtration before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Butterworth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488602562877,"sku":"20BWPN","price":167.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/24835-1.jpg?v=1729034433"},{"product_id":"delta-hatters-hill-marlborough-pinot-noir-2022","title":"Delta Hatters Hill Marlborough Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Complex and enticing, the bouquet shows dark plum, cherry, rich floral, clove and roasted nut aromas, leading to a beautifully flowing palate that's succulent and fleshy. Wonderfully composed and harmonious with a sustained velvety finish. At its best: now to 2030\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Ripe strawberries and stems with flowers and lemon blossoms. Hints of earth. Medium-bodied with creamy and crunchy tannins. A little angular in mouthfeel now but will soften in a year or two\" James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Aromas and flavours of boysenberry and dark cherry, some raspberry flesh moments, and light weight smoky wood tones. Some firmness and grip from tannins and lively acid line - as the wine touches the palate, eventually dissolved away revealing flavours of dark berries and some red currant fruits. Youthful, taut and needing more settling in time, this wine will reward those who can wait till late 2025 through 2029+\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby colour in the glass. Red cherries and blackberries with savoury toasted brioche and subtle spice. A full palate showing bold red cherry flavours, warm spices, and a powdered texture leading to a long and savoury finish. Drinking beautifully from release and will continue to mature over the next four to six years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Hatters Hill Pinot Noir was harvested from the Delta Vineyard, located in Marlborough's Southern Valleys. The vineyard was planted in 2002 and comprises of 27 hectares of Pinot Noir from selected Dijon clones. Our vineyard's rich clay soil and elevation combined with Marlborough's warm days and cool nights, make this site ideal for producing top quality Pinot Noir. The fruit is monitored by Heather and the team, and each parcel harvested at slightly different times depending on flavour ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeather selected the finest clone 115 and 777 Pinot Noir grapes. They were carefully picked and transported to the winery where they were kept in a cold soak for four days to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannin from the grapes. Innoculated with a selected yeast strain in tank, the grapes were fermented at a warm temperature. To enhance extraction, the wine was hand plunged up to eight times daily during the height of fermentation. After fermentation, the wine was transferred into French oak barriques, 16 percent brand new oak, followed by seven months ageing. Heather then selected her favourite barrels and the wine was lightly fined before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Excellently paired with seared beef tenderloin and a wild mushroom sauce. Alternatively, alongside peppered Havarti cheese and plum jelly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MtOlympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49853229564221,"sku":"746972 W38943","price":209.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/25301-1.jpg?v=1738109820"},{"product_id":"grove-mill-marlborough-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Grove Mill Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"It's brightly fruited and elegantly fragrant on the nose with sweet cherry, wild strawberry, warm spice and floral aromas, leading to a finely textured palate offering juicy fruit intensity with fine tannins, finishing silky and lingering. At its best: now to 2027\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jun 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful fruit on the nose with aromas of cherry, blueberry and boysenberry with a touch of violet. Dark cherry continues to the palate with a savoury complexity. A silky tannin structure, with a whole bunch influence leads to a smooth finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit for our Grove Mill Pinot Noir is hand harvested from our flagship vineyard, 17 Valley, as well as our ‘Favourite’ Vineyard. Good soil and canopy management, cold nights during ripening, and the warm, dry summer kept all the concentrated flavours in the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hand harvested the grapes and brought straight to the winery. The fruit was destemmed, with 3% left as whole bunches, and had an extended cold soak prior to fermentation. It was then pressed to barrels for malolactic fermentation \u0026amp; maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Perfect for enjoying alongside barbequed meats or a tomato based pasta dish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49853237166397,"sku":"GMPN23ANH1E","price":95.