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Naturally, free draining and low vigour soils, meticulous vineyard management and the season has produced a wine showing character, depth and clarity of flavour with fine structure. Low yielding vines and “green harvesting” helped to produce fruit with good concentration and richness that is balanced with natural acidity keeping the wine fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIndividual vineyard parcels were harvested (28th March - 11th April), destemmed, lightly crushed and fermented in small batches. During ferment, the batches were gently hand plunged and pumped over the skins to extract desirable tannin, flavour and colour. The wines were then pressed off and run to French oak barrels where they completed malolactic fermentation. After resting in barrel for 18 months (20% new), the batches were lightly fined, naturally settled, blended and gently filtered before bottling on the 16th of December 2018. 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The Peabody family gathered a team of great minds to build a wine company that could move, adjust and evolve from generation to generation. Not a small task but great things seldom are. From the start, chardonnay has been a winery darling. For winemaker Julian Grounds, it is the varietal that offers the “greatest opportunity to reflect both place and philosophy.”  ‘Place’ for Craggy Range means the Gimblett Gravels, as the land continues to prove herself, and the winemaking philosophy has stayed true. The 2018 season was tailor made for premium chardonnay from Hawke’s Bay, with classic warm days and cool nights yielding grapes with ripe flavours, generous acidity and structure; everything vignerons love about producing wines in a cool climate. As Craggy Range nears its third decade, chardonnay will continue to be an important wine in their portfolio, and she will no doubt become and remain a darling in many hearts. Spicy, floral and lightly toasted aromas open to flavours of ripe nectarine and red apple with softly integrated nutty oak. Layered with generous warm fruit which is expertly balanced with fine acidity, this results in a wine that demands attention\" Cuisine Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tPale lemon straw. Classic Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay aromatics of white blossom, nectarine, and a subtle lift from the finest French oak. 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Fermented in stainless steel with gentle cap management and aged in oak barrels which included 30% new French oak. Deep ruby with a purple hue. The aromas on this wine are incredibly interesting, a blend of dark and red fruits, layers of oak derived and baking spices and a dash of cassis. The palate is bursting with ripe fruit, the spice hits next along with a splash of acidity and delicate, grainy tannins. Drink now or in the next 3-4 years, perfect with antipasto boards or roast lamb\" Angie Atkinson, The Wine Writer\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tImmediately warm and appetizing, this deliciously harmonious blend of two classical Bordeaux varieties showcases boysenberry and plum fruits, complemented with spicy leather, and earthy musky violets and silky smooth tannins. Ready for immediate enjoyment or to reward cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis fine wine is an appealing blend of the classic Bordeaux varieties, Merlot (79%) and Malbec (21%). Crafted from grapes grown in the highly acclaimed Gimblett Gravels wine growing district, they were harvested in optimum condition on April 9th at 22.2 Brix.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes were gently crushed, cold-soaked for two days before undergoing fermentation in stainless steel tanks, with gentle daily cap management to extract colour, flavour and fine tannin structure.  A post-ferment maceration followed over eleven days.  The skins were then pressed off and the wine aged for sixteen months in quality oak barrels (30% of which was French new oak), undergoing one racking during this time. 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So much lift and perfume. Violets, lavender and maraschino cherries lift from the glass. The palate has hallmarks of the gravels in graphite and black pepper. However, the succulence of fruit and beauty of the fruit speaks to that of a truly iconic vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWet up until Christmas, then dry and warm through ripening peroid. 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The wine displays sweet fruit core backed by elegant structure, making it immediately approachable and drinkable\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA rich full bodied wine, this blend exudes intense blackcurrant, blackberry and plum flavours, layered with mocha and spicy cedary oak. Ageing in quality oak has conferred a velvety smooth texture, for immediate appeal, or for judicious cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes for this generous wine were exclusively sourced from low yielding vines on alluvial soils within Mills Reef's prestigious Bridge Pa vineyard in Hawkes Bay. The 2019 growing season experienced ideal weather conditions, hot days and moderate-cool nights allowed for perfect ripening conditions for harvesting in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes were then gently crushed, whilst also allowing some whole berries to remain intact. The must was transferred into closed-top stainless steel tanks for a cold soak of an average four days duration.  Fermentation was then initiated, followed by daily rummaging for colour, flavour and fine tannin extraction. The resulting wine was then aged for 16 months in quality French oak barriques (25% being new wood), with one racking during élevage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe final blend was composed, comprising 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot, and judged to have already attained perfect harmony, to only require a light fining. The wine was gently filtered to preserve the wines full natural complexity, structure and flavour profile. 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The grapes went through a short cold soak before fermentation, where twice daily pump overs were used to extract colour,flavour, and tannin. Aged for 14 months in French oak including 30% new barrels. You don’t come across many straight Merlot wines, I blame that movie Sideways, but I do love them and this one is truly lovely. The aromas are an amazing combination of dark and red plum, with the slightest hint of juicy pomegranate, dark cocoa, and smoky spice. The delicious aromas carry on to the silky palate and linger long after the wine is gone. I could drink this wine with anything, but best suited to duck pasta or risotto\" Angie Atkinson, The Wine Writer\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Aromas and flavours of sweet red berries and plums, some soft barrel spices of vanilla and dark spices. A core of fruit leads the palate flavours with contrasting youthful tannins and acidity. Some red currant flavours emerge before the plum steps back in center stage along with some moderate wood flavours. Youthful, well made and ready to drink from end of 2021 through 2025\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Oct 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis full bodied Merlot sourced from premium grapes is opulent with plum, blueberry and boysenberry fruits with dark chocolate and toasty oak notes.  Velvety textured and layered, this appetising wine is ready for immediate enjoyment, or will reward judicious cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes for this generous wine were grown in alluvial soils in the prestigious Bridge Pa Winegrowing District, on low yielding vines. The 2019 season begun with a hot dry summer which continued through into autumn. This enabled the single vineyard fruit to be picked at optimum ripeness and flavour profile. Harvesting occurred on April 3rd.