{"title":"Northland","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"karikari-estate-calypso-kaitaia-merlot-2017","title":"Karikari Estate Calypso Kaitaia Merlot 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Medium ruby-red with a slight garnet hue, lighter on the rim. The nose is softly full, nuances of red berries, plums, pomegranate interweave violet and an amalgam of spices. Medium-bodied, aromas of red berries, red plums and pomegranate enriched by leathery development and mixed barrel spices. Fine-grained tannin has been mellowed, coated the palate with a fine grip. Lively acidity provides support and freshness to the wine. This is a lively red with vibrant fruit and acidity on a softened tannin grip. Match with char-grilled steak and meatballs over the next 3 years. Handpicked, fermented in two separate batches with different yeasts, 5 weeks skin contact; 46% portion French-barrel-aged for 19 months, 75% of that in puncheons; a further 7% aged in new American oak for 6 months. Final blending and settled in tank for 11 months before bottling\" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Mar 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Aromas of dark plums and compote, there’s an earthy bottled aged quality adding complexity and depth. Moderate oak lift with darker baking spice and marmite qualities. The earthy qualities are behind the drive and flavour profile on the palate. A dry wine with dusty tannins and medium acidity, flavours of plums and dark charry compote, marmite and vanilla spice. I find this wine to be ready now so best drinking from day of purchase and through 2024\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby colour of plums, prunes and blueberries with smoky oak tannins. Sweet berries entice, with red liquorice and rich tannins giving an extended finish to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Ideal for pizza and pasta dishes. Rich eye filet steak or try roast chicken with a mushroom sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488368501053,"sku":"CALMER17","price":161.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/19669-1.jpg?v=1729032622"},{"product_id":"karikari-estate-pinotage-2017","title":"Karikari Estate Pinotage 2017","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\u003eDark berries\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\u003eSmooth \u0026amp; rich\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Ripe, intense, fruity, varietal and enticing. Aromas of blackcurrant and blueberry, black doris plum and baked apple pie scents, toasty barrel and a youthful, rich intensity. Youthful and enticing. Plush, ripe, fresh, fruity with rich flavours of dark berruies and plums then flavours of clove and dark baking spices, there’s a natural earthy quality and sweetness of barrel along with a natural varietal core. Balanced, fresh and well made with a lengthy finish and persistent flavour. Great drinking from 2022 through 2026+\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Full, deep ruby-red with a faint hint of garnet, lighter on edge. The wine has a full and powerful bouquet, rich aromas of bramble, cherries enriched by an amalgam of spice, medicinal herbs and smoke. Full-bodied, dark chocolate coasted bramble and cherries, unfolding spices, prune and a hint of smoky oak. The bright acidity enlivens the rich, dark chocolate grained tannins draw a long, savoury finish. A succulent, red-fruited Pinotage with lively acidity, spice and dark chocolate palate. Match with lamb stew and smoked brisket over the next 3-4 years. Handpicked, fermented to 14% alc over 3 weeks, spent a further 6 weeks post-ferment maceration, aged in 75% American oak and 25% French and Hungarian oak, blend with a percentage of Tnannt, Syrah and Merlot, for a total of 26 months\" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan, Mar 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis Pinotage is deeply coloured with richness of red fruit aromas and wild game, blueberries and a gamey earthy balance. A smooth rich palate, displaying dark fruits, berries and hints of plum with extended tannins and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Karikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488368533821,"sku":"KKPTG17","price":257.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/19670-1.jpg?v=1729032623"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.blackmarket.co.nz\/collections\/region-northland.oembed","provider":"Black Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}