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/25506-1.jpg?v=1738193075"},{"product_id":"mcarthur-ridge-southern-tor-central-otago-pinot-noir-2024","title":"McArthur Ridge Southern Tor Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eVery bright and fruity with a varietal core of dark raspberry and plum fruits, wild flowers and dried herbs, violets and layers of barrel spice. Youth and energy. On the palate a dry wine with a powerhouse of fruit and style, players of red berry fruits and barrel spice moments, lees and earth smoke. Firm tannins and medium+ acid line deliver a wine of freshness and style. Will need some cellar time to show its true potential with best drinking likely from 2029 through 2035. I am keen to try this wine again in a year to confirm its potential\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Apr 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby in colour, the nose is complex and perfumed with hints of rosehip, cherry and rich berry fruit. The palate is bright and focused with a core of dark fruit supported by fine tannins and layers of flavour. The acidity is balanced and helps support the rich fruit characters. This wine is drinking beautifully now but will reward cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern Tor is the name given to exposed rock mass thought to be formed by freeze-thaw weathering found throughout the Alexandra region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the heart of this unforgiving mountainous region, Central Otago sits the expansive vineyard of McArthur Ridge. The cool climate and gently sloping Brassknocker soils combine to deliver what some say to be amongst the best vineyards in the world for growing Pinot Noir. Optimal vineyard management and diligence allows for our grape harvest at peak flavour potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach parcel of grapes has been hand-picked, 100% destemmed, 5-day cold soak to build colour and aromatic intensity. The wine was fermented in smaller sized fermenters ranging from 1 tonne to 5 tonne. Fermentation took place using wild yeast for some cuvee and others were inoculated with selected burgundy yeast to enhance clonal differences in the fruit. Fermentation lasted an average of 21 days before being pressed, settled, then racked to barrels. Oak treatment - 10 months in 100% French 225lt barrique, 20% new and balance 1,2\u0026amp;3, year old seasoned wood from a selection of Coopers: Damy, Saury, Mercurey, François Frères. Malolactic fermentation occurred straight away. Finally, the wine was blended and filtered before being bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brandhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50193447452989,"sku":"MRSTPN24","price":239.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/26074-1.jpg?v=1744063475"},{"product_id":"framingham-marlborough-pinot-noir-2022","title":"Framingham Marlborough Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A lovely bouquet, youthful and vibrant, crunchy and fresh with scents of red berry fruits and a light savoury dried herb touch. A layer of new oak and woody spice qualities adds bredth. On the palate a dry wine, youthful and textured, dry and savoury, a core of red berry fruits and paprika smoke spices. Well made with plenty of tannin and acidity for mouthfeel. Best drinking from 2025 through 2031+\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Spicy and red-fruited character with cherries, dried strawberries and hints of licorice and cocoa. Medium-bodied, juicy and savoury, with crunchy tannins. Vibrant and characterful. Sustainable\" James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Quite brooding, with chewy tannins, this is a shaded, reticent wine which resides in the darker parts of the fruit spectrum. Woody and a bit austere, this broad-shouldered, ripe and fairly concentrated pinot will benefit from either food or time in the cellar to help tame the structure and allow the fruit to unfurl\" Stephen Wong, The Real Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthy vibrant nose, subtle oak, reminiscent of smoked meat, with light florals and vibrant red and blue fruits. Dark cherry and red berry flavours with savoury mineral\/graphite-like notes. Fine, supple, and poised with a well integrated tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit comes from four sites in the Wairau Valley, with a mixture of clones being represented. Each parcel was hand – picked and vinified separately with wild yeast cultures. Whole bunches (15% overall) were included in the ferments on a batch-by batch basis to add aromatic lift and subtle savoury characteristics. After spending an average of 21 days on skins each batch rested for 10months in French oak barriques, 20% of which were new. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Duck, lamb, charcuterie, smoked salmon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50333682532669,"sku":"158018022","price":191.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/26227-1.jpg?v=1747183918"},{"product_id":"alana-estate-limited-release-pinot-noir-martinborough-2023","title":"Alana Estate Limited Release Pinot Noir Martinborough 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"It's gorgeously aromatic on the nose, showing sweet cherry, thyme, game, clove, and nutmeg characters. The palate delivers fine flow and elegant weight, beautifully framed by layers of polished tannins, finishing persistent and pleasingly dry. At its best: now to 2035\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50363856224573,"sku":"LRPN -Mart-1-2023","price":299.88,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/19169-1.jpg?v=1729032453"},{"product_id":"mcarthur-ridge-brassknocker-central-otago-pinot-noir-2023","title":"McArthur Ridge Brassknocker Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eA vibrant and intense bouquet of ripe red berry fruits, red apple skin and dried raspberry powder. Bright, fruity and refreshing on the palate, a dry wine with a core of boysenberry and red cherry flavours, raspberry jam and red flowers. Fine tannins from fruit then some barrel, a crisp acid line vibrant mouthfeel present a wine ready to drink from 2026 through 2030. Refreshing and delicious\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Apr 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Perfumed nose with sweet red berry hemmed by some light flinty reduction, soaring floral notes and a touch of tart cherry. Precise and clear fruit is framed by light, mouth-coating, fine tannins right to the back, providing some structure for the primary cherry fruit. A fruit-driven drink-now proposition\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Dec 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautifully supple, pretty expression of Central Otago Pinot Noir, showing silky black cherry fruit with nice density and some fresh green hints. So Expressive. We have often said this wine is a snapshot of our vineyard in a glass... a true reflection of the vintage and our terroir. This is an expressive wine from an expressive vintage, elegant, poised and supple... with all the characteristics of Central Otago Pinot Noir at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brandhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50407499202877,"sku":"MRBKPN23","price":155.