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes were gently crushed, allowing some whole berries to remain intact, with the resulting must then transferred into open-top and closed-top fermenters for a 4-day cold soak.  Fermentation proceeded with twice-daily aerated pump over of the cap for colour, flavour and fine tannin extraction. The resulting wine was racked once and aged for 14 months in quality French oak barriques (30% new wood).  The finished settled wine completed élevage in excellent balance and condition, allowing a light fining in order to retain maximum quality, complexity and intensity. 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The front palate is soft and lush rising to a firm acidity yet fine tannins in the mid-palate. The wine finish clean and fresh with lingering stony tannins hints of plum and sweet fruit notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHawke’s Bay lies on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The region enjoys dry summers with moderate, cool nights. This wine reflects a single vineyard Malbec dominant blend 80% with 20% Merlot which was grown organically on the famous Gimblett Gravels appellation. The Gimblett Gravels is marked by specific soils laid bare from the constantly shifting Ngaruroro River over millions of years. 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The wine was then pressed to tank before it was put to a French oak barriques, 20% of which were new barrels. The wine was racked and blended after 24 months in oak and remained it tank for an additional 4 months before bottling in November of 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Mineral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488231399741,"sku":"DECTES18","price":323.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/16517-1.jpg?v=1729031554"},{"product_id":"mills-reef-gimblett-gravels-elspeth-syrah-2018","title":"Mills Reef Gimblett Gravels Elspeth Syrah 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis superb Syrah from an exceptional vintage brims with intense flavour and complexity, displaying luscious boysenberry, white pepper spice and liquorice, on a beautifully integrated and refined palate. Eminently drinkable now, it will also greatly reward cellaring for longer term enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for this distinguished wine were grown exclusively in our highly regarded Mere Road Vineyard in the celebrated Gimblett Gravels Winegrowing District of Hawkes Bay. Elspeth represents our top tier of wines produced from our own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay. The fruit is hand-picked and only under the Elspeth label when fruit is of exceptional quality. Our winemaking team share the philosophy of a hands-on, no expense spared approach to produce these fine award winning wines. The range is limited to chardonnay, Syrah and Bordeaux style reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-picked on 27th March 2018, the grapes were destemmed, retaining whole berries, which were cold soaked for 3 days prior to fermentation. Fermentation proceeded for 60% of the fruit in an open-top fermenter, following inoculation with a selected yeast. The remaining 40% of fruit was placed into Integrale barrels and fermentation allowed to commence under the action of naturally present indigenous yeasts. For cap management during fermentation, the French integrale barrels were rotated twice daily, while the open-top fermenters were plunged twice daily. Following completion of fermentation, the wines were allowed 9 days alcohol soak before being pressed off their skins and transferred to quality French oak hogshead barrels (33% new) for 17 months of aging. The final blend was then composed from selected barrels, requiring no fining, with just a light coarse-pad filtration to polish the wine prior to bottling on 19 September 2019 under Stelvin screwcap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePortfolio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488234479933,"sku":"ES18","price":269.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/16595-1.jpg?v=1729031582"},{"product_id":"blank-canvas-element-gimblett-gravels-syrah-2018","title":"Blank Canvas Element Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"From the smallest vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels subregion. Co-fermented with 7% grüner veltliner skins for colour stability, complexity of tannin and a spicy, aromatic lift. The wine certainly has a great depth of colour, with rich, ripe flavours including Black Doris plum, liquorice, cocoa powder, mocha and a suggestion of violet. A generously proportioned wine with an appealingly supple texture. Should age well\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Mar 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is a single vineyard expression of Syrah, 60% whole cluster and co fermented with a small portion of Gruner Veltliner skins. Matured for 14 months in new and seasoned French oak. The resulting wine showcases aromas of spices and black fruits, crushed black currant berries and raspberry, violets, clove and toasty barrel scents. A complex and intriguing bouquet, quite powerful and very youthful. On the palate - delicious! Flavours of black fruits and currants, wild berries and spices from barrel and fruit, licorice and clove, some meat moments, pepper and iron-like stony soil qualities. Complex, lengthy and still rather youthful. Decant for service if you must, but best left till late 2022 then enjoy through 2030+\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, May 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Stylish and dense, with more complexity surely in store\" Richard Hemming, Mater of Wine, Jancisrobinson.com, May 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the true expression of cool-climate Syrah, this wine exudes freshly cracked black pepper, crushed violets, red amd black forest fruits and savoury smoky nuances, It has crunchy lifted, acidity which carries the defined, fine-grain tannins and background of spicy, savoury oak. This wine is abut fragrance and texture, which is assisted by pioneering co-fermentation technique with a small proportion of Grüner Veltliner skins as well as whole-cluster fermentation. The co-fermentation gives a white pepper spice quality to the flavour spectrum and intensifies and stabilises the brilliant purple hue of Syrah. The result is layers of complexity in flavour and tannins which will allow an intriguing long-term ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2018 was in a similar vein to 2017 a challenging vintage in Hawkes Bay with drought early season followed by significant rain events during late Summer \/ early Autumn. Thankfully however, the disease potential and stress were less than in 2017. Dom and Rachelle worked relentlessly in the vineyard to ensure the fruit got through and was clean, with vibrant and exressive cool-climate Syrah characters to the fore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElement is operated by Dominic and Rachelle Smith and is the smallest vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels Winegrowing District. The Syrah is made up of mostly Chave clone, with the balance to Mass Selection\/Stonecroft clone. It is VSP trained and cane pruned, and it is run with true respect to the land environment with no herbicides or systemic controls used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe team hand-picked the fruit on the 6th April 2018. They're starting to know this vineyard very well now and can tell that 60% wole bunch component brings out the best balance between fruit and structure. They again co-fermented with a small proportion of Grüner Veltliner skins for the vibrant, dark purple hue that is desired from co-pigmentation of tannins and anthocyanins as well as the aromatic contribution of fresh black and white pepper spice. The tank was hand-plunged 4-6 times a day during the peak of fermentation (hard work!), and after 16 days was drained and ressed to new and seasoned French oak. 