{"title":"All Wines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2020-mansion-house-bay-marlborough-pinot-noir","title":"2020 Mansion House Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"topPadding\"\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003eWarm crimson red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003eLifted strawberry, cherry and raspberry fruit flavours, supported by savoury dried herbs and spices and attractive oak char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003elifted strawberry, cherry and raspberry fruit flavours, supported by savoury dried herbs and spices and attractive oak char. A medium bodied wine, on the palate you’ll find savoury red fruits and oak spice laced onto a fine, silky tannin structure. The soft acid and tannin framework carry the wine to a long, full finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003eBest drunk fresh and young but will age well with careful cellaring for 2-3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003eRed meat and game dishes such as venison, duck and rare lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ambient temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5.3 g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; VINIFICATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Management:  \u003c\/strong\u003eFruit for this wine was sourced from vineyards located in the Omaka and Awatere Valley of Marlborough. The vines were trained to 2-cane VSP, and throughout the growing season shoot thinning, leaf plucking, and crop thinning were used to achieve balanced vines and an open, healthy canopy. The fruit was exceptionally clean, allowing the Winemakers to pick the at optimal ripeness during harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003e2020 was a classical growing season with plenty of sunshine, not too much heat through Summer and a return to cool nights pre harvest, ensuring acidities and flavours remained bright and vibrant. The weather over harvest was settled and dry, allowing fruit to be harvested in lovely conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At the winery the fruit was de-stemmed and loaded into various open-top fermenters. A mix of wild and commercial yeast strains was used to ferment this wine. Following pressing off we matured this wine in mostly old French barriques (7% new) for around 10 months. After this time, we emptied the barrels and let the wine sit on light lees in stainless tanks for 2-3 months, before blending and filtration. The wine was bottled on the 26th May 2021.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Vegan Friendly Wine\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Attractively fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows sweet cherry, olive, hazelnut and subtle mushroom characters, leading to a beautifully rounded palate offering ripe fruit intensity with elegant complexity. Delightfully framed by fine polished tannins, offering excellent drinking.\" \u003cstrong\u003e91\/100 Points (4.5 Stars) - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":40204417007731,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":40204417040499,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/MansionHouseBay-PinotNoir2020.jpg?v=1656295000"},{"product_id":"2020-whitehaven-greg-pinot-noir","title":"2020 Whitehaven Greg Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, pale ruby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright fruit notes such as raspberry, red and dark cherries, blueberries and hints of cinnamon, aniseed and thyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark cherry, plum, aniseed and baking spice flavours playfully dance around a core of savoury tones. The palate is generously textured with ripe tannins, and good acidity ensures a long, clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Although delicious now, we anticipate this wine will develop gracefully over the next 5-10 years if cellared correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red meat, game and mushroom dishes would be an excellent match with this Pinot noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe: \u003c\/strong\u003eRoom temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowers and sub-region:  \u003c\/strong\u003eAndrew and Jan Johns, Wrekin Vineyard, Southern Valleys.  This Pinot Noir is certified organic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis wine is dedicated to the memory of our founder Greg White, 1952-2007, epitomising regional and varietal expression. This Pinot Noir was a selection of 11 exceptional barrels.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Vegan Friendly Wine\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.8 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Management: \u003c\/strong\u003eFruit for this wine was sourced from the Biogro certified Wrekin Vineyard, located in Brancott Valley. The fruit was picked in small batches over multiple harvest dates, ensuring that the fruit was picked at optimal ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003e2020 was a classical growing season with plenty of sunshine, not too much heat through Summer and a return to cool nights preceding harvest, ensuring acidities and flavours remained bright and vibrant. This was all built on good rainfall pre-Christmas, which set the vines up with healthy working canopies that held through to the end of harvest. The weather over harvest was settled and dry, allowing fruit to be harvested in lovely condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit was hand harvested during the cool Autumn mornings. At the winery the fruit was destemmed and loaded into various stainless-steel fermenters and old puncheons. A small portion of whole bunches (5-20%) was included into some of the ferments. After cold soak (between 3-6 days in duration), the must was let to warm up naturally before the onset of fermentation (primarily wild). The wine remained on skins for a total time of 16-21 days, before being pressed off and racked to various French oak barriques (28% new). The wine then remained in these barrels for 10 months, before finally being bottled on the 27\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth of\u003c\/sup\u003e May,2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Dates: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e March – 30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e March, 2020.