{"title":"Waipara","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"rockface-waipara-sauvignon-blanc-2014","title":"Rockface Waipara Sauvignon Blanc 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"An attractive sauvignon expressed in a gentler frame displaying delicate aromas of peach, feijoa, grapefruit and herbaceous notes. The palate is juicy and lively with inviting fruit flavours leading to a lingering crisp finish. At its best: now to 2017\" Sam Kim Wine Orbit, Sept 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t“Bright straw-yellow colour, pale on rim. The nose is full with an array of green stonefruit aromas along with gooseberry, herb, spice and flinty lees interest, the nose showing good depth. Dry to taste and medium-full bodied, the palate is fulsome, up-front with a robust mouthfeel and texture encasing a complex amalgam of flavours with stonefruits, nectarines, gooseberries, herbs and flinty nuances. The fruit has sweetness and is supported by lively acidity, and the wine follows a firm line that leads to a dry-textured, acid driven finish that opens to show a spread of fruit flavours. This is a fulsome, textural Sauvignon Blanc with an array of stonefruit flavours. Match with seafood and herb marinated poultry and pork dishes over the next 2-3 years. Stainless-steel fermented to 13.5% alc. and 4 g\/L RS, the wine spending 2 months on lees.” Raymond Chan, Sept 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe winemaking  for the 2014 Sauvignon involved a cool fermentation to preserve the lively aromatics of the variety. The wine was on lees for several month post ferment to add a creamy taste to the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487834415421,"sku":null,"price":79.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/7195-1.jpg?v=1729028551"},{"product_id":"dusky-sounds-waipara-riesling-nv","title":"Dusky Sounds Waipara Riesling NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bright fruit palate of citrus and green apple with a crisp lingering finish. Fresh cut apple, melon, lime \u0026amp; spring flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/Scale_2.png?v=1741656004\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce harvested, the grapes were transported to the winery, gently pressed, then settled in tank. The warm fermentation was started with selected yeast strains. Following the ferment the wine was left to mature on full lees fro up to three months to enhance structure and mouth feel. After blending the wine was fined using natural methods and prepared for bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDusky Sounds is a unique and magical place, teaming with bird life, its geography, steep sided mountains and deep water give Dusky Sounds a mystical quality quite unlike anywhere else in the world. Today using this backdrop for inspiration Dusky Sounds is building a reputation for producing fresh, fruit-driven quality wines. Their Chief Winemaker, Simon McGeorge, is enthusiastically continuing their focus and passion to make easy drinking styles of wines that are suitable for everyday occasions and cuisine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487867445565,"sku":"19362-6","price":95.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/8067-1.jpg?v=1729028811"},{"product_id":"deliverance-waipara-chardonnay-2014","title":"Deliverance Waipara Chardonnay 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGolden straw in the glass, this Waipara Chardonnay is warm and rich.  Aromas of yellow stone fruits, pastry and subtle baking spices lead into a long and inviting palate.  Creamy texture is balanced by fresh natural acidity complimented by peach, pineapple and nectarine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGravel soils of the Waipara Valley are free draining and mineral rich.  A frost free spring followed a mild dry winter leading to early flowering and rapid growth.  Summer’s warm, dry temperatures encouraged fullripening of bunches by harvest, when the grapes were hand-picked for delivery to the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFully destemmed before pressing into seasoned French oak puncheons, the juice was naturally fermented and went through full malo-lactic fermentation.  Maturing on full yeast lees for a year provides richness and complexity to the palate.  Blended and bottled on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487868133693,"sku":null,"price":110.4,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/8088-1.jpg?v=1729028817"},{"product_id":"muddy-water-waipara-pinot-noir-2013","title":"Muddy Water Waipara Pinot Noir 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep burgundy in colour with a complex and elegant nose.  Wood smoke, dried herb, peppercorn spice underpinned by enduring blue floral notes. The palate is rich yet restrained; focused and integrated with resolved tannins. Savoury through the mid palate leading to a long berry-laden back palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tEntirely certified organic production from our estate vineyard, this Pinot Noir is predominantly from ungrafted vines.  Planted in a wide variety of clones on calcareous clay soils on the gradual slopes in Omihi Waipara, we manage with very limited irrigation and entirely by hand throughout the season.  We handpick our small quantities of bunches early in the morning while the fruit is cold to allow for a gradual introduction to the winemaking process.  The 2013 growing season was near perfect – characterised by long stretches of warm, dry weather.  With naturally low yielding vines we (100%) hand-picked small quantities of intensely flavoured and perfectly ripened fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487868166461,"sku":null,"price":179.05,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/8089-1.jpg?v=1729028819"},{"product_id":"rockface-waipara-pinot-noir-2016","title":"Rockface Waipara Pinot Noir 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tBlack cherry and plum, toffee, spicy oak and hints of the forest floor. Red fruit and spice on the palate with fine, silky tannin and balanced acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487881109821,"sku":null,"price":79.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/8416-1.jpg?v=1729028919"},{"product_id":"waipara-springs-premo-chardonnay-2015","title":"Waipara Springs Premo Chardonnay 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t35-year-old un-grafted Mendoza clone Chardonnay vines, have produced a wine of intensely concentrated flavours and aromas. Un-fined juice with full solids underwent ‘wild fermentation’ in French oak barriques to create a wine of structure and complexity. This beautifully balanced Chardonnay is showing subtle aromas of toasted almond and brioche.  The palate is rich and balanced with great minerality, which is built around the ripe phenolic structure of this wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis wine will reward patient cellaring. Food: Match with chicken or vegetable pasta dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThirty two year-old un-grafted Mendoza clone Chardonnay vines have produced a wine of intensely concentrated flavours and aromas. The juice from our old vine chardonnay block was settled in tank after which the clear juice was racked to barrel for fermentation, with 33% of the barrels inoculated with a selected yeast strain and remainder undergoing a more complex wild fermentation.  Following the completion of primary fermentation the wine underwent battonage or stirring fortnightly to encourage the development of minerality and complexity.  In the spring as the barrels warmed up malolactic fermentation began naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487888253245,"sku":null,"price":226.59,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/8609-1.jpg?v=1729028978"},{"product_id":"urlar-wairarapa-riesling-2014","title":"Urlar Wairarapa Riesling 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIn homage to its stony origins, this dry styled riesling has an underlying mineral thread throughout. Aromas include lime zest, granny smith apples and citrus which combine beautifully with a rich palate texture. A tight mineral thread runs the length of the palate making it delicious to drink now although cellaring for five years or more will be richly rewarded. It stands up well to lightly spiced tapas, asian food and handles strong cheeses well.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIn keeping with traditional techniques the grapes were hand harvested with each bunch passing over a sorting table to ensure only the ripest of bunches were selected. The bunches were then gently pressed to avoid unattractive phenolics which riesling is famous for. Aromatic yeasts together with low fermentation temperatures ensure the uniqueness of flavours from our site were captured. After a period on its lees to add mid palate weight and texture the wine was carefully filtered for bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tProudly, family owned. Our vision is to produce outstanding single vineyard wines that reflect their origins. We feel the only way to give integrity to this vision is to grow grapes and make wine utilising both organic and biodynamic principles.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tUrlar; Gaelic for the Earth, is the heart of our farming system. Our desire is to bring an abundance of life back to these ancient soils so you can discover the purity of flavour that is inherent in our land.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487900606781,"sku":null,"price":220.8,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/8944-1.jpg?v=1729029080"},{"product_id":"urlar-wairarapa-pinot-noir-2014","title":"Urlar Wairarapa Pinot Noir 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe classic 2014 vintage delivers an elegant wine of dark red berry fruits, dried herbs, lifted red florals and subtle savoury notes. The fruit is complexed by layers of whole bunch nuances, undergrowth, spices and earthy cedar. Elegantly concentrated with fine tannins and a silky texture. Beautifully suited to a rack of lamb or gamey dishes such as venison or duck.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes were handpicked according to flavour and skin ripeness. Each clone was fermented separately in a mixture of traditional oak cuves and stainless steel vats after undergoing a period of cold soak to enhance colour extraction. Our winemaking style encourages texture, complexity and balance. Once these elements are in unison the wine is pressed off and matured in 20% new French oak barriques. The wine is gently fined but not filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tProudly, family owned. Our vision is to produce outstanding single vineyard wines that reflect their origins. We feel the only way to give integrity to this vision is to grow grapes and make wine utilising both organic and biodynamic principles.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tUrlar; Gaelic for the Earth, is the heart of our farming system. Our desire is to bring an abundance of life back to these ancient soils so you can discover the purity of flavour that is inherent in our land.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487900672317,"sku":null,"price":345.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/8945-1.jpg?v=1729029080"},{"product_id":"waipara-springs-premo-chardonnay-2016","title":"Waipara Springs Premo Chardonnay 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t36-year-old un-grafted Mendoza clone Chardonnay vines, have produced a wine of intensely concentrated flavours and aromas. Un-fined juice with full solids underwent ‘wild fermentation’ in French oak barriques to create a wine of structure and complexity. This beautifully balanced Chardonnay is showing subtle aromas of peach, grapefruit and hazelnut. The palate is full bodied, balanced with good acidity and great minerality, which is built around the ripe phenolic structure of this wine. This wine will reward patient cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThirty-six-year-old un-grafted Mendoza clone Chardonnay vines, have produced a wine of intensely concentrated flavours and aromas.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tPressed directly to French oak barriques and puncheons. 50% allow to start natural fermentation, the remainder inoculated with commercial yeast strains to emphasise fruit, structure and origin. Natural malolactic fermentation occurred early Summer. Blended, filtered and bottled in Autumn 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Match with chicken or vegetable pasta dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487904964925,"sku":null,"price":226.59,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/9068-1.jpg?v=1729029119"},{"product_id":"dusky-sounds-waipara-chardonnay-nv","title":"Dusky Sounds Waipara Chardonnay NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tPale straw in appearance. The bouquet is full of stone fruit, citrus and spice notes, whilst the palate has ripe nectarine and citrus flavours complemented by a creamy texture and crisp finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe juice was cold settled and racked before fermentation with yeast strains. Following fermentation the wine remained on yeast lees and underwent part malolactic fermentation. After blending the wine was fined using natural methods. The wine is lightly oaked.