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On the palate - equally fruity and ripe with fruit and oak flavours that mirror the nose. Youthful tannin and acid textures create the foundation for ageing and surrounding a core of fruit. Balanced and well made, a lovely complexity and length\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Aug 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Offering lovely fruit purity and elegance, as well as richness and persistence, the wine shows Black Doris plum, raspberry, clove and floral aromas, followed by a silky-smooth palate that's juicy and lingering. Beautifully composed and expressive\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis opulent, vegan friendly, Syrah conveys blueberry, black fruits and subtle spice, with hints of vanilla and toasty oak. Full bodied and imbued with supple integrated tannins makes this wine complex and savoury. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes for this elegant Syrah were grown in the highly acclaimed Gimblett Gravels region of Hawkes Bay. With a lead in of an extended summer dry period, March and April provided the ultimate growing conditions enabling the fruit to have developed enhanced flavours and optimal ripeness. The fruit for this wine was harvested on 8th April 2020 in immaculate condition and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFour parcels from carefully chosen rows were vinified separately.  After a three day cold soak to extract important colour and flavour components, the musts were fermented with selected yeasts in open-top stainless steel vats. With diligent cap management, the resulting wine parcels were pressed off the skins, creating two blends, and then aged for twelve months in quality French oak, of which 25% was new wood. The two parcels were then brought together on 4th June 2021.  The final wine is un-fined, but filtered just before bottling under Stelvin screwcap closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: To be enjoyed on its own or try with roasted duck leg and plum sauce. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"WinePortfolio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488256729405,"sku":"RSY20","price":143.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/17133-1.jpg?v=1729031770"},{"product_id":"craggy-range-te-kahu-gimblett-gravels-vineyard-merlot-cabernet-2019","title":"Craggy Range Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Merlot Cabernet 2019","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eRoasted hazlenut\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eBlack fruit \u0026amp; olive\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eRich texture\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"A blend of 54% merlot, 27% cabernet sauvignon, 10% malbec, 7% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot. Dense, inky red with cassis, dark berries, cocoa powder, mocha and spicy oak. Excellent value at this price\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Jun 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeepest crimson red. Brooding aromatically with notes of cassis, black olive, dried tobacco and the faintest hint of roasted hazelnut. The palate is alive with rich, ripe red to black fruit, with a midpalate that speaks volumes to the warm and long ripening period. A perfect example of medium-bodied Bordeaux style blends from the Gimblett Gravels.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA red blend of 54% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t100% grapes were destemmed and fermented in closed top stainless steel tanks. Wine matured in oak barriques (20% new) for 17 months, before being fined and filtered then bottled. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Braised lamb.\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\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \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\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \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\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488267182397,"sku":"120011019","price":179.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/17368-1.jpg?v=1729031851"},{"product_id":"toi-toi-reserve-gimblett-gravels-syrah-2019","title":"Toi Toi Reserve Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"It's splendidly ripe and enticing with Black Doris plum, dark cherry, floral, clove and hazelnut characters on the nose. The palate displays excellent fruit weight and flow, beautifully complemented by velvety texture and fine-grained tannins, finishing long and delectably appealing\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jun 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Our Reserve Gimblett Gravels Syrah presents as a dark inky red with a purple hue. It delights the nose with aromas of black pepper, forest fruits, and dried rose petals. This Syrah then delivers rich and satisfying flavours on the palate including dark berries, Blackboy peach, big spicy oak, and velvety tannins. Enjoy a rich, structured wine with a long, full and meaty finish. Delicious\" Tim Adams, Winemaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes for their Toi Toi Reserve Syrah are sourced from the Gimblett Road Vineyard in the world-renowned Gimblett Gravels area of Hawke’s Bay. The inherent stony character of the soil here makes it harder to grow large amounts of fruit resulting in low cropping and lower yields of about 6 tonnes\/Ha cropped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis season was wet up until Christmas followed by a very long, warm summer. In January the temperature was 3.5º C warmer than usual and February through March had barely any rainfall. These perfect weather conditions combined with fruit thinning allowed them to harvest in mid-April when the grapes were at their ripest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual grape clones were then machine-harvested separately, with most of the batches de-stemmed prior to fermentation. The fruit was then inoculated and left to ferment at a warm temperature of about 34º C . During fermentation, gentle daily pumping over the skins helped extract a soft, complex structure. The young wine was allowed to sit on skins for another 10-14 days to soften and integrate the tannins, perfecting the texture of the wine before it was pressed. Gimblett Gravels Syrah was then matured in French oak barrels for 12 months for a bright, fruit-driven and complex flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom snow capped mountains to endless coastline, their native Toi Toi expresses itself distinctively across New Zealand. This adaptability is the inspiration for their wines - crafted from New Zealand’s best grape growing regions. Proudly family owned and sustainably produced – protecting their lands for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ToiToi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488315187517,"sku":"SYTTGG19","price":233.