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Appellation Marlborough Wine, BioGro (organic) and Vegan Friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromas of red cherries, sweet paprika, rosemary and violet. Medium- to full-bodied with velvety tannins. Fresh on the palate with mineral undertones. Berry character. Sustainable. From organically grown grapes. \u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, 91\/100 Points, Oct 2022.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA serious wine with a bouquet of complexity and mystery, variety, spice and depth. Aromas of raspberry and plums, clay and wood smoke, barrel spices of vanilla and a touch of nutmeg. Still very youthful on the palate with fruit and barrel flavours that reflect the bouquet. The complexity continues to unfurl through textures from firm chalky tannins and ripe acidity, and as the wine opens out a layers of red flowers and stony clay minerality begins to intensify. A lovely example with best drinking from mid to late 2024 through 2034+\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 94 Points Excellent, Top Wine of 2023, Cameron Douglas, January 2023, also in The Shout May 2024.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium-bodied, high-energy pinot noir with moderately intense cassis, blackberry. plum and cherry flavours together with fresh herbs and integrated spicy oak characters. Good food wine with a crisp, dry and lingering finish. Should age well.  \u003cstrong\u003eBob Campbell, 94\/100 Points, July 2023.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerately deep purple with a ruby hue, lighter on the rim. This has an enticing sweet bouquet with penetrating aromas of black cherry, ripe strawberry, thyme, mint, earthy clay, vanilla and spice. Medium-full bodied, aromas of black cherry and strawberry entwined with thyme, spearmint and an amalgam of spice, earthy clay nuance linger with fine-grained tannin extraction to a savoury finish. The wine has a silky framework supported by a lacy acid tang; earthy nuance and texture broaden the palate and leave a textural finish. This Pinot Noir is well-made and well-balanced, with attractive aromatics and structure. Match with lamb and duck over the next 5+ years. Handpicked fruit from Wrekin Vineyard, fermented in small batches to 13.5% alc, aged in French oak barrels for 10 months. Unfiltered. Organic certified.\u003cstrong\u003e Candice Chow, 19\/20 pts (95 pts) \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":40559924641907,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (6 Bottles)","offer_id":40559924674675,"sku":"","price":360.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Whitehaven-Greg-PinotNoir2020-SouthernValleysSingleVineyard.jpg?v=1691545671"},{"product_id":"2023-whitehaven-marlborough-pinot-gris","title":"2023 Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Gris","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLight lemon in colour, with bright clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFresh pear, lightly roasted almond, delicate white florals, and orange zest notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePear and red apple flavours, with a subtle baking spice note and a hint of white stone fruit. This wine is dry, with fine acidity that contributes to a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlthough delicious to enjoy now, this wine should age gracefully for another 3-4 years if cellared carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis Pinot Gris is made to be enjoyed with food. We recommend dishes featuring richer seafoods, mushrooms, light game and poultry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.6 g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eTitratable Acidity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e 5.9 g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.39\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/SWNZ_Logo_4512a1df-c800-4dd1-9b30-8c36a59e3e14_480x480.jpg?v=1661821978\" alt=\"\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/AMW-logo_513e0ff4-7a04-4465-a40a-3006c4ced97d_480x480.jpg?v=1661905574\" alt=\"\" width=\"74\" height=\"49\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; VINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23rd of March to 11th of April, 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate: T\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ehe 2023 growing season started with soil moisture at capacity following a wet winter. Flowering conditions were not uneven across Marlborough with some sub-regions achieving a good set and crop load and others below average. Vigilance around disease pressure was paramount, with rain events, unusual humidity and warm nights through much of December and January. Day temperatures were cool, delaying the vine’s physiological advancement. Marlborough breathed a sigh of relief as cyclone Gabrielle minimally impacted the region in February, while wreaking havoc through much of the North Island. The season turned a corner in early March with a return to cool nights and sunnier conditions allowing us to delay harvest, resulting in fruit that reached good sugar levels with attractive flavours, while disease levels remained low. Peak time for intake was the two weeks starting from 27th March and fruit condition remained very good through until the end of harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe fruit used to make this wine mostly came from our Tussocks and Pauls Road vineyards. The vines were thoughtfully managed, with open canopies and prudent crop thinning helping to create fully ripe, clean fruit come harvest time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHand-picked fruit from our Tussocks and Pauls Road vineyards was used to make this wine. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed and the juice was left to settle overnight. This cloudy juice was then gently warmed and inoculated using carefully selected yeast strains. Upon completion of fermentation, the tanks were topped (without sulphur) and let to sit on lees for 4-5 months. The wine was then stabilized and cross-flow filtered, before bottling on 12th October, 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, 94\/100 Points (5 Stars)\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"It's beautifully scented on the nose, showing ripe apricot, Asian pear, lemon peel and white floral aromas, leading to a succulent palate delivering excellent weight and supple texture. Splendidly composed and expressed, making it immediately appealing.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Cooper, 4 stars\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"The youthful, light lemon\/green 2023 vintage (4*) was grown in the Wairau and Awatere valleys. Full-bodied, it is vigorous, with very good depth and delicacy of peach, pear, lychee and spice flavours, dry (2.6 grams\/litre of residual sugar) and lingering.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCandice Chow (Raymond Chan Wine Reviews), 91\/100 Points (4 stars)\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is gentle and soft with aromas of orchard fruit, white florals and a suggestion of honey. Medium-bodied, aromas of apple and pear intermixed with honey, white blossom and a touch of ginger. The wine shows good weight, supported by fresh acidity along a silky flow. Match with dim sum and fish tacos over the next 3 years.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShiny pale straw in colour, pale lemon hues, medium bodied, slight oily viscosity. In the nose, aromas of pears \u0026amp; peaches, a hint of citrus \/ florals, slight nutty \u0026amp; spice notes too. On the palate, flavours of ripe pears \u0026amp; stone-fruit, a crisp almost green-apple acidity \u0026amp; pear skin textures all finishing in unison. Long, spicy bone dry, finish. Delicious! \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Bartlett, NZ Wine Directory.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e2024 James Suckling,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e91\/100 Points, 4 stars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHalliday Wine Companion\u003cstrong\u003e - Highly Recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":41155123249267,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":41155123282035,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Whitehaven-PinotGris-NV.jpg?v=1708304117"},{"product_id":"2023-whitehaven-marlborough-riesling","title":"2023 Whitehaven Marlborough Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003elight yellow green with bright clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e: lemon and lime, white florals, apple and delicate spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eIntense lemon and apple flavours with a crushed rock, mineral focus. The wine is mouth filling yet feels dry with beautifully balanced acidity and a long, crisp spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe recommend drinking our Riesling when it is young and fresh, but the wine is capable of developing nicely beyond five years if carefully cellared.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003eIdeally suited to Asian cuisine, crisp green salads, and ‘fusion’ dishes. This wine is excellent to whet the appetite before a meal, or to cleanse the palate afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.0%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4.9 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e  7.51 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\"\u003e \u003cimg height=\"64\" width=\"64\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/SWNZ_Logo_4512a1df-c800-4dd1-9b30-8c36a59e3e14_480x480.jpg?v=1661821978\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"49\" width=\"74\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/AMW-logo_513e0ff4-7a04-4465-a40a-3006c4ced97d_480x480.jpg?v=1661905574\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; VINIFICATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Dates: \u003c\/strong\u003e4th and 5th of April 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe growing season started with soil moisture at capacity following a wet winter. Flowering conditions in November and December were uneven across Marlborough with some sub-regions achieving a good set and crop load and others below average. Vigilance around disease pressure was paramount, with regular rain events, unusual humidity and warm nights through much of December and January. Day temperatures were cool, delaying the vine’s physiological advancement. The season turned a corner in early March with a return to cool nights and sunnier conditions allowing us to delay harvest, resulting in fruit that reached good sugar levels with attractive flavours, while disease levels remained low. Fruit condition remained very good until the end of harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit used in this Riesling is 31% from Pauls Road (Rapaura) and 69% from Awa-iti (Southern Valleys). The vines were trained to 2 or 3 cane vertical shoot position design. Throughout the growing season the vines were thoughtfully managed, with open canopies and prudent crop thinning helping to create fully ripe, clean fruit come harvest time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eSome fruit was machine harvested in the cool evening and pressed with minimal skin contact. The portion of hand-picked fruit was whole bunch pressed. For both components, a press cut was made to minimise harsh phenolic compounds in the wine. After settling and clarification, the juice was fermented at very low temperature with a select yeast strain to retain the fruit’s intense varietal flavours. The ferment was stopped with some residual sugar to balance the high acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAotearoa Regional Wine Competition 2024, \u003cstrong\u003eSilver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\"Top notch dry Riesling from Whitehaven Wines of Marlborough. This vibrant young Riesling has zesty citrus flavours of lime, lemon and a hint of ripe grapefruit, all balanced by notes of peach and a long finish with bright acidity adding delicious length and great balance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis wine drinks beautifully now, unfolding layers of flavour on days two and three after opening, which suggests it has a long life ahead for those with wine cellars.