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Great when paired with sticky citrus chicken with griddled avocado \u0026amp; beet salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage may change.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487910273341,"sku":"19360-6","price":95.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/9218-1.jpg?v=1729029165"},{"product_id":"pegasus-bay-waipara-chardonnay-2015","title":"Pegasus Bay Waipara Chardonnay 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Very complex, very concentrated and very good. This has a big hit of grapefruit and lemon citrus. Quite pithy and flinty. The palate has layers and layers of fruit, delivering flavors that follow in the stone fruit and citrus threads seen on the nose. Spicy oak warms up through the finish\" James Suckling, Nov 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"This distinguished wine is from 30 year-old vines at Waipara. The bouquet is fragrant and youthful; the palate weighty, sweet-fruited and smooth, with deep, peachy, mealy, slightly spicy and buttery flavours and a very finely balanced, long, savoury finish. Already delicious, it’s also well worth cellaring.\" Wine State Magazine, May\/June 2017 edition\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Bright, light golden-green hued straw-yellow colour, paler on the rim. The nose is full and elegantly deep, possessing a complex amalgam of white and yellow stonefruit entwined with very fine nutty and toasty oak and subtle mineral detail and complexing suggestions of flinty and oxidative elements. The aromatics are detailed and very harmoniously integrated. Medium-full bodied, the palate is elegantly concentrated with an intense heart with flavours of white and yellow stonefruits interwoven with nutty oak and creamy barrel-ferment elements, unfolding mineral and oxidative detail. The mouthfeel has fine textures guiding the fruit, and the acidity is refined and refreshingly crisp. The wine carries to a long, lingering finish of stonefruits and nuts. This is an intense and complex flavoured Chardonnay with stonefruits and nutty, oxidative flavours on a fine-textured, refreshing palate. Serve with roasted and grilled seafood, poultry and pork over the next 4-5 years. Fruit from the original ungrafted vines, 30 y.o., hand-picked and indigenous yeast fermented in 30% new puncheons to 13.5% alc., the wine aged 18 months on lees with 50% MLF\" Raymond Chan, March 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Strapping yet delicate, richly flavoured yet subtle, this sophisticated North Canterbury wine is one of the country's best Chardonnays grown south of Marlborough.  Muscular and taut, it typically offers a seamless array of fresh, crisp, citrusy, biscuity, complex flavours and great concentration and length. Estate-grown at Waipara, it is based on ungrafted, Mendoza-clone vines (about 30 years old) and given lengthy oak aging.  The outstanding 2015 vintage is light lemon\/green, with a fragrant, youthful bouquet.  Weighty, sweet-fruited and smooth, it has very generous, peachy, mealy, slightly buttery and spicy flavours, and a long, dry, savoury, seamless finish\" Michael Cooper, June 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"This outstanding North Canterbury wine has a fragrant, smoky bouquet. Weighty (13.5% alc\/vol), it is sweet-fruited, with intense, peachy, mealy, slightly spicy and buttery flavours, a subtle oak influence and a long, savoury finish\" The Listener, June 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"More restrained than normal with mineral, white peach, grapefruit, hazelnut and spicy oak flavours. The wine has a fine, peppery texture and lingering finish. An elegant rather than (usual) blockbuster style.  Drink 2017 to 2022\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, April 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"A powerful bouquet led by aromas of oak with caramel and burnt butter, oak spices of vanilla and clove, a brazil nut toastiness then stone fruits of peach and nectarine, overall quite complex, but also quite loud. On the palate - quite intense, creamy, fruity and nutty, peach and nectarine flavours, loads of spicy butterscotch and raw brown sugar oak, fine oak tannins, medium+ acidity, full-bodied and quite 'full-on'. A powerhouse wine that will feed the enthusiasm of many chardonnay fans. Drink now and through 2025\" Cameron Douglas, Master Somilier, June 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tLight lemon\/straw colour with aromas and flavours that suggest citrus fruits, apricot, yellow fleshed peach and mango with complexing savoury overtones of oatmeal, toast, grilled mushrooms and vanilla pod. It is powerful and creamy on the palate but an underlying spine of natural minerality and acidity keep it tight and focused and help draw out the lingering after flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe vines, which are almost 30 years old, grow on their own roots in well-drained stony soil on a series of north facing, gradually descending terraces. The site is warm during the day but cool at night, resulting in good ripening while retaining the grape’s natural acids. The 2015 vintage was an ideal grape growing season with a warm summer and a long lingering dry autumn. Low crop levels have given this wine extra concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tPegasus Bay used traditional Burgundian winemaking methods, with the fruit being hand-picked in stages during April and then gently pressed. The non-clarified juice was put into large French oak barrels (puncheons), 70% of which were old in order to limit pickup of oak flavour. In these it underwent primary fermentation by the grapes indigenous yeasts. The wine was then matured in the puncheons on its natural yeast deposit (sur lie). In the summer after harvest it started to go through spontaneous secondary (malolactic) fermentation. It was regularly tasted during this time and the fermentation was stopped when the ideal balance was obtained. It had almost 18 months maturation prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487915712829,"sku":"PE1CHARD15","price":224.73,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/9355-1.jpg?v=1729029208"},{"product_id":"rockface-waipara-pinot-noir-2017","title":"Rockface Waipara Pinot Noir 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tBlack cherry and plum, toffee, spicy oak and hints of the forest floor. Red fruit and spice on the palate with fine, silky tannin and balanced acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Rockface brand is an exciting range of wines made by winemaker Peter Saunders on the outskirts of the sleepy village of Waipara. The fruit for Rockface comes from the home block and a terraced vineyard 10 minutes down the road.  Winemaking is a family affair with Peter’s parents living close by on yet another block of grapes which are nestled on a lower terrace, protected from the Southerly wind and overlooking the braided river to the north. Rockface wines represent stylish and affordable wines which speak strongly to their origins in the soils of the Waipara Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487919219005,"sku":null,"price":79.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/9388-1.jpg?v=1729029219"},{"product_id":"schubert-waipara-sauvignon-blanc-2017","title":"Schubert Waipara Sauvignon Blanc 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA fine bouquet of early season pineapple, honey dew melon alongside lime blossoms with an undertone of fresh cut herbs and lifted mineral notes. A smooth entrance of lingering limes and citrus entwined with fresh pineapple supported by a fine mineral finish and balanced acidity. Enjoy now to 5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe 2017 vintage saw a moderate spring and summer leading up to an autumn with higher than usual rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes for this Waipara Sauvignon Blanc were partially whole bunch pressed and maceration on skins. Fermentation took place in different vats and partly in oak under influences of various yeasts and temperatures. Racking by gravity to keep maximum freshness of fermentation-CO2.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: The perfect Bluff oyster and seafood wine.\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":"DhallNash","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488035217725,"sku":null,"price":156.12,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11757-1.jpg?v=1729029992"},{"product_id":"muddy-water-deliverance-waipara-pinot-noir-2017","title":"Muddy Water Deliverance Waipara Pinot Noir 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDark ruby red colour, with beautiful aromas of dark cherry, red plum, opening out to complex Christmas cake spices. Palate is robust with ripe juicy cherry and plums supported by medium-grained oak tannins. Long and flavoursome with immediate appeal as well as cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Deliverance Pinot Noir is wild fermented in small lots and manually plunged for natural colour and tannin extraction. The young wine macerated on skins for four weeks before pressing to French oak for natural malolactic fermentation and maturing for 10 months before blending and bottling onsite.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe 2017 growing season followed on from a 12 months drought in North Canterbury. The spring was warm, windy and frost free. Excellent conditions over flowering led to even fruit set and a good number of bunches. Just before vintage was ready to begin two tropical cyclones spun down from the north and created very wet, warm conditions for a period of weeks. Unlike 2014, once the cyclones passed the weather dried up and harvest was able to continue unimpeded by rain.\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":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488040296765,"sku":null,"price":137.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11918-1.jpg?v=1729030046"},{"product_id":"main-divide-waipara-merlot-cabernet-2017","title":"Main Divide Waipara Merlot Cabernet 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Offering good value, Pegasus Bay’s red is fragrant, full-coloured and mouth filling, with plum, spice and blackcurrant flavours, showing excellent ripeness and depth\" Michael Cooper, The Listener Magazine, 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Main Divide wines are named after the Southern Alps (Kā Tiritiri o te Moana), which divide the east coast from the west in the South Island of New Zealand. It’s a fitting name for a great range of wines from Pegasus Bay in North Canterbury. This blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% each of Malbec and Cabernet Franc was fermented in stainless steel with regular draining and spraying back over the cap of the skins to gently extract tannins. It was aged in French oak for 18 months, just 10% new oak, ensuring minimum wood flavour and maximum softening effects\" Joelle Thomson, Jun 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOn release the wine has a deep and vibrant ruby colour. The generous aromas and flavours suggest wild blackberries, purple plums and cassis with hints of vanilla pod, cigar box and dark chocolate. While it is generously mouth filling and broad shouldered it is also well rounded with ripe velvety tannins and a lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Merlot gives it sweet raspberry, wild blackberry and purple plum aromas and flavours, as well as a plump, rich mid-palate. 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Elegant in proportion with bright and fresh primary aromas of dark-red cherry fruit entwined with fresh herb notes. This is fruit focussed and uncomplicated, but builds in depth with aeration. Medium-bodied, the palate has fresh and lively fruit flavours of spicy darkred cherries harmoniously melded with subtle notes of dark herbs with lifted red florals. The fruit grows in concentration and is enlivened by refreshing acidity, and the wine flows along a light, grainytextured line with some underlying alcoholic drive. The wine carries to a cherry-fruited finish. This is a fresh, lively fruit-focussed, dark-red cherry flavoured Pinot Noir with herb nuances on a light, grainy palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe 2018 Vintage in the Waipara Valley was typified by warm daytime temperatures, tempered by cool nights. An ideal summer ensured great vine health and fruit condition. Harvesting of fruit was carried out early in April. The fruit was destemmed without crushing to retain a percentage of whole berries in the ferment. Fermentation was carried out in small fermenters with regular daily hand plunging of the cap to extract colour and tannins. Further maceration post-ferment and prior to pressing has enhanced the palate with soft but firm tannins. After malolactic fermentation the wine underwent a period of oak maturation prior to stabilising for bottling. The wine has not been fined in order to retain maximum flavour and mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tServe with tuna and salmon, and with antipasto and tapas.\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":"Tiki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488051863869,"sku":null,"price":107.