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/McArthurRidgeBrassknockerCentralOtagoPinotNoirNV.jpg?v=1765155730"},{"product_id":"luna-estate-martinborough-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Luna Estate Martinborough Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A good example of the variety and style with core aromas and flavours of dark cherry skin and fruit spice, plum and a touch of fruit compote then clove and baking spices reflect the use of some French oak and lees contact. A dry wine on the palate with a nice fruit purity framed by light to moderate tannin impacts and acidity for freshness and drive. Balanced, well made and ready to drink in late 2025 through 2028+\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Aug 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePretty, ruby red colour tones. No mistaking the character here! Lifted \u0026amp; aromatic floral and red cherry tells you it’s a Pinot, and the savoury, earthy undertones are classic Martinborough. A deeper sniff reveals some darker tones with a nice hit of classy oak. A nice, full rich and fat textured big flavoured mouthful. Easy to see why we all love drinking Pinot Noir! Plenty of the good stuff – Red and black cherry, some slightly sour plum and nice bit toasty spice rounding out the finish. Great balance \u0026amp; energy. Easy to love and charming. Cellar if you want to for 5+ years but hard to see it being more delicious than right now!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a saying in the wine industry – “There are no bad vintages, just the odd challenging one”. Vintage 2023 here in Martinborough would certainly fit into the challenging category. The now infamous triple dip La Nina certainly lived up to the hype. Persistent rainfall and high temperatures are not conditions that favour grape farmers. It took all of our collective skill and hard work to pull the crop through. Winemaking can be a tough trade and unlike beer or gin makers we only get one shot each year to create our product, and it’s all about the quality of the fruit! If mother nature does not abide then tough luck, you gotta work with what you get. Upon reflection, Vintage 2023, whilst very challenging and far from “classic”, was actually very successful, for us at least. Certainly a tale of two vineyards; our Blue Rock Vineyard performed extremely well and quality was outstanding. Less so our Eclipse vineyard, although there were some excellent pockets, particularly Chardonnay. The biggest take home for me personally was the excellent, never say die attitude of our team. We rallied hard, we doubled down and we never gave up! It is true that adversity builds strength and resilience. Making awesome wine from the tougher seasons is what this job is all about! Bring on the next vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, crafted using 100% Estate grown Pinot Noir harvested from both of our vineyards. Majority harvested from the younger vines growing on the clay\/limestone hillside of the Blue Rock Vineyard. All fruit was de-stemmed and gently transferred into 6 ton open top temperature controlled stainless steel fermenters. The fruit was chilled down and held for a 5-6day ‘cold soak’ to aid in colour and flavour extraction. Once the cooling was turned off the ferment began as the fruit slowly came up to ambient temperature. Once fermentation is in progress each ‘ferment’ is plunged once or twice daily. Temperature is closely monitored with a peak of around 30 degrees C allowed towards the end of the fermentation. Total maceration time was between 15–30 days before gentle pressing followed by oak maturation for 10 months. Bottled following minimal fining and gentle filtration. Contains no animal products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Pork cotoletta, Polenta chips \u0026amp; orange and radicchio salad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50473315402045,"sku":"LU3PNOI623","price":143.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/23357-1.jpg?v=1729033902"},{"product_id":"loop-road-central-otago-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Loop Road Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A very good bouquet with a newer, almost raw freshness, youth, and power. Flavours suggest raspberry and plum, roses and dried herbs, a finer flinty mineral quality and savoury complexity. Dry, firm taut and high energy on the palate. Flavours reflect the bouquet, firm ripe tannins, and backbone of acidity. Well made, lengthy and still very new, needing some development time with best drinking from 2027 through 2037\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A fresh and clean pinot noir with strawberries, raspberries, and hints of smoke on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a medium-fruity finish. Not the most complex pinot, but it delivers clean and focused structure and flavours\" James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The 2023 Loop Rd Pinot Noir is good. Full-flavored and with plenty of tannin, the cherry\/pomegranate fruit feels both ripe and balanced, and the overall package is an enticing one. It's not as complex as some of the estate bottlings, which is likely is the intention, and in this way, it offers very good value for money. The finish is tight and verges on metallic, with graphite, asphalt and petrichor\" Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh Pinot Noir with strawberries, raspberries, and hints of smoke on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with fine tannins, spirited acidity, and silken fruit notes with a touch of wild thyme.