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/18487-1.jpg?v=1729032232"},{"product_id":"trinity-hill-gimblett-gravels-marsanne-viognier-2019","title":"Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Marsanne Viognier 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Stylish and beautifully composed, the wine shows blackcurrant, blueberry, dried herb, almond and violet aromas on the nose. The medium-full-bodied palate is refined and persistent with excellent fruit purity combined with elegant oak notes, backed by fine chalky tannins, making it wonderfully structured and lingering. At its best: 2023 to 2032\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/Scale_1.png?v=1740367680\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarsanne and Viognier are the traditional white varieties found in the Rhone Valley of France. Viognier typically provides exotic aromatics of apricot, musk, and jasmine and a voluptuous mouthfeel. Marsanne provides gentle honeysuckle flavours plus structure and tension to balance the richness of Viognier. The exotic and sensual nature of this wine makes it an ideal substitute for Chardonnay or Pinot Gris. The result is a versatile wine for food matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a white blend of 58% Marsanne from the Tin Shed Vineyard and 42% Viognier from the Gimblett Estate Vineyard. The Gimblett Gravels winegrowing area is a small sub-region in the Hawke’s Bay of New Zealand defined by a unique stony soil type. 2019 was a warm, dry season, ideal conditions for grape growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-harvested fruit was gently whole-bunch pressed and immediately transferred to barrel. Indigenous fermentation and malolactic fermentation took place in a range of aged 228-litre French oak barriques. After aging on yeast lees for 10 months, the wine was blended and returned to 500-litre French oak puncheons for further ageing before being re-blended and bottled in November and December 2020 respectively. While barrel fermentation, malolactic fermentation and lees aging adds richness and complexity, no obvious oak character is sought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Asian-style dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488325050685,"sku":"17025-6","price":215.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/18723-1.jpg?v=1729032313"},{"product_id":"trinity-hill-125-gimblett-gimblett-gravels-chardonnay-2020","title":"Trinity Hill 125 Gimblett Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2020","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eGrapefruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eMarzipan\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eMouthwatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Bright, pale yellow with a green hue and some depth, even colour throughout. The nose is softly full with subtle power, slowly growing richer as it aerated, greeted with buttery pastry, almonds and flint, underlying ripe stonefruit and spice mix. Full-bodied, harmonious aromas of peach, apricot melded with lemon curd and a hint of floral, unfolding toasted almonds, butterscotch and barrel spice. Toasty, buttery autolysis added complexion and charm. A slightly chalky texture flows with creaminess; lively acid tension brightens the palate, cuts through the creamy veil, and lingers to linearity. This is a harmonious Chardonnay with great complexity and seamless acidity in its youthful. Match with butter-poached crayfish and guinea fowl over the next 10 years\" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, Nov 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"An excellent wine, a rich statement on the bouquet with a toasty sweet wood scents leading to aromas of baked orchard fruits and grapefruit then a stony earthy quality. Weighty, new and fresh with a youthful power and energy. The core of fruit delivers flavours of fresh and baked orchard stone fruits, apple, some grapefruit and citrus qualities alongside wood, lees and acidity for a powerful foundation. Great length on the finish, but also still very youthful requiring cellar time\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Apr 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Pale lemon in colour with aromas of toasted almonds, notes of grapefruit and citrus flavours on the nose. The wine is dry, intensely citrusy with notes of lemon and grapefruit on its full bodied palate. Youthful acidity adds brightness and freshness to the smooth, creamy texture in this wine. It’s made from hand picked grapes from the Tin Shed vineyard at 125 Gimblett Road (hence the name). Grapes were fermented in new 500 litre French oak puncheons with malolactic fermentation encouraged to accentuate softness and a creamy texture in the wine. Delicious tension comes from the well balanced acidity, which will preserve this wine for up to 10 years in good cellaring conditions\" Joelle Thomson, 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFragrant aromas of white peaches, ripe grapefruit, and citrus blossom are complemented by hints of roasted nuts, flint, sweet spices, and marzipan. The wine is rich and concentrated in the mouth yet remains focused and composed with outstanding persistence and length of flavour. Pure stone fruit\/citrus flavours, cedary\/toasty oak, gently drying phenolics and a fine thread of acidity combine effortlessly on the palate leading to a savoury, mouthwatering finish. A superb Chardonnay of exquisite balance, poise and tension that will captivate you until the very last drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHand harvested fruit from Clone 95, 548 and 15 Chardonnay vines in their “Tin Shed” vineyard on 125 Gimblett Road was gently pressed and the juice fermented in new 500-litre French oak puncheons. Malolactic fermentation was encouraged to soften the acidity and impart further richness. The wine spent 12 months on yeast lees building further texture and complexity before being racked out of barrel, filtered, and bottled in March 2021 with no fining.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tTruly great Chardonnay is exhilarating. When all the elements – ripe fruit, savoury oak, refreshing acidity – are in balance, working together in harmony, the result is a sublime combination of richness and power coupled with sophistication and refinement. This is their vision when making Chardonnay and what they feel they have captured in this, their third, single vineyard release.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488325247293,"sku":"17026-6","price":479.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/18729-1.jpg?v=1729032314"},{"product_id":"trinity-hill-prison-block-gimblett-gravels-cabernet-sauvignon-2019","title":"Trinity Hill Prison Block Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Sauvignon 2019","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBlackberries\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eDried herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eFine tannins\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Full, deep, inky ruby-red with a purple core, lighter on edge. The wine has intensity and breadth, packed with savoury aromas, interweave blackcurrants, blackberries, violet, underlying menthol, leather and dried herbs. Full-bodied, rich and weighty aromas of dried herbs, leather unfolds, followed by violet, blackberries, blackcurrants melded with menthol, cedar and a full, savoury closing. The wine is packed with rich features built on perfumed, fine-grained tannins; the powerful palate shows balanced floral and herb elements, lends a refined, complex, lasting finish. In its infant stage, it will reward cellaring. Match with ribeye \u0026amp; porcini sauce and black pudding over the next 15 years\" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, Nov 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Deep ruby in colour with an opaque, almost black centre. This is an impressive wine with dark aromas of blackberries, blackcurrant leaf and cedar, underpinned by fresh rosemary and almond notes. Dry, full bodied and intensely fruity in flavour; this is a great Cabernet Sauvignon from grapes grown on a block of land behind Roy’s Hill, which was initially earmarked to be the site of the Hawke’s Bay Regional Correctional Facility, hence the name Prison Block. Today this land is home to the unforgiving Cabernet Sauvignon grape clone 337, which needs intense heat to ripen and a lengthy summer. The impressive depth of flavour and layers of complexity in this wine with its ripe dark fruit and high but balanced acidity all suggest that this is a wine for the long haul. Ten to 15 years in a good cellar will see it continue to evolve and open up with increasing