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12232-1.jpg?v=1729030151"},{"product_id":"muddy-water-waipara-pinot-noir-2017","title":"Muddy Water Waipara Pinot Noir 2017","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eRipe cherry\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eOak spice \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eElegant \u0026amp; juicy\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eFresh youth\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Certified organic, the perfumed, good-value 2017 vintage, was harvested principally from vines planted in 1993, hand-picked, matured for 14 months in French oak barriques (30 per cent new), and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Full, bright ruby, it is very savoury, fresh and youthful, with dense, ripe cherry, plum and spice flavours, seasoned with nutty oak, fine-grained tannins, and strong personality\" Michael Cooper\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep dark plum colour in the glass, with a nose of red and black cherry, plum and florals. Dark fruit, vineyard elements and oak spice shine thourgh beautifully into a textural palate. Full bodied, elegant, juicy and perfectly balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tCertified organic from predominantly ungrafted vines, managed by hand with limited irrigation. Planted in a variety of clones on calcareous clay soils on the gradual Omihi slopes. Loong stretches of hot, dry weather produced optimum fruit ripening at harvest. Hand-picked early morning while fruit was cold, small quantities of intensely flavoured and perfectly ripened fruit delivered to the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWinemakers carefully hand picked their fruit during the cool mornings of the 2017 harvest. After picking, they carefully hand sort the fruit in the winery before destemming into small open top vats for a wild fermentation. They plunge daily by hand and allow the wine to sit for a month on skins before pressing to French oak barriques for 14 months ageing. This wine was estate bottled without fining or 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\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488055533885,"sku":null,"price":221.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12321-1.jpg?v=1729030182"},{"product_id":"muddy-water-pinot-noir-2017","title":"Muddy Water Pinot Noir 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep, dark plum colour in the glass, with a nose of red and black cherry, plum and florals. Dark fruit, vineyard elements and oak spice shine through beautifully into a textural palate. Full bodied, elegant, juicy and perfectly balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tCertified organic from predominantly ungrafted vines, managed by hand with limited irrigation. Planted in a variety of clones on calcareous clay soils on the gradual Omihi slopes. Long stretches of hot, dry weather produced optimum fruit ripening at harvest. Hand-picked early morning while fruit was cold, small quantities of intensely flavoured and perfectly ripened fruit delivered to the winery. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAfter picking, the fruit was carefully hand sorted in the winery before destemming into small open top vats for a wild fermentation. The wine was plunged daily by hand and allowed to sit for a month on skins before pressing into French oak barriques for 14 months ageing. This wine was estate bottled without fining or 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\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488056451389,"sku":null,"price":221.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12347-1.jpg?v=1729030191"},{"product_id":"muddy-water-deliverance-waipara-chardonnay-2018","title":"Muddy Water Deliverance Waipara Chardonnay 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGolden yellow in the glass, this Waipara Chardonnay is full-bodied and intensely flavoured. It has an elegant bouquet of oak spice, fruit aromas of citrus and stone fruit and subtle lees influence. Dry on the palate with textures of spice and acidity, oak and fruit concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes for this Chardonnay were sourced from a single vineyard grown on the Glasnevin Gavels, North Canterbury. The vines were carefully hand-pruned and fruit hand-picked in mid-April after a warm, dry growing season. The fruit attained optimum ripeness in the dry Autumn weather. Seed lignification and skin ripeness gives the wine a full-bodied fruit-filled balanced palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tBunches were hand selected from Frog Rock Vineyard, on the old gravel banks of the Weka River. After a gentle press, juice was transferred into tank for settling, giving beautiful clear juice to begin fermentation. Full malolactic fermentation softens the palate, provides complexity and texture. Blended and bottled on site without fining.\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":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488059728189,"sku":null,"price":137.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12434-1.jpg?v=1729030219"},{"product_id":"black-estate-damsteep-waipara-riesling-2018","title":"Black Estate Damsteep Waipara Riesling 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis dry Riesling has aromas of lime, orange blossom, mandarin and wild honey. The palate is dense and textural with salivating white rock minerals. Full, dense and invigorating.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFruit for this Riesling is sourced from their Damsteep Vineyard which is located in the north east of Waipara Valley at the foot of the Omihi saddle in North Canterbury. This hillside vineyard was planted in 1999 on clay and limestone rich soils. The soils in the Riesling vineyard are very dense clay brown to orange in colour and inter bedded with sandstones and subordinate limestone horizons. This 2.2 hectare hillside vineyard has a vine density of more than 5000 vine per hectare and is planted with GM110, GM198 and GM239 clones on 101-14 rootstock.  It is certified organic with BioGro.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tModerate winter rainfall allowed budburst to occur in spring with the soil at field capacity. A mild frost free spring meant rapid and even establishment of canopies. Six weeks of no rain in late spring brought on an early and rapid flowering. Intermittent rainfall from December through the remainder of the growing season created useful vigour but increased the requirement for under vine weeding, canopy thinning and trimming.  A hot humid summer increased the risk of disease from powdery Mildew or botrytis so our vineyard team worked tirelessly right up to harvest removing leaves and some fruit to create maximum ventilation in the canopies and ensure we could harvest ripe and disease free fruit. Harvest commenced in late March and was the earliest ever for this block. . Diligent hand harvesting was crucial checking that each bunch was suitable for harvest. Growers in the region were very grateful for warm, dry, and windy conditions from March 25 to April 8 2018 that finished off ripening perfectly. 2018 will be remembered as a vigorous, warm, and humid season that was demanding but produced outstanding fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWhole bunch pressed without foot crushing using a long and gentle press cycle. Fermented without settling the juice in small stainless steel tanks and old 500L barrels. Yeast used for fermentation was propagated from a Damsteep vineyard starter. Fermentation lasted for 3 months at between 10- and 18 degrees centigrade then the wine matured on lees for a further 7 months. The parcels were then combined in tank, sulphites added and then filtered and bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Match this Riesling with grilled fish or spiced chicken dishes. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Mineral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488068641085,"sku":null,"price":141.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12677-1.jpg?v=1729030298"},{"product_id":"black-estate-french-farm-waipara-pinot-gris-2018","title":"Black Estate French Farm Waipara Pinot Gris 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA white gold hue. A bouquet of lime, pear and chalk. The pallet is bright with satisfying weight, balanced with bright acidity which ensures the wine persists and refreshes. A unique balance of delicate volcanic minerals, textural phenolics and invigorating fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe 2018 Black Estate French Farm Pinot Gris was sourced from a 30 year old hillside vineyard on basalt soils in French Farm Banks Peninsula. This vineyard is carefully managed following organic principles but is yet to gain full organic certification. Once again intense bunches with mature skins\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tand vibrant crunchy acidity were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tModerate winter rain fall allowed budburst to occur in spring with the soil at field capacity. A mild frost free spring meant rapid and even establishment of canopies. Six weeks of no rain in late spring brought on an early and rapid flowering. Intermittent rainfall from December through the remainder of the growing season created useful vigour but increased the requirement for under vine weeding, canopy thinning and trimming. A hot humid summer increased the risk of disease from Powdery Mildew or botrytis so vineyard teams worked hard right up to harvest removing leaves and some fruit increasing ventilation in the canopies and ensuring we could harvest ripe and disease free fruit. Harvest commenced in late March. Diligent hand harvesting was crucial checking that each bunch was suitable for harvest. Growers in the region were very grateful for warm, dry, and windy conditions from March 25 to April 8 2018 that finished off ripening perfectly. 2018 will be remembered as a vigorous, warm, and humid season that was demanding but produced outstanding fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAll fruit was hand sorted and whole bunch pressed over 4 hours after which the juice was transferred to 1300L stainless steel tank and an old 500L barrel with full solids. The juice was fermented using wild yeast and then aged on lees without sulphur for 7 months. The parcels were blended to tank just prior to bottling where 40mg\/L of SO2 was added.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Pair this Pinot Gris with grilled or seared fish, oven roasted chickens or calamari\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Mineral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488068772157,"sku":null,"price":141.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12681-1.jpg?v=1729030300"},{"product_id":"black-estate-treble-waipara-rose-2018","title":"Black Estate Treble Waipara Rosé 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA co-ferment of fruit from their 3 vineyards. Wild strawberry compote, rhubarb, sandstone and cinnamon on the nose. The pallet is bright, juicy and long with salivating tamarillo, red currant jelly, vine cuttings, liquorice, and spring water.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe 2018 Black Estate Treble Rose was sourced from all three of Black Estate's certified organic hillside vineyards in the Omihi sub-district of North Canterbury. Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc were sourced from the Home vineyard which grows on sedimentary clay soils. This vineyard was planted in 2011 at a vine density of 6172 vines per hectare. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay were sourced from the Netherwood vineyards sandstone soils, planted in 1986 at a vine density of 4500 vines per hectare. Riesling was sourced from the Damsteep Vineyard which at the foot of the hill has rich Waipara clay soils planted in 2000 at a vine density of 5000 vines per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tModerate winter rain fall allowed budburst to occur in spring with the soil at field capacity. A mild frost free spring meant rapid and even establishment of canopies. Six weeks of no rain in late spring brought on an early and rapid flowering that was complete across all blocks and all varieties within 7 days. Intermittent rainfall from December through the remainder of the growing season created useful vigour but increased the requirement for under vine weeding, canopy thinning and trimming. A hot humid summer increased the risk of disease from powdery Mildew or botrytis so our vineyard team worked hard right up to harvest removing leaves and some fruit to ensure maximum ventilation in the canopies and ensure we could harvest ripe and disease free fruit. Harvest commenced mid-march and was condensed and early in most blocks. Diligent hand harvesting was crucial checking that each bunch was suitable for harvest. Growers in the region were very grateful for warm, dry, and windy conditions from March 25 to April 8 2018 that finished off ripening perfectly. 2018 will be remembered as a vigorous, warm, and humid season that was demanding but produced outstanding fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tCo fermentation of Pinot Noir (62%), Riesling (22%), Chenin Blanc (7%), Cabernet Franc (6%), Chardonnay (3%). 