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50499904667965,"sku":"198110423","price":185.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/20793-1.jpg?v=1729033009"},{"product_id":"delta-marlborough-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Delta Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Classic pinot fruit with charcuterie and cherry notes, bay leaf and balsam. Judicious use of oak and fine, silky tannins\" Decanter World Wine Awards UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I tasted this wine at the end of March, so a treat to try again mid-year. My impressions remain the same, a wine of quality with aromas and flavours of raspberry, plum and boysenberry, a layer of wood spice and fine lees texture complexity. Dry, fruity, crisp and ready to drink with chalky tannins and medium+ acid line. Well made and ready from today through 2029\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Moderately deep ruby-red, even colour throughout. The nose is gently full, with aromas of cherry, cranberry, thyme, mushroom and spice. Medium-bodied, aromas of black cherry and cranberry melded with thyme, mushroom and black pepper. The fruit is balanced with black and red fruit; lifting acidity carries a smooth flow along silky, supple tannins and savoury nuance to an enticing, mouth-watering finish. This Pinot Noir is gentle and elegant with appealing aromatics and structure. Match with veal and lamb over the next 3+ years. Fruit from Southern Valleys, fermented in tanks, with a portion fermented in open-top 225-litre barrels and a portion in new and seasoned French oak barriques. Aged in French oak, 12.5% alc\" Candice Chow, May 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected from the Delta vineyard, located in Marlborough's Southern Valleys. The vineyard comprises of 27 hectares of Pinot Noir from selected Dijon clones planted in 2002. The vineyard's rich clay soil and elevation combined with Marlborough's warm days and cool nights, make this site ideal for producing top quality Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a cool evening, selected Pinot Noir clones were harvested from the vineyard and transported to the winery where they were kept in a cold soak for four days to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannin form the grapes. Fermented at controlled warm temperatures with a carefully selected yeast strain. A portion of the blend was fermented in 225L open top barrels, with the remaining volume in new and seasoned French oak barriques. Fermented at warm temperatures between 28-32 degrees Celsius, the grapes we hand plunged the grapes were hand plunged up to eight times daily during the height of fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter maturation in french oak, Heather then selected her preferred parcels for the final blend of the Delta Pinot Noir 2023. The 2023 Delta Pinot Noir is drinking beautifully from release and will continue to mature over the next four to five years. With fresh and vibrant red berry notes on release, the flavours will evolve and ripen over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellently paired with spring lamb and roasted root vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MtOlympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50717686235453,"sku":"754101 W44472","price":89.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/Delta_Marlborough_Pinot_Noir_2023.jpg?v=1757280685"},{"product_id":"mystery-marlborough-pinot-noir-2022-05","title":"Mystery Marlborough Pinot Noir 2022 (05)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Complex and enticing, the bouquet shows dark plum, cherry, rich floral, clove and roasted nut aromas, leading to a beautifully flowing palate that's succulent and fleshy\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Ripe strawberries and stems with flowers and lemon blossoms. Hints of earth. Medium-bodied with creamy and crunchy tannins\" James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Aromas and flavours of boysenberry and dark cherry, some raspberry flesh moments, and light weight smoky wood tones. Some firmness and grip from tannins and lively acid line - as the wine touches the palate, eventually dissolved away revealing flavours of dark berries and some red currant fruits\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby colour in the glass. Red cherries and blackberries with savoury toasted brioche and subtle spice. A full palate showing bold red cherry flavours, warm spices, and a powdered texture leading to a long and savoury finish. Drinking beautifully from release and will continue to mature over the next four to six years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vineyard was planted in 2002 and comprises of 27 hectares of Pinot Noir from selected Dijon clones. Rich clay soil and elevation combined with Marlborough's warm days and cool nights make this site ideal for producing top quality Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClone 115 and 777 Pinot Noir grapes were carefully picked and transported to the winery where they were kept in a cold soak for four days to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannin from the grapes. Inoculated with a selected yeast strain in tank, the grapes were fermented at a warm temperature. To enhance extraction, the wine was hand plunged up to eight times daily during the height of fermentation. After fermentation, the wine was transferred into French oak barriques, 16% brand new oak, followed by seven months ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Excellently paired with seared beef tenderloin and a wild mushroom sauce. Alternatively, alongside peppered Havarti cheese and plum jelly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MtOlympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50719857705277,"sku":"746972 W38943","price":89.