depth of flavour. Top marks for impressive flavours now and every indication of a wine that will stand the test of time\" Joelle Thomson, 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA youthful, dark purple\/magenta colour paves way to intense aromas of ripe blackberries and blackcurrants, complemented by a beautiful floral perfume and hints of fresh cedar, dried herbs and toast. The wine is rich and concentrated in the mouth yet retains the elegance, structure and restraint characteristic of great Cabernet Sauvignon. Ripe black fruit flavours, savoury oak, fine-grained tannins and succulent acidity combine to produce an authoritative, vibrant and textural palate with an exceptionally long finish. A quintessential Cabernet Sauvignon of power and poise that will reward cellaring for up to 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Prison Block gets its name from a three-quarter-hectare section in their “Gimblett Stones” vineyard behind Roys Hill originally earmarked for the Hawke’s Bay Regional Correctional Facility. The Clone 337 Cabernet Sauvignon vines now planted there produce tiny berries with intense colour, concentrated\/complex flavours, ripe tannins and balanced acidity; all the hallmarks necessary to produce a wine worthy of a single vineyard release.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHand harvested fruit was destemmed to obtain 100% whole berries and transferred either to a small open-top or large closed-top fermenter. The fermenting must was either gently plunged twice or pumped over once per day to extract colour and tannin. Total time on skins ranged from 19 to 29 days before the two wines were, pressed, settled and transferred to new 225-litre French oak barriques for maturation. 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Ageing in quality oak has conferred a velvety smooth texture, providing the blend with great structure and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for this generous wine were exclusively sourced from low yielding vines from the prestigious Gimblett Gravels region in Hawke's Bay. The 2020 growing season experienced ideal weather conditions, consistently warm days over an extended Summer and Autumn allowed for perfect ripening conditions for harvesting in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate parcels of Cabernet and Merlot were then gently crushed, whilst also allowing some whole berries to remain intact. The must was transferred into open-top stainless steel tanks for a cold soak of an average three days duration. Fermentation was then initiated, followed by daily rummaging for colour, flavour and fine tannin extraction. The resulting wine was then aged for 18 months in quality French oak hogsheads (35% being new wood), with one racking during élevage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final blend was composed, comprising 77% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Merlot, from a rigorous barrel selection. Judged to have already attained perfect harmony, to only require a light fining, the wine was gently filtered to preserve the wines full natural complexity, structure and flavour profile. 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The palate is soft yet concentrated, with wonderfully fine-grained tannins and integrated oak. While approachable in its youth, this wine will benefit and gain additional complexity from careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t2019 will be recorded as one of Hawkes Bay's greatest vintages, featuring one of the warmest growing seasons on record with GDD's well above the districts long term average. Early season rainfall enabled healthy vines to ripen fruit into what would be a long and exceptionally dry finish to the season, with the key harvest period of February to April experiencing ideal conditions, allowing fruit to be harvested at optimum ripeness and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGrown entirely on the soils of the Gimblett Gravels region in Hawkes Bay, our vineyards contributed parcels of exceptional fruit. The free-draining soils of these sites help ensure balanced fruit and canopy growth, contributing ripe flavours and tannin development. 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This is glorious Syrah: deep, dense and black-red in colour, with classic varietal aromas which combine inner urgency with sweet seduction. On the palate the wine offers a cascade of fruit, with tempered acidity and shy tannins. It's the grain to that fruit which impresses so: primary (plum, currant and sloe) yet nuanced, too, perfumed to the last drop and with a sense of stone behind the fruit to lend it dignity and keep you coming back to the glass for more\" Decanter World Wine Awards 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeepest red with a vibrant purple hue. So much lift and perfume. Violets, lavender and maraschino cherries lift from the glass. The palate has hallmarks of the gravels in graphite and black pepper. Olive tapenade, mullberries and spicy, gamey notes in abundance. The palate has prominent ripe tannins and an intensity that speaks to a warm vintage. However, the succulence of fruit and beauty of the fruit speaks to that of a truly iconic vintage. Medium to full bodied, the unique savoury and fruit balance is sure to entice all flavours of Syrah from the Gimblett Gravels.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Roasted garlic and thyme lamb rack, squid ink linguine.\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\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \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\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \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\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488368402749,"sku":"120010420","price":221.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/19665-1.jpg?v=1729032621"},{"product_id":"craggy-range-single-vineyard-gimblett-gravels-vineyard-hawkes-bay-merlot-2019","title":"Craggy Range Single Vineyard Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Hawkes Bay Merlot 2019","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eMulberry\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eBrioche\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eFine tannins\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeepest crimson red with a slight purple hue. Aromas of mulberry jam, freshly baked brioche and raspberry coulis. The palate is succulent and coating with a great concentration, but a fine tannin bead keeps the sweetness in check. Cellar for up to 15 years from vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIt was wet up until Christmas, then dry and warm through the ripening period. An iconic vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t100% of grapes were destemmed before undergoing fermentation in closed top stainless steel tanks with inoculated yeast strains. Wine matured for 17 months in 25% new Oak barriques before being filtered, fined and then bottled in November.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Braised lamb.\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\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \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\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \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\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488387899709,"sku":null,"price":209.