100% whole cluster, with partial carbonic maceration fermentation, in a mixture of 1.8  to 2.0 Ton vats. Membrane pressed after 1-28 days, and completed fermentation in stainless steel tank. Maturation on fermentation lees for 10 weeks. Sulphites added. Coarse filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Enjoy on it's own or serve with your favourite tapas or antipasto.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Mineral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488068837693,"sku":null,"price":141.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12683-1.jpg?v=1729030301"},{"product_id":"black-estate-home-waipara-pinot-noir-2016","title":"Black Estate Home Waipara Pinot Noir 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Moderately deep garnet-red colour, a little lighter on the edge. The nose is softly full and voluminous with ethereal red berry fruit aromas along with savoury dark and dried herbs, some earth and undergrowth along with red floral and game elements providing a harmonious array of complexing aromatics. Medium-bodied, the palate has a rich and softly concentrated but densely packed heart of luscious and succulent, savoury dark-red berry fruits along with complexing flavours of dried herbs, a little undergrowth and earth. The fruit is underlined by a fine, tight tannin structure with soft, integrated acidity. The flavours carry to a long, lingering, sweet and savoury finish. This is a rich and sweetly lush Pinot Noir with a deep core of savoury dark-red berry fruits along with herbs, undergrowth and earth on a fine, firm-textured palate. Match with wild duck and pork dishes over the next 5-6 years. Fruit from the ‘Home’ vineyard, from clone 10\/5 planted in 1994, and clones 115, 667, 828, 943, Abel and 5, planted in 2011, hand-picked and 97% destemmed to give 75% whole berries, indigenous yeast fermented to 12.5% alc., the wine spending 58 days on skins and aged 12 months in seasoned 228 L French oak barrels, and aged a further 5 months in tank\" Raymond Chan, May 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep ruby red in the glass. Perfumed, alluring open and fresh berry fruits, earth, custard, sandalwood and lead. Supple sensual fruit on the palate with supporting tannin. Soft but structural, crisp and mineral. Salivating. Drink now to 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis Black Estate Home Pinot Noir was grown on Black Estate's Home Vineyard located 6 kilometres north east of the Waipara Junction, in the Omihi sub-district of Waipara Valley, North Canterbury. This is a north facing sedimentary clay fan on a gentle hill side slope. The soils are mainly Awapuni clay with calcium carbonate deposits. The un-grafted Pinot Noir vines are predominantly 10-5 clone and were planted in 1994 at a vine density of 1841 vines per hectare. The new planting completed in 2011 has 2.0ha planted at 6177 vine\/ha with 115, 667, 828, 943, Abel, and UCD5 clones. Organic and biodynamic farming practices have been used since 2010. Home Vineyard became fully certified organic with BioGro in March 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA dry mild winter meant a continuation of the drought in the north Canterbury region. Normally green hills were pale and drying offearly except for early green shoots in hillside vineyards. Late spring frosts lowered yields in some vineyards and added to the stress on the vines as canopies were established. Un- seasonally heavy rainfall in January provided some reprieve from the drought and the vines around the valley sprung to life pushing young shoot tips and completing canopy establishment. Dry conditions returned and continued into late Autumn allowing gradual and even ripening of fruit with very little disease pressure. Despite the early season challenges vintage 2016 ended with balanced, ripe, and disease free fruit making harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHand harvested fruit was 97% de-stemmed without crushing giving an average of 75% whole berry. Inoculated using vineyard derived yeast the wine fermented for 28 days in 0.5 to 2.5 ton open top fermenters. The vats were plunged using hand and foot two times per day during the peak of ferment. Each vat was pressed individually using a basket press. The wines were matured in 228L French Barrels for 12 months, 0% were new. The wine was then racked from barrel, blended and settled in tank for 5 months and then bottled without fining or filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Pair with duck or other game birds or a casserole. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Mineral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488068870461,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12684-1.jpg?v=1729030301"},{"product_id":"black-estate-damsteep-waipara-pinot-noir-2016","title":"Black Estate Damsteep Waipara Pinot Noir 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Dark, deep, black-hued garnet-red colour, lighter on the rim. The nose is elegant and tight in expression with a taut core of dark-red and black cherry and berry fruit along with raspberry notes and lifted dark-red and violet florals, revealing a fine layering of delicate herbal elements. This has very good intensity. Medium-bodied, the palate has richly sweet and vibrant, aromatic fruit flavours of dark-red and black cherries and berries, with nuances of dark raspberries and a suggestion of liquorice., unfolding violet florals and subtle herb notes. The fruit sweetness fills the palate and the mouthfeel is balanced by fine-grained tannin extraction with fresh acidity. The fruit sweetness is underlined by some power and the wine carries to a long and sustained finish. This is a sweet and lusciously fruited, bright Pinot Noir with dark cherry and raspberry fruit, lifted floral and herb notes on a vibrant palate with fine tannins. Match with lamb, beef and venison dishes over the next 6-8 years. Fruit from the ‘Damsteep’ vineyard, vines planted in 1999, hand-picked, fully destemmed to give 75% whole berries, and indigenous yeast fermented to 13.0% alc., the wine spending 28 days on skins and aged 12 months in seasoned French oak, followed by a further 5 months in tank\" Raymond Chan, May 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Fermented with indigenous yeasts, barrel-aged, and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Deeply coloured, it is mouthfilling, very savoury, ripe and deep, with finely balanced tannins and lovely plum, berry, spice and nut flavours. Likely to flourish for a decade, it's full of personality. Best drinking 2020+\" Michael Cooper\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Damsteep Vineyard is located in the north east of Waipara Valley at the foot of the Omihi Saddle in North Canterbury. This Pinot Noir is grown on a 5.5 hectare vineyard with 9 different parcels of various north-east, north, and north- west facing slopes, with an altitude between 140 to 180 meters above sea level. The vines here were planted in 1999 and grow on clay overlying fractured limestone and sandstone soils. Organic and biodynamic farming practices have been used since 2012. The Damsteep Vineyard will be fully certified organic with BioGro in March 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA dry mild winter meant a continuation of the drought in the north Canterbury region. Normally green hills were pale and drying offearly except for early green shoots in hillside vineyards. Late spring frosts lowered yields in some vineyards and added to the stress on the vines as canopies were established. Un- seasonally heavy rainfall in January provided some reprieve from the drought and the vines around the valley sprung to life pushing young shoot tips and completing canopy establishment. Dry conditions returned and continued into late autumn allowing gradual and even ripening of fruit with very little disease pressure. Despite the early season challenges vintage 2016 ended with balanced, ripe, and disease free fruit making harvest a deserved celebration of another unique harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t100% De-stemmed, not crushed, 75% Whole berries. 4 days cold soak at ambient temperature. Yeast for fermentation was propagated from a vineyard starter. Fermentation lasted 10 to 12 days with hand or foot plunging one to 2 times per day. Pressed after 28 days and drained to tight grained French, 3 to 10 year old barrels. Malo-lactic fermentation was completed in spring. 12 months barrel maturation, then racked to stainless steel tank where the wine settled for 5 months. Bottled without fining or filtration. Contains sulphites.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Pair with a delicious blue cheese burger or a beef stew.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Mineral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488068935997,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12685-1.jpg?v=1729030302"},{"product_id":"tiki-estate-waipara-pinot-noir-2018","title":"Tiki Estate Waipara Pinot Noir 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"The wine combines attractive fruit intensity with elegant savoury notes, showing lifted aromas of dark cherry, spiced plum, game, dried herb and toasted almond on the nose, followed by a beautifully rounded palate that is supple and silky. It is attractively expressed with sweet berry flavours and spicy\/savoury nuances\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Dec 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis wine displays a bright dark, rich cherry red in the glass with garnet hues. There are aromas of cherry and spice, supported by subtle nuances of toast oak and complex aromas of fungle\/forest floor. On the palate, the wine delivers elegant Pinot flavours in a mid-weight, attractive style that showcases varietal flavours. These vibrant, varietal flavours are complemented by firm tannins and well balanced use of oak that does not dominate the wine. The palate is full but soft with great length of flavour and finishes dry with perfect weight and mouthfeel to create a wine of wide appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe 2018 Vintage in the Waipara Valley was typified by warm daytime temperatures, tempered by cool nights. An ideal summer ensured great vine health and fruit condition. Harvesting of fruit was carried out early in April.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe fruit was destemmed without crushing to retain a percentage of whole berries in the ferment. Fermentation was carried out in small fermenters with regular daily hand plunging of the cap to extract colour and tannins. Further maceration post-ferment and prior to pressing has enhanced the palate with soft but firm tannins. After malolactic fermentation the wine underwent a period of oak maturation prior to stabilising for bottling. The wine has not been fined in order to retain maximum flavour and mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: The perfect drink for a picnic with cheese, cold meats, patés and terrines.\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":"Tiki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488078274877,"sku":null,"price":113.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12939-1.jpg?v=1729030384"},{"product_id":"black-estate-home-waipara-chardonnay-2018","title":"Black Estate Home Waipara Chardonnay 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tStraw, white gold hue. Aromas of grapefruit, hazelnut, orange blossom nectarine and sea spray. The palate is rich pure and integrated with a dense core of concentrated fruit. The flavours taper to a salty mineral and long finish. This is an unfiltered wine with small amounts of sediment. Please allow the bottle to stand and settle before pouring. Decanting will allow maximum expression of aroma and purity of fruit to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis Black Estate Home Chardonnay was grown on 3.8 hectare and 1.0 Ha vineyards located 6 kilometres North East of the Waipara Junction, in the Omihi sub-district of Waipara Valley, North Canterbury. This is a north facing sedimentary clay fan on a gentle hill side slope. The soils are mainly Awapuni clay with calcium carbonate deposits. The un-grafted Mendoza Chardonnay vines were planted in 1994 at a vine density of 1841 vines per hectare. The new planting completed in 2011 has 1.0ha planted at 6177 vine\/ha with Mendoza, 95, 548, and 1066 clones. The Home Vineyard is fully certified organic with BioGro.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tModerate winter rain fall allowed budburst to occur in spring with the soil at field capacity. A mild frost free spring meant rapid and even establishment of canopies. Six weeks of no rain in late spring brought on an early and rapid flowering that was complete across all blocks and all varieties within 7 days. Intermittent rainfall from December through the remainder of the growing season created useful vigour but increased the requirement for under vine weeding, canopy thinning and trimming. A hot humid summer increased the risk of disease from powdery Mildew or botrytis so our vineyard team worked tirelessly right up to harvest removing leaves and some fruit to create maximum ventilation in the canopies and ensure we could harvest ripe and disease free fruit. Harvest commenced mid-march and was condensed and early in most blocks. . Diligent hand harvesting was crucial checking that each bunch was suit-able for harvest. Growers in the region were very grateful for warm, dry, and windy conditions from March 25 to April 8 2018 that finished off ripening perfectly. 