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eJoelle Thomson, Wine Writer \u0026amp; Author, NZ, 18.5\/20 Pts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Offering terrific fruit purity, the delicately fragrant bouquet shows lime cordial, lemon peel, crunchy apple and white floral notes, leading to a finely flowing palate that's focused with finesse and persistency. Wonderfully enhanced by whispering sweetness and racy acidity, finishing impressively long and refined.\" \u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 95 Pts (5 stars)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":41398631268467,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":41398631301235,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Whitehaven-Riesling-NV.jpg?v=1725512499"},{"product_id":"2024-koparepare-marlborough-riesling","title":"2024 Kōparepare Marlborough Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/lighter_in_alcohol.png?v=1726432463\" alt=\"\" width=\"183\" height=\"49\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKōparepare (gift or contribution in Te Reo M\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Schnebel Sans Pro Cond Thin'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eā\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eori) is a passion project from Whitehaven Wines. For every bottle sold, we donate to \u003cstrong\u003eLegaSea\u003c\/strong\u003e, a non-profit organisation dedicated to restoring \u003cstrong\u003emarine abundance\u003c\/strong\u003e in NZ. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003ePale lemon-gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhite flesh peach, lemon sorbet with hints of floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eAt just 9% alcohol, this Riesling is full of crunchy green apple, lime zest and peach flavours. Produced in a classic mid-sweet style, balanced perfectly with high, mouthwatering acidity, the palate finishes refreshed and cleansed with just a hint of sweetness. It's a delicious and elegant, light-bodied wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a lovely food wine. Excellent as an ap\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003eritif before a meal or to cleanse the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDrinks beautifully now and will age well for at least 5 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e:  32 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2.88\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\" alt=\"This is a Vegan friendly wine\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; WINEMAKING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the previous two years, the growing season leading into the 2024 vintage began after a dry winter, with the soil water balance in deficit. Fewer inflorescences generally and then a protracted flowering window in November and December, resulted in a poor fruit set and fewer berries per bunch than average in most areas of Marlborough. Dry conditions persisted for the duration of the growing season, minimising disease threats and resulting in clean fruit at harvest. A spell of warm weather through late December and January, in combination with the lighter crop, resulted in a rapid physiological advancement against the long-term average. This trend continued until the start of harvest in early March. Fortuitously, the headwaters of the Wairau and Awatere River systems received enough rain to keep irrigation schemes open through the season and into harvest, at which point a return to cool, crisp days became the norm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit for this wine was sourced exclusively from the Fairhall Vineyard in the Rapaura district of the Wairau Valley. The old vines were pruned to a mix of 3 and 4 canes with a vertical shoot positioned canopy. Throughout the growing season the vines were thoughtfully managed, with open canopies to help create ripe, clean fruit at harvest time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Dates: \u003c\/strong\u003e14th of March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit was machine harvested in cool evening conditions and pressed with minimal skin contact. Clear juice was fermented on light solids, at very low temperatures with a select yeast strain to retain the fruit's varietal flavours. The ferment was stopped early by rapidly cooling at just 9% alcohol, leaving a moderate level of natural sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\"Pristine and elegantly expressed, the inviting bouquet shows white flesh peach, lemon sorbet and crunchy apple nuances with a hint of floral overtone. The palate is juicy and lively with fine focus and delicate texture, splendidly complemented by attractive sweetness and vibrant acidity, finishing long and super tasty. Style: Medium-sweet. At its best: now to 2032.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100 points (5 stars) - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Aromatic florals of jasmine and blossom are joined by lime zest, lemon sherbet, and green tea on the nose. The palate is racy and rich, with vibrant bursts of crunchy citrus and green apple fruit, balanced by a subtle hint of quince paste sweetness on the zesty lime finish. Fresh, bright, and delightfully light at 9%.