{"product_id":"karikari-estate-pinotage-2017","title":"Karikari Estate Pinotage 2017","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican \u0026amp; French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eDark berries\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eDark chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth \u0026amp; rich\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Ripe, intense, fruity, varietal and enticing. Aromas of blackcurrant and blueberry, black doris plum and baked apple pie scents, toasty barrel and a youthful, rich intensity. Youthful and enticing. Plush, ripe, fresh, fruity with rich flavours of dark berruies and plums then flavours of clove and dark baking spices, there’s a natural earthy quality and sweetness of barrel along with a natural varietal core. Balanced, fresh and well made with a lengthy finish and persistent flavour. Great drinking from 2022 through 2026+\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Full, deep ruby-red with a faint hint of garnet, lighter on edge. The wine has a full and powerful bouquet, rich aromas of bramble, cherries enriched by an amalgam of spice, medicinal herbs and smoke. Full-bodied, dark chocolate coasted bramble and cherries, unfolding spices, prune and a hint of smoky oak. The bright acidity enlivens the rich, dark chocolate grained tannins draw a long, savoury finish. A succulent, red-fruited Pinotage with lively acidity, spice and dark chocolate palate. Match with lamb stew and smoked brisket over the next 3-4 years. Handpicked, fermented to 14% alc over 3 weeks, spent a further 6 weeks post-ferment maceration, aged in 75% American oak and 25% French and Hungarian oak, blend with a percentage of Tnannt, Syrah and Merlot, for a total of 26 months\" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan, Mar 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis Pinotage is deeply coloured with richness of red fruit aromas and wild game, blueberries and a gamey earthy balance. A smooth rich palate, displaying dark fruits, berries and hints of plum with extended tannins and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Karikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488368533821,"sku":"KKPTG17","price":257.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/19670-1.jpg?v=1729032623","url":"https:\/\/www.blackmarket.co.nz\/products\/karikari-estate-pinotage-2017","provider":"Black Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}