2018 will be remembered as a vigorous, warm, and humid season that was demanding but produced outstanding fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA 15 percent portion was foot crushed then all grapes were whole bunch pressed over a 4 hour press cycle. The juice was not settled, and no additions were made except vineyard derived yeast. Fermentation by yeast propagated from a vineyard starter from the Home vineyard in 500L tight grained French casks (23% new wood). The wine matured on fermentation lees and went through full malo-lactic fermentation in early spring. Blended to tank after 10 months. No fining or filtration. Contains sulphites. 30ppm added.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Mineral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488086008125,"sku":null,"price":251.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/13154-1.jpg?v=1729030456"},{"product_id":"black-estate-home-waipara-pinot-noir-2017","title":"Black Estate Home Waipara Pinot Noir 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFire brick hue. Compelling fresh and vibrant aromas of wild forest berry’s, wild rose petal, and humid earth. Dense mouth coating tannins that are tightly wound and gradually melt to reveal rich berry fruits, red current , and humus. The balance gives a clear impression of the highly mineralised sedimentary clay soils of the Home Vineyard. Drink now to 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis Black Estate Home Pinot Noir was grown on our Home Vineyard located 6 kilometres north east of the Waipara Junction, in the Omihi sub-district of Waipara Valley, North Canterbury. This is a north facing sedimentary clay fan on a gentle hill side slope. The soils are mainly Awapuni clay with calcium carbonate deposits. The un-grafted Pinot Noir vines are predominantly 10-5 clone and were planted in 1994 at a vine density of 1841 vines per hectare. The new planting completed in 2011 has 2.0ha planted at 6177 vine\/ha with 115, 667, 828, 943, Abel, and UCD5 clones. Organic and biodynamic farming practices have been used since 2010. Home Vineyard became fully certified organic with BioGro in March 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tdry mild winter meant a continuation of the drought in the North Canterbury region. However a mild spring allowed good early spring growth and small but regular rainfalls prevented vine stress in the first half of the season. January’s New Year brought more intensity to the season with high winds and very dry conditions. Vine growth was restricted and our vineyard team worked hard to limit stress on the vine canopy. Humid weather returned in early March meaning we had to ensure ripening bunches had maximum exposure to light and ventilation to reduce the potential for crop loss to botrytis. Fruit thinning continued right up to harvest further reducing crop levels. Considerate picking decisions and careful hand sorting was required to work between rain showers and ensure only the ripest and cleanest fruit was selected. Another unique season with some late season challenges has produced rare wines with great purity, freshness and complex delicate flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHand harvested fruit was 95% de-stemmed without crushing giving an average of 75% whole berry. Inoculated using vineyard derived yeast the wine fermented for 28 days in 0.5 to 2.5 ton open top fermenters. The vats were plunged using hand and foot two times per day during the peak of ferment. Each vat was pressed individually using a basket press. The wines were matured in 228L French Barrels for 12 months, 0% were new. The wine was then racked from barrel, blended and settled in tank for 5 months and then bottled without fining or filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Mineral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488087056701,"sku":null,"price":251.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/13186-1.jpg?v=1729030465"},{"product_id":"waipara-hills-waipara-valley-riesling-2018","title":"Waipara Hills Waipara Valley Riesling 2018","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eMedium-dry style\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRed apple\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eLime \u0026amp; mandarin\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eLingering finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"This is instantly appealing on the nose showing rockmelon, orange peel, lime sorbet and subtle honey notes. The gorgeously expressed palate displays excellent persistency and flow, wonderfully complemented by elegant sweetness and vibrant acidity\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA delicate pale green and straw colour in the glass. Bursting with aromas of red apple, lime and juice mandarin and flavours of red apple and lime flowing from the first sip. A bold and rich style of Riesling which delivers a crisp and lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSourced from The Mound and Deans vineyards in the Waipara Valley. Situated on the south side of the Waipara River with deep free-draining gravels and a light loam top soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tParcels were harvested and brought directly into the winery for immediate pressing, whilst 10% were left to soak on skins for 12 hours. The juice was left to settle until clean, then racked, warmed and inoculated with yeasts. Fermentation stopped when sweetness levels balanced nicely. The wine was cooled for amonth, then racked to mature. Finally the wine was blended and fined using traditional methods.\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":49488088826173,"sku":"13974-6","price":107.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/13236-1.jpg?v=1729030481"},{"product_id":"muddy-water-deliverance-waipara-pinot-noir-2018","title":"Muddy Water Deliverance Waipara Pinot Noir 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tLight ruby red in colour, this Pinot Noir reveals layered aromas in the glass of red summer fruit, florals and spice. The palate is juicy and bright, with soft tannins and a long flavoursome finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tNorth Canterbury grows some of New Zealand's most coveted wine grapes. We sourced the Pinot Noir grapes from two North Cantebury vineyards. These were predominantely from Dijon clones. The vines are spur-pruned and carefully managed to allow dappled light into the fruit zone, which assists with retention of natural acid and delicate aromatics. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Deliverance Pinot Noir was wild fermented in small lots and manually plunged for natural colour and tannin extraction. The young wine macerated on skins for four weeks before pressing to French oak for natural malolactic fermentation and maturing for 10 months before blending and bottling onsite. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Pairs well with a wide range of food. \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\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":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488092037437,"sku":null,"price":137.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/13320-1.jpg?v=1729030512"},{"product_id":"black-estate-damsteep-waipara-pinot-noir-2017","title":"Black Estate Damsteep Waipara Pinot Noir 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Richer, riper and slightly more intense than its sister label from the Home vineyard. Plum, dark cherry, red rose petal, with spicy oak and slightly salty-mineral flavours. A firmly-structured wine with a dusting of drying tannins. Impressive wine with potential\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Oct 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tPale ruby hue. Deep aromas of wild raspberry, sandalwood and fertile earth. Flavours of silken and dense dark fruits, graphite, and dark coco powder. Supple but dense mid pallet tannins that are carried with bright and pure minerality. Typical white rock tension creates a long and persistent finish. Drink now to 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDamsteep Vineyard is located in the north east of Waipara Valley at the foot of the Omihi Saddle, 10km north of our Home Vineyard. Riesling and Pinot Noir grow here with vine density of more than 5000 vine per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA dry mild winter meant a continuation of the drought in North Canterbury. However a mild Spring allowed good early Spring growth and small but regular rainfalls prevented vine stress in the first half of the season. January brought more intensity to the season with high winds and very dry conditions. Vine growth was restricted and our vineyard team worked hard to limit stress on the vine canopy. Humid weather returned in early March meaning we had to ensure ripening bunches had maximum exposure to light and ventilation to reduce the potential for crop loss to botrytis. Fruit thinning continued right up to harvest further reducing crop levels. Considerate picking decisions and careful hand sorting was required to work between rain showers and ensure only the ripest and cleanest fruit was selected. Another unique season with some late season challenges has produced rare wines with great purity and freshness and complex delicate flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOrganic and Biodynamic practices have been used since 2010. Certified with BioGro.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Mineral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488096264509,"sku":null,"price":251.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/13442-1.jpg?v=1729030554"},{"product_id":"mountford-estate-waipara-chardonnay-2014","title":"Mountford Estate Waipara Chardonnay 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"A wonderfully maturing Chardonnay, the complex bouquet shows apple crumble, golden peach, mango, cedar and nougat characters with subtle brioche note. The palate is concentrated and expansive with outstanding depth and intensity, superbly structured by rounded mouthfeel and bright acidity\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tPale straw colour in the glass. Passionfruit, honeysuckle, peaches on the nose. Orange blossom and sherbert with a refreshing acid to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tNo sulphur before ferment and 100% natural yeast. 10% new french oak 15% stainless steel and then remained in old french 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\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":"DhallNash","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488098394429,"sku":"94206_2014_750","price":221.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/13504-1.jpg?v=1729030574"},{"product_id":"greystone-waipara-riesling-2018","title":"Greystone Waipara Riesling 2018","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eOff-dry style\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eLime blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eHoneydew\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003ePink grapefruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"It is fabulously fruited and elegantly fragrant on the nose showing white fleshy nectarine, lemon peel, apple and floral characters with subtle spicy complexity. The palate displays excellent weight and focus, superbly structured by fine texture and racy acidity. Wonderfully poised and charming. Style: Off-dry. At its best: now to 2028\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tLight golden straw in colour. Expressive on the nose with lime, lemon curd and jasmine flower. The palate is defined by a long thread of complex fruits including mandarin, mango and lime zest. Balanced with natural sweetness and acidity this wine will age beautifully or can be enjoyed immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWinemakers carefully hand selected this Riesling from three estate blocks picked in four passes, each time focusing on varying levels of ripeness and Botrytis. Botrytis influence was around 15% of the total crop and was in a dried and noble state prior to pressing. Each pick was pressed and fermented separately before blending in early Spring. Fermentation was stopped at 22 g\/L natural sugar, balanced by the natural acidity. Estate bottled without fining.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe 2017 growing season followed on from a 12 months drought in North Canterbury. The Spring was warm, windy and frost free. Excellent conditions over flowering led to even fruit set and a good number of bunches. Just before vintage was ready to begin two tropical cyclones spun down from the north and created very wet, warm conditions for a period of weeks. Unlike 2014, once the cyclones passed the weather dried up and harvest was able to continue unimpeded by rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488112943421,"sku":null,"price":173.