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/20107-1.jpg?v=1729032774"},{"product_id":"trinity-hill-gimblett-gravels-chardonnay-2021","title":"Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2021","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eWhite peach \u0026amp; grapefruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSweet spice \u0026amp; toasted nut\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eCrisp, natural acidity\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Rich, intense, creamy-textured wine with luscious peach, ripe nectarine, vanilla and spicy oak flavours. A real crowd-pleaser that is easy to appreciate. From a top vintage\"Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Aug 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAromas of white peaches, grapefruit and citrus blossom are complemented by hints of sweet spices, vanilla, and toasted nuts. The wine is concentrated in the mouth yet remains fresh and vibrant thanks to a fine thread of natural acidity. Spicy\/toasty oak flavours and gently drying tannins impart savoury complexity and tension on the palate, which finishes crisp, tangy, and dry with lingering citrus and spice flavours. A superb wine of balance, concentration and finesse that are the hallmarks of Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWeather conditions leading up to the 2021 harvest were typical of a Hawke’s Bay summer – warm sunny days with moderately cool nights. As autumn arrived the season became cooler yet remained dry, providing ideal ripening conditions, while preserving natural acidity. Hand-harvested fruit was gently pressed and fermented with indigenous yeasts in predominantly 500-litre French oak puncheons, and a small number of 228-litre French oak barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tMalolactic fermentation was encouraged to soften the acidity and impart further richness. The wine spent 11 months in barrel before being blended to tank for a further four months maturation on its yeast lees to build additional texture and complexity. The wine was bottled in July 2022 with no fining and minimal filtration.\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":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488410444093,"sku":"17021-6","price":215.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/20619-1.jpg?v=1729032951"},{"product_id":"trinity-hill-gimblett-gravels-syrah-2020","title":"Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2020","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eDark plum \u0026amp; blackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eVanilla bean \u0026amp; spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003ePolished tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Opaque appearance with a core of dark purple and ruby. Very youthful bouquet with scents of ripe black currant berries and dark plums, barrel spices and a light black pepper quality layer in complexity and breadth.  Some lifted toasty barrel qualities and scents of clove, spice and vanilla. Delicious on the palate - full and rich in flavour and texture. Plum and black currant, clove and toasty barrel, lees, a gun-flint and roasted nut quality. Firm tannins and a back bone of acidity ensure this wine has an excellent foundation and will age well. The core fruits are powerful and lasting. A delicious though youthful example with a long finish. Best drinking from late 2023 through 2030\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Jun 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Offering fabulous fruit purity with elegant complexity, the wine shows dark plum, sweet cherry, olive, floral and roasted nut aromas. The concentrated palate displays richness as well as poise, combined with velvety texture and polished tannins, finishing impressively long and delectable. At its best: now to 2035\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jun 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tCaptivating floral and perfumed aromas of ripe raspberries and blackberries, along with hints of Chinese five spice, black liquorice, and vanilla bean, lead to a concentrated yet vibrant palate where refined tannins and refreshing acidity combine to create a supple, silky texture and a spicy, succulent finish of outstanding length. A quintessential expression of Gimblett Gravels Syrah that will develop complex mineral, gamey characters with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGrapes were harvested from individual blocks and clones in three distinct vineyards, de-stemmed and fermented separately. All parcels were pumped over once daily to aid optimum colour and tannin extraction. A range of maceration periods were utilised to increase textural complexity. A small percentage of Viognier skins was included in one batch to enhance aromatics, colour and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFollowing fermentation, parcels earmarked for the Gimblett Gravels Syrah blend were matured in 5,400-litre French oak ovals for 12 to 16 months. This barrel ageing regime allows the individual characteristics of our Syrah vineyards to shine through, while allowing the wine to mature slowly and preserve each parcel’s inherent beauty, purity, and freshness. The final wine was blended in December 2021 and bottled in February 2022 with no fining.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: A great accompaniment with red meat dishes, especially duck and venison.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488410509629,"sku":"17023-6","price":215.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/20621-1.jpg?v=1729032951"},{"product_id":"trinity-hill-gimblett-gravels-tempranillo-2021","title":"Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Tempranillo 2021","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican \u0026amp; French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry \u0026amp; blackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eDark chocolate\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003ePowdery tannins\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Full, deep ruby-black with a purple core, lighter on the rim. This has a powerful, full bouquet with aromas of ripe plum, blackberry bush, spice and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, aromas of plum and blackberry melded with blackcurrant leaf, unfolding an amalgam of spice, cocoa, smoky minerals and olive tapenade. Firm, fine-grained tannin extraction contributed to the structure and smoky mineral complexity. Juicy acidity carries flavours to a long, dry, savoury finish. This robust, structural Tempranillo possesses ripe black fruit, complexed by dark cocoa, mealy tapenade, minerals, and firm tannins lending a dry, complex closing. Match with tar and venison over the next 8+ years. 93% Tempranillo, 7% Touriga Francesa from Gimblett Gravels, destemmed to stainless steel tank co-fermented to 14.5% alc, followed by an extended period of post-ferment maceration, aged in 225-litre French and America oak barriques for 12 months\" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, Nov 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAttractive raspberry\/blackberry aromas, along with liquorice, sweet spices, and dark chocolate. The richness, generosity, and structure one expects from the variety. A palate crammed with red\/black fruit flavours. Tannins, with the consistency of cocoa powder, and vibrant acidity, contribute a mouthcoating texture and juiciness to the palate, which finishes long, succulent, and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHand-harvested. De-stemmed but not crushed and transferred to a stainless steel closed-top fermenter. Pumped over once per day during fermentation. Followed by an extended period on skins postfermentation to soften the tannins and enhance texture and complexity. Once drained off skins, the wine was allowed to settle before being transferred to a combination of seasoned 225-litre French and American oak barriques for maturation.After 12 months in barrel, blended in July and bottled Aug 2022.\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\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \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\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488410542397,"sku":"17024-6","price":215.