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/Mystery_Wine_VIP_2025_V1.png?v=1759890487"},{"product_id":"delta-hatters-hill-marlborough-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Delta Hatters Hill Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"It's sweetly fruited with spicy nuances, showing dark cherry, plum, thyme, clove, and nutmeg aromas on the nose. The palate delivers succulent fruit flavours with supple texture and polished tannins, finishing persistent and elegant. At its best: now to 2030\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Smoky vanilla, clove and leather meld with redcurrant and black cherry fruit; firm and chalky with a herbal finish\" Decanter World Wine Awards 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Bright, varietal, fleshy and fruity with core aromas and flavours of red and yellow plums then cherry and a lick of black currant. A fine layer of vanilla and baking spice adds complexity and depth. A lighter weighted wine on the palate with persistent flavours and a dry finish. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2028\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep garnet. An elegant nose showing coffee bean and delicate savoury notes. Red cherry and coffee bean in focus with silky tannins leading to a long and savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Hatters Hill Pinot Noir was harvested from the Delta Vineyard, located in Marlborough's Southern Valleys. The vineyard was planted in 2002 and comprises of 27 hectares of Pinot Noir from selected Dijon clones. Our vineyard's rich clay soil and elevation combined with Marlborough's warm days and cool nights, make this site ideal for producing top quality Pinot Noir. The fruit is monitored by Heather and the team, and each parcel harvested at slightly different times with a portion being hand-harvested and whole bunch fermented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeather selected the finest clone 115 and 777 Pinot Noir grapes. They were carefully picked and transported to the winery where they were kept in a cold soak for four days to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannin from the grapes. Innoculated with a selected yeast strain in tank, the grapes were fermented at a warm temperature. To enhance extraction, the wine was hand plunged up to eight times daily during the height of fermentation. After fermentation, the wine was transferred into French oak barriques, 27 percent brand new oak, followed by nine months ageing. Heather then selected her favourite barrels and the wine was lightly fined before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Excellently paired with seared beef tenderloin and a wild mushroom sauce. Alternatively, alongside peppered Havarti cheese and plum jelly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MtOlympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50754408415549,"sku":"756189 W43146","price":179.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/DeltaHattersHillMarlboroughPinotNoir2023.jpg?v=1758143672"},{"product_id":"w5-marlborough-pinot-noir-2023","title":"W5 Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntense Pinot Noir with a beautiful bouquet of dark berry fruit, olives and toasted oak. Elegant in style with flavours of blackberries, ripe black cherry and a hint of vanilla. Full bodied and well-structured with silky tannins to create a full round weighty palate. Excellent concentration and length with savoury oak and a lingering, elegant finish. Seasoned with a mixture of new and older French oak. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit was sourced from a number of specifically chosen naturally low cropping vineyards from the Southern Valleys region of the Wairau Plain in Marlborough. Food Pairing: Perfect to enjoy alongside beef Wellington and potato gratin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Drinking beautifully now, this wine can be enjoyed young, or with careful cellaring will mature into a deeper more complex wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MtOlympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51402509648189,"sku":"773526 W45049","price":179.88,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/W5MarlboroughPinotNoirNV.jpg?v=1771444747"},{"product_id":"delta-marlborough-pinot-noir-2024","title":"Delta Marlborough Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Pristine and elegantly lifted on the nose with aromas of dark plum, blueberry, floral, and mixed spices. It's succulent and silky in the mouth, offering bright fruit flavours, a fine texture, and polished tannins, resulting in a harmonious, silky finish. At its best: now to 2028\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Varietal, fruity, lifted and floral with aromas and flavours of fresh Doris plum and raspberry, some cherry, rose and light clay soil echoes. A dry wine touches the palate with fine fruit tannins and medium+ acid line. Varietal fruit flavours are persistent as are the structural qualities leading to a balanced and even finish. best drinking from day of purchase through 2029\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark garnet. Toasty oak and ripe berry fruits, layered with a touch of vanilla and warm spice. Well-rounded with a silky tannic structure. Flavours of mixed red berries with hints of black olive lead into a toasted oak finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected from the Delta vineyard, located in Marlborough's Southern Valleys. The vineyard comprises of 27 hectares of Pinot Noir from selected Dijon clones planted in 2002. The vineyard's rich clay soil and elevation combined with Marlborough's warm days and cool nights, make this site ideal for producing top quality Pinot Noir. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDuring a cool evening, selected Pinot Noir clones were harvested from the vineyard and transported to the winery where they were kept in a cold soak for four days to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannin form the grapes. Fermented at controlled warm temperatures with a carefully selected yeast strain. A portion of the blend was fermented in 225L open top barrels, with the remaining volume in new and seasoned French oak barriques. Fermented at warm temperatures between 28-32 degrees Celsius, the grapes were hand plunged up to eight times daily during the height of fermentation. After maturation in French oak, Heather then selected her preferred parcels for the final blend of the 2024 Delta Pinot Noir. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFood Pairing: The 2024 Delta Pinot Noir is drinking beautifully from release and will continue to mature over the next four to five years.  With fresh and vibrant red berry notes on release, the flavours will evolve and ripen over time.  Excellently paired with spring lamb and roasted root vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MtOlympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51519963136317,"sku":"764734 W47823","price":89.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/DeltaMarlboroughPinotNoir2024.jpg?v=1774382427"},{"product_id":"mystery-marlborough-pinot-noir-2023-03","title":"Mystery Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023 (03)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Market Mystery Wines™ are simply wines we love, with the branding hidden and revealed only when it arrives at your door!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Classic pinot fruit with charcuterie and cherry notes, bay leaf and balsam. Judicious use of oak and fine, silky tannins\" Decanter World Wine Awards UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I tasted this wine at the end of March, so a treat to try again mid-year. My impressions remain the same, a wine of quality with aromas and flavours of raspberry, plum and boysenberry, a layer of wood spice and fine lees texture complexity. Dry, fruity, crisp and ready to drink with chalky tannins and medium+ acid line. Well made and ready from today through 2029\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Moderately deep ruby-red, even colour throughout. The nose is gently full, with aromas of cherry, cranberry, thyme, mushroom and spice. Medium-bodied, aromas of black cherry and cranberry melded with thyme, mushroom and black pepper. The fruit is balanced with black and red fruit; lifting acidity carries a smooth flow along silky, supple tannins and savoury nuance to an enticing, mouth-watering finish. This Pinot Noir is gentle and elegant with appealing aromatics and structure. Match with veal and lamb over the next 3+ years. Fruit from Southern Valleys, fermented in tanks, with a portion fermented in open-top 225-litre barrels and a portion in new and seasoned French oak barriques. Aged in French oak, 12.5% alc\" Candice Chow, May 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a cool evening, selected Pinot Noir clones were harvested from the vineyard and transported to the winery where they were kept in a cold soak for four days to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannin form the grapes. Fermented at controlled warm temperatures with a carefully selected yeast strain. A portion of the blend was fermented in 225L open top barrels, with the remaining volume in new and seasoned French oak barriques. Fermented at warm temperatures between 28-32 degrees Celsius, the grapes we hand plunged the grapes were hand plunged up to eight times daily during the height of fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellently paired with spring lamb and roasted root vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MtOlympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51520318210365,"sku":"754101 W44472","price":74.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/Mystery_-_Pinot_Noir.png?v=1777518938"},{"product_id":"w5-marlborough-pinot-noir-2025","title":"W5 Marlborough Pinot Noir 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Sweetly ripe and brightly expressed, the inviting bouquet reveals ripe plum, strawberry, olive, clove, and nutmeg nuances. It's succulent and supple in the mouth, delivering a silky texture and elegant tannins, with a long, smooth finish. At its best: now to 2029\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense Pinot Noir with a beautiful bouquet of dark berry fruit, olives and toasted oak. Elegant in style with flavours of blackberries, ripe black cherry and a hint of vanilla. Full bodied and well-structured with silky tannins to create a full round weighty palate. Excellent concentration and length with savoury oak and a lingering, elegant finish. Seasoned with a mixture of new and older French oak. Drinking beautifully now, this wine can be enjoyed young, or with careful cellaring will mature into a deeper more complex wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MtOlympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51649127907645,"sku":"773280 W51950","price":179.88,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/W5MarlboroughPinotNoirNV.jpg?v=1771444747"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.blackmarket.co.nz\/collections\/pinot-day.oembed","provider":"Black Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}