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/13879-1.jpg?v=1729030694"},{"product_id":"greystone-organic-waipara-chardonnay-2018","title":"Greystone Organic Waipara Chardonnay 2018","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSubtle French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eGolden kiwifruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eNashi pear\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRipe acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Rich, appealing, creamy-textured Chardonnay with layers of white peach, lanolin, ginger, brioche and subtle spicy flavours. A seamless, integrated wine that defines subtle power. So approachable now it's hard to imagine it getting any better, but that's an exciting possibility\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Mar 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"This is stunningly beautiful; the complex bouquet shows ripe stone fruit, rockmelon, vanilla and hazelnut characters with a hint of flint. The palate offers terrific fruit purity and power, while remaining graceful and harmonious, creamy texture and juicy acidity. It's expansive and seductive with a lengthy engaging finish. At its bset: now to 2026\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"A immediately captivating and and complex bouquet with aromas of wild white flowers and honeysuckle, sweet grapefruit and white peaches, red apple, new-ish French oak scents and a core of minerality. On the palate - delicious; complex, layered and lengthy. Flavours explode on the palate with apples and sweet citrus, minerals and fine oak finishing with a flinty, mealy feel. Complex, lengthy and delicious! Best drinking from today and through 2024\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, May 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Bright, medium yellow colour with some depth, even tone throughout. The nose is voluminous with aromas of melon, stonefruit in the background, fronting with butter, toasty oak with notes of coconut and spices. Full-bodied, creaminess fills the palate with abundant fruit aromas of rockmelon, nectarine; good energy pulling the right amount of acidity, an amalgam of spices shines through with warm toasted coconut and nuts undertone. The mouthfeel is creamy, balanced by lively acidity; leaves a comfy weight without being overt, carries it to a sustained chalky mineral finish. This is a voluminous, complex Chardonnay with flavours of rockmelon, nectarine, creamy palate balanced by fine acidity; bracing warm butter, an amalgam of spices, coconut and warm nuts nuances, leading a chalky mineral sustained finish. Match with roasted chicken, sausage casserole over the next 5+ years. 80% whole bunch pressed, wild yeast, 100% French oak barrels fermented to 14% alc, full MLF. Aged in barrels for 11 months, then further aged in stainless steel for 3 months. No fining. Vegan. BioGro organic certified\" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Jun 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAromatically inviting with golden kiwifruit, nashi with mild oak and coconut husk. The palate is full with generous flavours supported by fine grained oak phenolics and ripe acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t2018 was a generous year for Chardonnay, with careful shoot selection and meticulous canopy management, the best fruit was able to ripen perfectly over the long warm Autumn. Organically managed, the combination of undervine cultivation and longer irrigation cycles has driven the Chardonnay vine roots deep into the soil profile. This Chardonnay wine is a blend of two vineyard blocks. One block is limestone dominant, while the other is clay dominant. The two clones, Mendoza and Clone 95, flourish differently in both blocks. Mendoza is the cornerstone of our Chardonnay. The clone is known for its small, open grape bunches, intense fruit-driven flavours and chalky minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tChardonnay blocks were hand-picked and processed without the use of additives. The Limestone block was pressed as whole bunches and pressed the Clay block after foot crushing. Each block was fermented separately in French oak barriques without intervention, allowing the wild yeasts and bacteria to perform primary and malo-lactic fermentation through to completion. Barrel aged for 11 months before tank aging for 3 months. Estate bottled without fining.\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":"Procure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488113074493,"sku":null,"price":233.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/13882-1.jpg?v=1729030695"},{"product_id":"greystone-waipara-pinot-noir-2017","title":"Greystone Waipara Pinot Noir 2017","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\u003eToasted spice\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eRed \u0026amp; black wild berries\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eJuicy acidity\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Youthful yet splendidly complex, the wine shows dark cherry, ripe strawberry, toasted spice, game and floral aromas on the nose, leading to a concentrated palate that is supple and beautifully flowing. The wine offers lovely fruit purity backed by seductive savoury nuances, finishing impressively long and engaging. At its best: now to 2025\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Medium-bodied Pinot Noir with cherry, berry and stemmy\/crushed stem flavours. A youthful and, at this stage, slightly grippy wine that will mellow with a little bottle age. Pinot with personality and character\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Jun 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDark crimson in colour with a delicate nose of both red and black wild berries, and Greystones signature savoury flavours. The palate is full, structured with fine tannins and juicy acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGreystone Pinot Noir is grown on limestone rich soils on north facing slopes. The 2017 growing season followed on from a 12 months drought in North Canterbury. The Spring was warm, windy and frost free. Excellent conditions over flowering led to even fruit set and a good number of bunches. Just before vintage was ready to begin two tropical cyclones spun down from the north and created very wet, warm conditions for a period of weeks. Unlike 2014, once the cyclones passed the weather dried up and harvest was able to continue unimpeded by rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Pinot Noir was picked based on ripeness and tannin maturity, then hand-sorted in the winery before a wild fermentation. A portion of this Pinot Noir was fermented in the vineyard and blended in the winery. Gently pressed into French oak barrels and matured for 10 months before estate bottling without fining.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Procure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488113107261,"sku":null,"price":233.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/13883-1.jpg?v=1729030696"},{"product_id":"thornbury-waipara-pinot-gris-2020","title":"Thornbury Waipara Pinot Gris 2020","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eDry style\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eApple \u0026amp; ripe pear\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSoft ginger spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFlorals\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Wonderfully ripe and immediately appealing, the wine shows apricot, mandarin, pear and subtle spice notes on the nose, leading to a succulent palate that's fleshy and persistent. A comforting wine with plenty of delectable flavours, offering terrific drinking. At its best: now to 2023\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Aug 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDisplaying lovely delicate characteristics of ripe pear, red apple and hints of ginger spice as well as vibrant florals and lychee, uniquely derived from the growing conditions of the Waipara wine region. This is a mouth filling and textural wine with an excellent richness. It is best enjoyed young, within three years of the vintage date.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe warm, dry climate, high sunshine hours and long growing seasons in the region are perfectly suited to produce Pinot Gris with ripe flavours whilst retaining good natural acidity. Fruit for this wine was sourced from the Waiata Vineyard located in the Waipara wine growing region. Grown on the famous Glasnevin soils that are unique to this region.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGrapes were harvested over two days in late March at optimum ripeness, then lightly pressed to tank. Cultured yeast strains and cool fermentation techniques in the tank have helped preserve the natural fruit flavours of the wine. Some residual sugar was left to balance the final blend. Post fermentation, the wine was left on yeast lees with occasional stirring to help build the desired texture and richness on the palate. Gentle fining and careful filtration followed before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"VillaMaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488158785853,"sku":"THVPGRIW206Z","price":77.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/14875-1.jpg?v=1729031010"},{"product_id":"maui-waipara-pinot-noir-2019-by-tiki-wines","title":"Maui Waipara Pinot Noir 2019 (By Tiki Wines)","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\u003eDark cherry\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eForest floor\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eDry finish\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIntensely and brightly coloured wine with a deep red\/purple hue. Aromas of dark cherry and spice supported by subtle nuances of toasty oak and complex aromas of fungal\/forest floor. The wine delivers elegant Pinot flavours in a mid-weight, attractive style that showcases varietal flavours. These vibrant, varietal flavours are complemented by firm tannins and well balanced use of oak that does not dominate the wine. The palate is full but soft with great length of flavour and finishes dry with perfect weight and mouthfeel to create a wine of wide appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis range of wines takes its name from Maui, the Maori demi-god who as legend tells us, captured the sun and pulled New Zealand out of the sea. He was a great adventurer with an inquisitive nature and a fearless spirit. These attributes are at the very heart of New Zealanders and their range of wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe 2019 Vintage in Waipara, North Canterbury was exceptional. Rainfall in the summer\/autumn was only half that of the previous season and it fell at the perfect time for vine health. The lower rainfall meant that disease pressure was greatly reduce, allowing all fruit to be picked in pristine condition. The season in Waipara was also the coolest of any of the major regions in NZ. This coolness has had the effect of enhancing fruit flavours and creating wines of great elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe fruit was destemmed without crushing to retain a percentage of whole berries in the ferment. Fermentation was carried out in small fermenters with regular daily\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\thand plunging of the cap to extract colour and tannins. Further maceration post-ferment and prior to pressing has enhanced the palate with soft but firm tannins. After malolactic fermentation the wine underwent 12 months maturation in French oak barrels prior to stabilising for bottling. The wine has not been fined in order to retain maximum flavour and mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Serve with tuna and salmon, and with antipasto and tapas.\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":"Tiki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488171401533,"sku":null,"price":107.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/15159-1.jpg?v=1729031102"},{"product_id":"greystone-organic-waipara-pinot-noir-rose-2020","title":"Greystone Organic Waipara Pinot Noir Rosé 2020","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eDry style\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRed berries \u0026amp; cream\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBrioche\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFocused acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Elegant and stylish, the wine shows Gala apple, apricot, lemon peel and subtle spice notes on the nose with a lovely raspberry overtone. It's concentrated and delightfully textured on the palate with flowing mouthfeel and vibrant acidity, offering terrific drinking. At its best: now to 2023\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Deep onion skin hues with a super bright appearance. Aromas are loud and immediate with scents of ripe strawberry and red cherry, red zinger tea and red apple. There’s a funky, mineral edginess and a light leesy quality. On the palate - youthful, tens, fresh, textured, fruity and dry. Fruit flavours reflect the nose, medium++ acidity, silk texture, super fine tannins and lees notes. Balanced and well made, lengthy finish. An excellent Rosé for Summer 2021\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Aug 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAttractive pale Rosé in the glass. Aromas are plentiful with red berries, cream, brioche and lingering mineral notes. Summer berries and tropical notes flow through to the palate,finishing with focused acidity. Well-rounded, structured and unique style.