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/20622-1.jpg?v=1729032951"},{"product_id":"trinity-hill-the-gimblett-gimblett-gravels-cabernet-blend-2021","title":"Trinity Hill The Gimblett Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Blend 2021","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFernch oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRipe dark berries\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eMocha \u0026amp; vanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eTextural tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Dense, intense red with cassis\/dark berry, chocolate\/mocha, vanilla, cigarbox and spicy oak flavours. Approachable now with good ageing potential. A blend of cabernet franc 50%, cabernet sauvignon 46% and petit verdot 4%\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Aug 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Tempting notes of ripe raspberry, roasted plum and coffee with a savoury, herbaceous edge; firm and robust with a cleansing acidity and an amazing length\" Decanter World Wine Awards, 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Gimblett is traditionally made from a blend of grape varieties. The Cabernet family gives structure and fresh aromatics. Merlot gives richness and mid-palate weight with Malbec helping with complexity, density and colour. The result is a wine with exotically perfumed aromatics that include ripe blackberries and red fruits plus hints of florals and dried herbs. There is superb clarity of flavours on the palate. Structurally the wine is complex, with textural tannins. This structure will allow the development of further complexity over the next 10 years. Drink 2023 to 2033.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tEach variety was harvested de-stemmed and fermented separately. All parcels were either pumped over once, or hand plunged twice daily to aid optimum colour and tannin extraction. Total time on skins ranged from 19 to 22 days, which helped improve the texture of the tannins while softening and stabilising the individual wines. Each parcel was matured either in new or seasoned 225-litre French oak barriques for up to 12 months before blending in May and bottling in June. Percentage of new oak 38%.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488410673469,"sku":"17022-6","price":215.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/20626-1.jpg?v=1729032953"},{"product_id":"mills-reef-reserve-gimblett-gravels-merlot-2021","title":"Mills Reef Reserve Gimblett Gravels Merlot 2021","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBoysenberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eDark chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFull bodied\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis full-bodied Merlot sourced from the esteemed Gimblett Gravels is opulent with violets, blackberry and boysenberry fruits with dark chocolate and toasty oak notes.  Velvety textured, succulent with a hint of leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes for this generous wine were grown in the stony soils of the prestigious Gimblett Gravels Winegrowing District, on low yielding closely-spaced vines. Sourced from a single vineyard, the fruit was picked without duress thanks to excellent sunny weather over harvest enabling unpressured picking decisions based solely on when each parcel had reached optimum ripeness and condition. Harvesting occurred on the 12th of March.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes were gently crushed, allowing some whole berries to remain intact, with the resulting must then transferred into open-top fermenters for a 3-day cold soak. Each vineyard parcel was kept separate. Fermentation proceeded with daily air rummage of the cap for colour, flavour and fine tannin extraction. The resulting wines were racked once and aged for 13 months in quality French oak 300L hogsheads (25% new wood).  After rigorous blending trials to achieve the precise balance and flavour, the wine was lightly fined, filtered and bottled on the 20th June 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: This wine can be enjoyed with Venison, plum sauce and purple potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"WinePortfolio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488414376253,"sku":"JBR20211","price":143.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/20714-1.jpg?v=1729032982"},{"product_id":"trinity-hill-125-gimblett-gimblett-gravels-chardonnay-2021","title":"Trinity Hill 125 Gimblett Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2021","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eRipe grapefruit\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eWood spices\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eStructured tannins\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"This is wonderfully composed and immensely complex, showing ripe stone fruit, lemon peel, vanilla, assorted nut and brioche characters on the nose, followed by a superbly refined palate displaying expansive mouthfeel and creamy texture. Gracefully powerful and mouthfilling with an impressively long gratifying finish. At its best: now to 2035\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Fabulous bouquet, new, ripe, fresh and complex. Aromas and flavours of ripe fleshy stone fruits, grapefruit and red delicious apple flesh. Barrel and wood spices add complexity and structure with tannins and acidity wrapping around the core fruit flavours. A silky texture with a fine gun-flint quality, some stony earthy qualities and long detailed finish. Fantastic wine and a great example from Hawkes Bay. Best drinking from 2023 through 2029\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Sep 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Delicately aromatic Chardonnay with gentle yellow peach, vanilla, citrus and spicy oak flavours supported by fruity acidity and ripe tannins. Charming wine with an ethereal texture and lingering finish\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Sep 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tScents of white peach, ripe grapefruit, and citrus blossom combine with toasty\/nutty oak aromas to produce a complex and engaging bouquet. The wine is rich and concentrated in the mouth yet remains focused and composed with outstanding persistence and length of flavour. Stone fruit, citrus, and toasty oak flavours, gently drying phenolics and a fine backbone of acidity combine effortlessly to produce a seamless, harmonious palate with a mouthwatering finish. A fabulous wine of exquisite balance, poise and tension that encapsulates what great Chardonnay is all about. Drink 2023 to 2033.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHand harvested fruit from our “Tin Shed” vineyard was gently pressed and the juice fermented with indigenous yeasts in a combination of new 228- and 500-litre French oak barriques and puncheons. Malolactic fermentation was encouraged to soften the acidity and impart further richness. The wine spent 14 months on yeast lees building further texture and complexity.\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":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488448192829,"sku":"17031-6","price":443.