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tBeautiful warm year for North Canterbury encouraged favourable flowering conditions and good bunch size in our Pinot Noir. Clone 667 Pinot was cane pruned to encourage fuller bunches bursting with flavour. A lot of hand work in canopy management encouraged open, light and airy conditions for the fruit to hang in and ripen slowly through the season. Fruit was harvested in the cool of the morning so it came in cold and could soak some colour out of the skins before pressing and fermentation. A cooler March helped retain acidity and restrain sugar accumulation resulting in fruit with balance and freshness which has produced an enticing, vibrant Rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAfter an early harvest due to a warmer than usual season, we allowed the fruit to rest overnight before pressing the young juice to tank. Fermentation went through in tank to allow the freshness of the new wine to shine. After a short period of time ageing the wine on yeast lees we bottled this early Winter, just three months after harvest.\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":"Procure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488174186813,"sku":null,"price":125.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/15223-1.jpg?v=1729031123"},{"product_id":"tiki-estate-waipara-chardonnay-2019","title":"Tiki Estate Waipara Chardonnay 2019","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSubtle oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eGolden peach\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eNougat\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSmoky aromas\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Beautifully fruited and fragrant, the bouquet shows golden peach, mango, cedar and nougat characters, leading to a flavoursome palate that's succulent and creamy. It's attractively composed and expressed, making it immediately appealing. At its best: now to 2023.\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, June 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Aromas of fresh cream and vanilla slice, a whisper of butterscotch and toasty wood then yellow stone fruits of peach and nectarine. Youthful, fresh, vibrant and flavourful on the palate with fruit flavours that reflect the nose laced with baking spices and toasty oak. Some fine wood tannins, medium+ acidity, there are moments of minerality. Balanced though youthful too so okay to cellar through most of 2021 or enjoy from today through 2025\" Cameron Douglas MS, Sep 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFull malolactic fermentation has added complexity and softness to the wine without creating an overtly buttery style. This has been further enhanced by the use of older oak that\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tallows the fruit to be expressed without being dominated by smoky aromas. The wine is pale straw gold in the glass with a palate that has a fullness to it which gives it good length, while at the same time finishing quite refreshingly dry. The nose displays aromas of quince, pear and rock melon which are gently supported by a subtle oak background.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe fruit was harvested at maximum flavour as assessed through frequent tasting in the vineyard by the winemaker. It was very gently pressed to avoid harsh phenolic extraction and the juice allowed to cold settle. The clear juice was fermented with a selection of Chardonnay yeast and this was followed by a full malolactic fermentation to add complexity to the palate. The wine has been fermented to dryness with no sugar left in the wine. This provides a refreshingly dry finish that is complemented by the wine’s palate weight and structure. 100% stainless steel fermentation and minor oak contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe 2019 Vintage in Waipara, North Canterbury was exceptional. Rainfall in the summer\/autumn was only half that of the previous season and it fell at the perfect time for vine health. The lower rainfall meant that disease pressure was greatly reduce, allowing all fruit to be picked in pristine condition. The season in Waipara was also the coolest of any of the major regions in NZ. This coolness has had the effect of enhancing fruit flavours and creating wines of great elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tTIKI is committed to sustainable winegrowing and to working with the environment without compromising quality. They care for their vines under the guiding Maori principles of Kaitiakitanga: guardianship, protection and preservation of the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t100% Chardonnay by Winemaker Evan Ward.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Perfect with seafood with rich cream-based sauces or lightly spiced curry.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Tiki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488183591229,"sku":null,"price":89.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/15414-1.jpg?v=1729031186"},{"product_id":"main-divide-waipara-merlot-cabernet-2018","title":"Main Divide Waipara Merlot Cabernet 2018","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\u003eSpicy notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFruit intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"It's beautifully fruited and delightfully expressed on the nose, showing dark plum, blackberry, thyme, toasted hazelnut and subtle game characters. The palate is plump and gorgeously flavoursome with excellent fruit intensity and rounded mouthfeel, making it comforting and very tasty.\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jun 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Toffee, smoke, yeast extract, crushed leaf and charry elements, becoming more fragrant with time in the glass. A rush of sweet fruit evolves to savoury nuances, adding chocolate, leaf, lead pencil and spice notes, growing and building in the glass with aeration. A little tangy bite on the close. A reliable choice\" Mark Henderson, Wine Times, Jun 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIts colour is deep ruby, with tantalising dark fruit aromas of blackberry, cherry and plum. Intertwined with this are hints of chocolate, liquorice and vanilla, along with savoury notes of wood smoke and spice. The mouthfeel is silky and succulent, with ripe tannins that provide balance and structure. A long hot summer has delivered a beautifully crafted, harmonious wine, displaying both power and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSettled weather in North Canterbury during December provided optimal conditions for flowering. A very hot summer then enabled the grapes to ripen beautifully. The free draining stony soil helped mitigate the effects of some late summer rain, and the ensuing dry autumn meant the fruit was able to be picked in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tMain Divide is the local name for the Southern Alps and is the backbone of the South Island, where grapes for Main Divide are exclusively sourced. Vineyards have been selected for their quality and ability to express unique regional flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis wine is made in the same style as the celebrated Claret from Bordeaux, using traditional methods. After being picked in April, the grapes began fermentation naturally in stainless steel tanks. During this process the juice was regularly drained and sprayed back over the cap of floating grape skins (rather than plunging), to ensure a perfect tannin balance was extracted from the fruit. The wine was then gently pressed off and put into French oak barriques (10% new). The following summer, when the weather warmed, it underwent a natural malo-lactic (secondary) fermentation. After maturing in oak for 18 months, the various batches were then carefully blended in varying portions to produce the most complex and balanced wine possible. The finished product is a blend of approximately 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Malbec.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Paired well with grilled red meats \u0026amp; hearty, comforting pasta dishes\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":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488183722301,"sku":"MA7CABM618","price":131.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/15416-1.jpg?v=1729031187"},{"product_id":"black-estate-treble-waipara-rose-2020","title":"Black Estate Treble Waipara Rosé 2020","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eDry style\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBlood orange\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eLong finish\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tLight red hue. Slight haze preserved as unfiltered Vibrant and bright aroma of crushed strawberry, raspberry, subtle rhubarb, nutmeg and sandstone. The pallet is bright and long with tamarillo, lime, blood orange and petrichor.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe 2020 Black Estate Treble Rose was sourced from all three of the certified organic hillside vineyards in the Omihi sub-district of North Canterbury. Pinot Noir was sourced from the Netherwood vineyards sandstone soils, planted in 1986 at a vine density of 4500 vines per hectare. Riesling was sourced from the Damsteep Vineyard which at the foot of the hill has rich Waipara clay soils planted in 2000 at a vine density of 5000 vines per hectare. Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay were sourced from the Home vineyard which grows on sedimentary clay soils. This vineyard was planted in 2011 at a vine density of 6172 vines per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWinter and early spring rainfalls and moderate temperatures meant vines grew evenly though out their vineyards from around the spring equinox in late September. Frost incidence was moderate keeping them watchful in October and November with the majority of their vineyards avoiding frost damage. Rapid vegetative growth kept their vineyard team busy with shoot thinning, cultivation, and organic spray rounds with short intervals. Weather at flowering was favourable for Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc. Chardonnay and Riesling flowered during rain which lowered fruit set and yield. Warm dry conditions in January and February slowed vegetative growth and ripened fruit. Settled conditions in March allowed an early start to harvest where hand harvested fruit was ripe and clean with low disease pressure and optimal ripeness. Mid way through harvest they closed their restaurant and the entire Black Estate team was able to work together to ensure the harvest was completed successfully. Thanks to them they were able to harvest some of the highest quality fruit ever seen at Black Estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tCo fermentation of Pinot Noir (43%), Riesling (34%), Cabernet Franc (10%) Chardonnay (8%), Chenin Blanc (5%). 100% whole cluster, with partial carbonic maceration fermentation, in a mixture of 1.5 to 2.0 Ton vats. Membrane pressed after 1-28 days, and completed fermentation in a stainless steel tank. Maturation on fermentation lees for 3 months. Sulphites added. 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The palate is dense and grounded, becoming full with time and once again has salivating white rock minerals. Vibrant long and electric. This wine is un-fined and unfiltered so a fine sediment may form in the bottle. Decanting could be considered. Drink now to 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tEarly spring rainfall and moderate temperatures meant vines grew evenly though out in their vineyards from around the spring equinox in late September. Night time temperatures remained above zero preventing frost damage for the third spring in a row. Rapid vegetative growth kept their vineyard team busy with shoot thinning, cultivation, and organic spray rounds with short intervals. Cool wet weather through flowering at the end of November effected flowering and fruit set in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, however Riesling flowered later and was able to set well. Warm dry conditions in January and February slowed vegetative growth and ripened fruit. Settled conditions in March allowed an early start to harvest where hand harvested fruit was ripe and clean with low disease pressure and optimal ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFruit for this Riesling is sourced from the Damsteep Vineyard which is located in the north east of Waipara Valley at the foot of the Omihi saddle in North Canterbury. This hillside vineyard was planted in 1999 on clay and limestone rich soils. The soils in the Riesling vineyard are very dense clay brown to orange in colour and inter bedded with sandstones and subordinate limestone horizons. This 2.2 hectare hillside vineyard has a vine density of more than 5000 vine per hectare and is planted with GM110, GM198 and GM239 clones on 101-14 rootstock. It is certified organic with BioGro.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t62 percent foot crushed with up to 24 hours skin soak. Whole bunch pressed using a long and gentle press cycle. Fermented without settling the juice in small stainless steel tanks and old 500L barrels (42%). Yeast used for fermentation was propagated from a Damsteep vineyard starter. Fermentation lasted for 3 months at between 10- and 18 degrees centigrade then the wine matured on lees for a further 6 months. 