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/21499-1.jpg?v=1729033249"},{"product_id":"trinity-hill-prison-block-gimblett-gravels-cabernet-sauvignon-2020","title":"Trinity Hill Prison Block Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Sauvignon 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Dense, inky red with cassis, blackcurrant, dark chocolate, cedar and spicy oak flavours. Massive wine that is surprisingly accessible now but will certainly reward anyone who chooses to cellar it. Responds well to aeration\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Sep 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is a fantastic wine from start to finish. A deep core of opaque purple hues and pink rim, colour staining of the tears lead to a bouquet of richness, ripeness, complexity and power. Flavours of blackberries and dark cherry, sweet tobacco and boysenberry. Tannins are ripe, firm and abundant, acidity is also ripe providing contrast to the core fruits mid-palate and with the tannins a solid foundation. The combination of fruit and tructure showcase a wine that will age for another 10-15 years, is very complex and lengthy. Great drinking today and through 2035+\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Oct 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA youthful, dark purple\/magenta colour paves way to intense aromas of ripe blackberries and blackcurrants, complemented by a beautiful floral perfume and hints of fresh cedar, dried herbs and toast. The wine is rich and concentrated in the mouth yet retains the elegance, structure and restraint characteristic of great Cabernet Sauvignon. Ripe black fruit flavours, savoury oak, fine-grained tannins and succulent acidity combine to produce an authoritative, vibrant and textural palate with an exceptionally long finish. A quintessential Cabernet Sauvignon of power and poise that will reward cellaring for up to 15 years. Drink 2020 to 2035.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand harvested fruit was destemmed to obtain 100% whole berries and transferred either to a small open-top or large closed-top fermenter. The fermenting must was either gently plunged twice or pumped over once per day to extract colour and tannin. Total time on skins ranged from 19 to 29 days before the two wines were, pressed, settled and transferred to new 225-litre French oak barriques for maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488448258365,"sku":"17032-6","price":659.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/21501-1.jpg?v=1729033250"},{"product_id":"decibel-testify-gimblett-gravels-malbec-2019","title":"Decibel 'Testify' Gimblett Gravels Malbec 2019","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBoysenberry \u0026amp; plum\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eChocolate \u0026amp; vanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBright acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"A blend of 60% malbec and 40% merlot. Dense, ripe, sweet berry fruit, plum, chocolate\/moccha and vanilla flavours. Generously proportioned wine that is deliciously accessible now but promises to deliver much more with further bottle age\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Mar 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"From the  Decibel Wines collection comes this ripe, fragrant and fruity example from the Gimblett Gravels with aromas and flavours of dark plums and blackberry fruits, there’s layers of soils and barrel spices, smoky toasty qualities and a harmonious tempting core. As the wine develops on the palate flavours of chocolate and baking spices begin to emerge, there’s also a backbone of acidity and firm youthful tannins that need time and food to tame - not for too long though. Well made, as always, with persistent flavours and textures and a dry lengthy finish. Best drinking from late 2024 through 2030+\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Mar 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeeply aromatic with layers of boysenberry, plum, iron and earth; the palate is demarcated by a firm, suede-like, tannin structure. In the glass it exudes density and ripeness; overflowing with sweet berry, plum, chocolate, and vanilla notes. The well-integrated oak and bright acidity, a signature of the malbec in the blend, promise a great future for this wine with cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHawke’s Bay lies on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The region enjoys dry summers with moderate, cool nights. This wine reflects a single vineyard Malbec dominant blend 60% with 40% Merlot which was grown organically on the famous Gimblett Gravels appellation. The Gimblett Gravels is marked by specific soils laid bare from the constantly shifting Ngaruroro River over millions of years. The river’s last shift in 1867 left these amazing rocky soils, which combined with the slightly inland Heretaunga Plains’ weather, and classic viticulture techniques created a uniquely expressive Malbec.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis certified organic site can ripen quite late compared to other site on the Gimblett Gravels, resulting in dense, darker fruit. Hand-picked in late April and transported in whole bunches from the vineyard to the close-by winery in small baskets. The fruit was then destemmed and only lightly crushed to allow the skins to slowly breakdown during the fermentation. Some of the fermenters were a co-ferment of Malbec\/Merlot. The fruit was then cold macerated for 5 days on skins before slowly warming each of the small fermenters and allowing a wild fermentation to kick in. After pressing, the wine was put to a French oak barriques, 20% of which were new barrels. The wine was racked and blended after 24 months in oak.\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":"Mineral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488502227261,"sku":null,"price":341.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/22621-1.jpg?v=1729033642"},{"product_id":"pask-small-batch-trilliant-gimblett-gravels-hawkes-bay-merlot-2019","title":"Pask Small Batch Trilliant Gimblett Gravels Hawke's Bay Merlot 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A merlot-dominant blend with cabernet and malbec. Medium-bodied red with an appealing grainy texture. Plum, dark berry and subtle fresh herbs. A touch of sweetness balanced by gentle acidity and soft tannins\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Jul 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark ruby in colour, raspberry and plum aromas. Medium bodied with fine lacy tannins and typical savoury notes from the Merlot portion of the blend. Drink now to 2030+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA challenging spring preceded an extremely long, warm summer with January recording 3.5° C above average temperatures. February through to march was dryer than normal leading to optimal picking conditions from early March to late April. A favorable vintage has been well rewarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested in mid-March to early April. Individual varietal parcels were fermented separately in stainless steel tanks followed by 16 months barrel maturation with final blending in December 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488513564989,"sku":"15518-6","price":215.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/22892-1.jpg?v=1729033739"},{"product_id":"mills-reef-reserve-gimblett-gravels-syrah-2021","title":"Mills Reef Reserve Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delicious Syrah conveys blueberry, black fruits and subtle spice, with hints of white pepper and liquorice, with a lingering finish of toasty oak. Full bodied and imbued with supple integrated tannins makes this wine complex and savoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes for this elegant Syrah were grown in the highly acclaimed Gimblett Gravels region of Hawkes Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a lead in of an extended summer dry period, March and April provided the ultimate growing conditions enabling the fruit to have developed enhanced flavours and optimal ripeness. The fruit for this wine was harvested on 9th April 2021 in immaculate condition and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour parcels from carefully chosen rows were vinified separately.  After a three day cold soak to extract important colour and flavour components, the musts were fermented with selected yeasts in open-top stainless steel vats. With diligent cap management, the resulting wine parcels were pressed off the skins, creating three blends, and then aged for twelve months in quality French oak, of which 25% was new wood. 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