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A nicely balanced, supple and quite elegant wine, with slightly bitter tannins on the finish\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Wine Review, Aug 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGolden yellow in the glass, this Waipara Chardonnay is full-bodied and intensely flavoured. Fresh and inviting nose of pineapple, white peach and cream. The palate is full and flavoursome with masses of peach, subtle barrel characters with hints of nutmeg. A rich and delicious Chardonnay perfect for savouring now.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes for this Chardonnay were sourced mostly from a single vineyard grown on the Glasnevin Gravels, North Canterbury and a small percent from their home block on Omihi Rd. The vines were carefully hand-pruned, and fruit harvested in March after a warm, dry growing season. A difficult flowering limited bunches and and only 500 doz were made. The fruit attained optimum ripeness in the dry Autumn weather. Seed lignification and skin ripeness gives the wine a full-bodied fruit-filled balanced palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThey picked their Deliverance Chardonnay off old vines on gravel soils. Providing lovely intensity of fruit flavour. The first half of fermentation goes through in tank, before completing in French Oak barrels. Full malo-lactic fermentation goes through naturally 7 months after harvest in barrel before the wine is blended and bottled on their estate without fining.\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\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":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488197484861,"sku":null,"price":137.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/15722-1.jpg?v=1729031290"},{"product_id":"muddy-water-deliverance-waipara-pinot-noir-2019","title":"Muddy Water Deliverance Waipara Pinot Noir 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\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFresh herb\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSoft tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFresh, vibrant entry-level pinot noir with a mix of dark berry, raspberry, floral and fresh herb fruit flavours. High-energy wine with bright, youthful flavours. A stylish wine with character. Offers good value at this price\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Aug 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tLight ruby red in colour, this Pinot Noir reveals layered aromas in the glass of red summer fruit, florals and spice. The palate is juicy and bright, with soft tannins and a long flavoursome finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tNorth Canterbury grows some of New Zealand’s most coveted wine grapes. They sourced the Pinot Noir grapes from two North Canterbury vineyards. These were predominantly from Dijon clones, vines are spur-pruned and carefully managed to allow dappled light into the fruit zone, which assists with retention of natural acid and delicate aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe fruit was ripe and flavoursome with thicker than usual skins in this 2019 vintage, due to the dry seasonal conditions. They therefore handled the fruit very gently to extract in a subtle way. The fruit was wild fermented in open top vats and allowed about one month macerating, before they slowly pressed the new wine to French oak barrels. The wine matured for 9 months in barrels, going through natural MLF over the warmer months, before they blended ready for bottling.\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\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":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488197517629,"sku":null,"price":161.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/15723-1.jpg?v=1729031290"},{"product_id":"muddy-water-waipara-chardonnay-2018","title":"Muddy Water Waipara Chardonnay 2018","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\u003eRipe pear\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eToasted caramel\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eLong fresh acidity\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Aromas and flavours of brazil nut butter and baked peach, vanilla pod and raw brown sugar, mineral then toasty oak moments. Overall young, fresh, vibrant and enticing. At the heart of this wine on  the palate are the textures from lees and mealy mineral and fruit tannins. Fruit flavours and woody moments return - all leading into a lengthy, vibrant and youthful finish. Well made and likely ready from late 2021 through 2026\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Aug 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Bright, medium yellow with a golden-green hue, even colour throughout. The nose is clean and coy, with aromas of tree fruit, apple, pears, subtle nutty notes reminiscent of raw almonds and baking spices. Medium-bodied, sweet tree fruit melded with a subtle scent of citrus peel; soft acidity rounded with creamy whipped butter, broaden the mouthfeel by the spiciness of nutmeg, cinnamon and note of raw almonds. Dry finish precision with a silken phenolic texture. This is an elegant Chardonnay presenting aromas of tree fruit, citrus peel, raw almonds and baking spices, with a fine-textured phenolic line, and a creamy underlay and poise mouthfeel. Drink over the next 3-5 years with meaty white fish and poultry. 80% of the juice is settled overnight and fermented in French oak puncheons, the balance 20% fermented with full solids, to 13.5% alc. Full MLF, aged in puncheons on lees for 11 months, no fining. Vegan friendly. BioGro Organic certified\" Raymond Chan, Wine Reviews, Jun 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tStraw in colour with flecks of gold. A complex nose of ripe pear, almonds and nutmeg revealing more layers over time. A palate with weight and texture highlighted by toasted caramel, grainy phenolics and long fresh acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThey slowly pressed and fermented each of their small sub-blocks of Chardonnay separately to capture the best of each of their clones. 80% of their Chardonnay was settled overnight before a natural fermentation in fine grained French oak puncheons, while the remaining 20% was fermented without settling, incorporating full solid. All of their batches went through full natural Malo-lactic fermentation in puncheon and ageing on full yeast lees for 11 months. The estate bottle without fining. Vegan.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOrganically grown on deep, fine textured Awapuni clay soils. Five clones were planted in 1993 and remain on their own roots. Vines are now of an age where they self-regulate low crop loads, leading to intensely flavoured berries. A long, warm ripening period produced ripe skins and seeds, and small, clean, super concetrated berries with rich phenolics. 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It's pristine and refined with excellent structure and harmony. At its best: now to 2025\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Ripe, weighty and richly scented bouquet with aromas of white nectarine and pear, apple and white peach, flowers and honeysuckle. Moments of white spice and white soil adding complexity and depth. Equally weighty on the palate with a creamy satin texture, medium+ acidity, softly spoken spice moments and a core of ripe white fleshed fruits to reflect the bouquet. Luscious and lengthy, balanced and delicious. Drink now and through 2025+\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Nov 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Bright, straw-yellow with some depth, lighter edged. The nose is full, nuances of pear, apricot, pandan leaf have a concentrated core, unfold mineral and spices. Medium-full bodied, dry to taste, the palate is bright, aromas of pear melded with apricot and pandan leaf, lemonade lead crunchy mineral through the palate along with subtle spices and citrus zest. The smooth-flowing palate carries on along a light phenolic texture line, support by refreshing acidity. This is a well-balanced Pinot Gris with ripe fruit, crunchy minerals and zesty spice details. Match with Asian fare over the next 2-4 years. Fermented 95% in stainless steel, 5% in oak barrels to 13.% alc. Aged on lees for 4 months. Certified organic, vegan friendly\" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Oct 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tElegant, finely balanced nose of nashi, rock melon, cloves and cinnamon. Palate shows plenty of green pear and apple, harmoniously intertwined with lees influenced brioche and fresh pastry flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tPicked at relatively low brix for elegance and site expression, this is a dry style Pinot Gris. Pre-pressing maceration of 5 hours at ambient temperatures, before settling\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tfor two days. Fermented mainly in tank at low temperatures through to dryness. Minimal lees stirring postferment allows the minerality to feaure and a 5% wild barrel fermentation adds different layers of texture and complexity. Bottled onsite without fining.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWind-blown loess over clay and limestone deposits, sit on the gentle North West facing slopes of the vineyard. An excellent growing season and long ripening period\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tcoupled with careful bunch and shoot removal, resulted in beautiful fruit with balanced acidity, ripe skins and seeds. A dry autumn meant fruit stayed disease free and ripened evenly. Fruit was machine harvested in the cool of the early morning to retain freshness and acidity.\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\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":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488204169533,"sku":null,"price":173.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/15885-1.jpg?v=1729031342"},{"product_id":"waiata-waipara-pinot-noir-rose-2020","title":"Waiata Waipara Pinot Noir Rosé 2020","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eDry style\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eGreen apple\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eFresh berries\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRefreshing acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"It's delightfully fruited and delicately fragrant on the nose showing raspberry, Gala apple, nectarine and lemon zest aromas, leading to a pristine palate that offers elegant weight and fine texture. The wine is beautifully framed by refreshing acidity, making it fabulously drinkable\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Aug 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA clear raspberry pink. An underlying green apple note exhibits with an abundance of fruity esters of strawberry, raspberry and cherry in this aromatic wine. A burst of flavours on the palate brings a combination of ripe berry fruit to the fore, balancing well with a small amount of residual sugar from the fermentation and a refreshing acidity, providing a wine of great flavour intensity and length, the flavours of which linger in the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe 2020 vintage was warm and dry. Heat summation was well up on average while rainfall was 25% less than normal. The lower rainfall meant that disease pressure was greatly reduce, allowing all fruit to be picked in pristine condition. Due to the warm summer the fruit was harvested a few weeks ahead of normal. This had the effect of enhancing fruit flavours and creating wines of great balance, especially this Pinot Noir Rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe fruit was harvested at maximum flavour as assessed through frequent tasting in the vineyard by the winemaker. After crushing the fruit, the skins remained in contact with the juice overnight to gently extract the delightful pale pink colour from them. This was followed by cold settling to clarify the juice which was then fermented at low temperatures to optimise the preservation of the aromatics. The fermentation was conducted using a special Rosé yeast from the South of France. 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Fresh and inviting nose of pineapple, white peach and cream. The palate is full and flavoursome with masses of peach, subtle barrel charachters with hints of nutmeg. A rich and delicious Chardonnay perfect for savouring now.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThree quarters of this Chardonnay were sourced from a single vineyard grown on the Glasnevin Graves, North Cantebury. The remainder was grown organically on the clay soils at Muddy Water. The vines were carefully hand-pruned, and fruit harvest in mid-April after a warm, dry growing season. The fruit attained optimum ripeness in the dry Autumn weather. Seed lignification and skin ripeness give the wine a full-bodied fruit-filled balanced palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tPicked in mid March after a particularly fine period of weather, the Chardonnay fruit was pristine condition. 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