\" \u003cstrong\u003e4.5 stars - The Wine Writer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Still very youthful, the 2024 vintage is a light-bodied (9% alc\/vol), vividly varietal wine. Light lemon\/green, it has strong, fresh, lemony, appley flavours, plentiful sweetness, and finely balanced, mouth-watering acidity. Vigorous and harmonious, it's well-worth cellaring to 2027+. \u003cstrong\u003e4 stars - Michael Cooper\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Bright, even, pale yellow. Fine effervescent clinging to the glass. The nose is fresh, with aromas of Granny Smith, lime and lime blossom. Medium-light-bodied, medium-dry to taste. The fruit is ripe with a mix of zingy fruit and sweet stonefruit, juicy and delicious; a subtle apple skin-like texture added substance, along with crisp acidity, lending a refreshing finish. This 9% alc. Riesling is clean and crisp with a light texture and juiciness. Match with spicy fish tacos and Asian fare.\" \u003cstrong\u003e4 stars - Candice Chow (Raymond Chan Wine Reviews)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":42271957614707,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":42271957647475,"sku":null,"price":252.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/BottleShotwMedals_31.png?v=1736803036"},{"product_id":"2022-whitehaven-single-vineyard-series-block-11-barrel-fermented-sauvignon-blanc-copy","title":"2023 Whitehaven Single Vineyard Series 'Block 11' Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhitehaven’s single vineyard range of wines speak to the importance of terroir in creating unique, premium quality wines, and allow us to showcase outstanding, smaller parcels of fruit identified by our winemakers each vintage. Reflecting the exclusive nature of these wines, each bottle is individually numbered.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe have used a lightweight bottle to lessen this wine’s impact on the environment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eMid straw yellow with bright clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003eStonefruit, citrus, herbs, and florals with a background of oak and malolactic ferment derived creaminess. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium bodied and textural with enticing flavours of peach, melon, lemon and dried herbs.  The oak influence envelopes the palate with pleasing mouthfeel and texture.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eW\u003c\/span\u003ee expect the wine will drink at its optimum in the immediate 5-7 years following Spring 2024. However, the wine has the structure and closure to allow continued development with careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDelicious with lemon and herb chicken, goats’ cheeses and smoked or grilled seafood dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar: \u003c\/strong\u003e1.9g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.4 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.23\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"64\" width=\"64\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/SWNZ_Logo_4512a1df-c800-4dd1-9b30-8c36a59e3e14_480x480.jpg?v=1661821978\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"49\" width=\"74\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/AMW-logo_513e0ff4-7a04-4465-a40a-3006c4ced97d_480x480.jpg?v=1661905574\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; VINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003e4th April 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit for this wine came exclusively from a corner of Block 11, a 5.63 hectare site at Whitehaven's Pauls Road vineyard in the Rapaura District.  The block adjoins the winery and borders the Wairua River, with a free draining, stony silt loam profile.  Throughout the growing season the vines were thoughtfully managed by Corinne Turkington (Vineyard Manager), with open canopies and prudent crop thinning helping to create ripe, clean fruit while retaining freshness come harvest time.  Fruit was hand-picked at 22.5 Brix. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cspan\u003egrowing season started with soil moisture at capacity following a wet winter. Flowering conditions in November and December were not even across Marlborough with some sub-regions achieving a good set and crop load, and others below average. Vigilance around disease pressure was paramount, with regular rain events through the season and unusual humidity and warm nights through much of December and January. Day temperatures were cool, delaying the vine’s physiological advancement. Marlborough breathed a sigh of relief as cyclone Gabrielle minimally impacted the region in February, while wreaking havoc through much of the North Island. The season turned a corner for Marlborough in early March with a return to cool nights and sunnier conditions allowing us to delay harvest, resulting in fruit that reached good sugar levels with attractive flavours, while disease levels remained low. Peak time for intake was the two weeks starting from 27\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e March and fruit condition remained very good through until the end of harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFruit was hand harvested and whole bunch pressed to retain purity and precision in the juice.  Cloudy juice was then run to old French oak puncheons for spontaneous and warm fermentation, in an effort to draw out greater interest and complexity in the wine and build in a more Savoury fruit profile suited to this style of wine.  Over 80% of the wine naturally went through malolactic fermentation producing the softer, creamy lactic acid, aiding mouthfeel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eThe distinctive 2023 vintage (*****) is a single-vineyard wine, hand-picked at Rapaura, in the Wairau Valley, and matured for over a year in old French oak puncheons.  Already delicious, it is bright, light yellow\/green, with a fragrant, complex bouquet.  Full-bodied, it has concentrated, ripe, tropical fruit flavours, enriched by finely integrated oak, balanced acidity and a long, dry (1.9 grams\/litre of residual sugar), very harmonious finish.  \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Cooper, NZ, Five Stars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eThis wine was selected for the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 AMW Annual Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, a representation of the highest calibre of Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough’s 2024 harvest, and the only alternative style of Sauvignon Blanc to be selected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eAn enticing bouquet of lees and a light barrel-ferment quality, complex and youthful, a bouquet with shape and form. Crisp and dry, textured and delicious on the palate. Flavours of lemon and baked apple, grapefruit peel and baking spices from barrel and lees contact. Very good weight and palate appeal, impact of flavours and textures. Lengthy and well made to with or without food. best from 2025 through 2029. \u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, MS, NZ 94 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, NZ - \u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 pts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eHalliday Wine Companion -\u003cstrong\u003e Outstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eRobert Parker, Erin Larkin\u003cstrong\u003e - 92\/100 pts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":42430693474419,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (6 Bottles)","offer_id":42430693507187,"sku":"","price":210.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Whitehaven-BlockII-BarrelFermented-SauvignonBlanc.png?v=1737511948"},{"product_id":"2024-whitehaven-single-vineyard-series-tussocks-skin-contact-pinot-gris","title":"2024 Whitehaven Single Vineyard Series Tussocks Skin Contact Pinot Gris","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhitehaven’s single vineyard range of wines speak to the importance of terroir in creating unique, premium quality wines, and allow us to showcase outstanding, smaller parcels of fruit identified by our winemakers each vintage. Reflecting the exclusive nature of these wines, each bottle is individually numbered.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe have used a lightweight bottle to lessen this wine’s impact on the environment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, elegant rose-gold in colour from 24 hours juice skin contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshly cut stonefruit such as nectarine and apricot, and overlapping notes of rose petal, white florals and baking spice on the nose. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eJuicy core of ripe nectarine, pear and baking spices, with a gentle twist of orange zest. Dry to taste, this wine is full in body and finishing with fine, peppery tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend drinking our 2024 Skin Contact Pinot Gris while it is young and fresh, but the wine can develop nicely beyond five years if carefully cellared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Pinot Gris is made to be enjoyed with food.  We recommend dishes featuring richer seafoods, mushrooms, light game and poultry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar: \u003c\/strong\u003e2.0g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity: \u003c\/strong\u003e5.53 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.33\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"64\" width=\"64\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/SWNZ_Logo_4512a1df-c800-4dd1-9b30-8c36a59e3e14_480x480.jpg?v=1661821978\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"49\" width=\"74\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/AMW-logo_513e0ff4-7a04-4465-a40a-3006c4ced97d_480x480.jpg?v=1661905574\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; VINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28th March 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit for this wine came from our Tussocks Vineyard in the Inland Awatere Valley. One of our favourite blocks, J block – Barrie clone, was used. Picked at the end of vintage, ideal conditions meant grapes were fully ripe and clean when harvested, a perfect fit for this style. Vineyard manager: Dane Forrester.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnlike the previous two years, the growing season leading into the 2024 vintage began after a dry winter, with the soil water balance in deficit. Fewer inflorescences generally and then a protracted flowering window in November and December, resulted in poor fruit set and fewer berries per bunch than the average in most areas. Dry conditions persisted for the duration of the growing season, minimising disease threats and resulting in clean fruit at harvest. A spell of warm weather through late December and January, in combination with the lighter crop, resulted in a rapid physiological advancement against the long term average.  This trend continued until the start of harvest in early March, ahead of earlier predictions in late 2023. Fortuitously, the headwaters of the Wairau and Awatere river systems received enough rain to keep irrigation schemes open through the season and into harvest, at which point a return to cool, crisp days became the norm. Fruit was harvested at more elevated sugar levels than the previous two seasons. Peak intake for the winery was from the 13th March through to the 29th March.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eThe hand-picked fruit was de-stemmed then crushed, before loading into our small bag-press. To maximise flavour with gentle extraction, the must was then let to sit in the press overnight (roughly 24 hours), before pressing off. The clean juice was then transferred to tank, and after 24 hours this juice was racked and warmed. We then inoculated with a selected yeast strain. The wine was fermented until dryness, at a moderate ferment temperature (14-16 deg). After ferment the wine was let to sit on light lees for 4-5 months. We then stabilised and filtered this wine and finally bottled it on the 29\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e August, 2024. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion -\u003cstrong\u003e Outstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex and interesting with a bouquet of baked pear and apple, fresh citrus with a touch of pith and spice, then a clay and stony-soil quality. As oft and satin-cream touch on the palate gives way to a wine of texture and mouthfeel, tannins are fine and poignant, then flavours of pomaceous fruits and spice. Balanced and well made, a lovely food wine. Don’t chill too much for drinking - around 12 Celsius is best. \u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 94 Points, Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":42438098321523,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (6 Bottles)","offer_id":42438098354291,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Whitehaven_-_Tussocks_-_Skin_Contact_-_Pinot_Gris.png?v=1737511697"},{"product_id":"2023-whitehaven-greg-chardonnay-inaugural-release","title":"2023 Whitehaven Greg Chardonnay - inaugural release","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eBright, mid straw, yellow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003eRipe peach and citrus, with complexing savoury and smoky undertones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, dry and elegant, with lovely impact and texture.  The wine possesses a strong spine of fleshy ripe stone fruit and layers of toasty hazelnuts, creamy yeast lees characters and savoury, smoky, flint-like elements.  The wine has excellent length and flavour persistence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe recommend drinking our 2023 Chardonnay in the first 4-6 years after the vintage, but the wine has the structure and closure to allow continued development with careful cellaring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003eOur Chardonnay is a food friendly wine.  A perfect match for Mediterranean food, pork, chicken and creamy mushroom pasta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Room temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eThe ‘Greg’ range is dedicated to the memory of our founder Greg White, 1952-2007 and epitomises regional and varietal expression.  This is the inaugural release of Whitehaven's Greg Single Vineyard Chardonnay, released to celebrate Whitehaven's 30th year.  Only 120 cases produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;1.0 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.52 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.43\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"64\" width=\"64\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/SWNZ_Logo_4512a1df-c800-4dd1-9b30-8c36a59e3e14_480x480.jpg?v=1661821978\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"49\" width=\"74\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/AMW-logo_513e0ff4-7a04-4465-a40a-3006c4ced97d_480x480.jpg?v=1661905574\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Vegan Friendly Wine\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003e4th April 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growers: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe MacLauchlan family, Balvonie Vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSimilar to the previous season, the 2022-23 growing season started with soil moisture at capacity following a wet winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\" lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e Flowering conditions in November and December were not even across Marlborough with some sub-regions achieving a good fruit set and crop load and others below average set. Vigilance around disease pressure was paramount, with regular rain events through the season and unusual humidity and warm nights through much of December and January. Day time temperatures were not warm, delaying the vine’s physiological advancement. Marlborough breathed a sigh of relief as cyclone Gabrielle minimally impacted the region in February, while sadly wreaking havoc through much of the North Island. The season turned a corner for Marlborough in early March with a return to cool nights and sunnier conditions allowing us to delay harvest for as long as possible, resulting in fruit that reached good sugar levels with attractive flavours, while disease levels remained at low manageable levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\" lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eFruit for the Greg Chardonnay is sourced from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eBalvonie Vineyard (formerly known as Rothay). Located in the heart of Marlborough’s Rapaura district, Balvonie Vineyard is a multi-generational property owned by the MacLauchlan family, who have had a connection with Whitehaven dating back to the late 1990s. The block of Mendoza clone Chardonnay was planted in 1995, on a stony, free-draining site with fertile topsoil deposited over millennia due to the site’s close proximity to the Wairau river. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe combination of this soil profile\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e and the naturally small berries and low yields of the Mendoza clone allow the vines to ripen small, golden bunches of intensely flavoured fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\" lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eThe fruit was hand-picked and whole bunch pressed with only free run juice considered for this wine. The juice was lightly settled before being racked and inoculated with selected yeast in stainless steel vessels. Halfway through fermentation, the wine was transferred from tank to French oak puncheons (40% new). The wine underwent full malolactic fermentation and was aged on light lees with occasional lees stirring for 16 months, adding layers of texture, creaminess, and body weight. In order to retain maximum expression, flavour and mouthfeel, the wine has been bottled without fining nor filtration. As a result, a small sediment may develop which is perfectly natural and harmless. \u003ci\u003eCertified Appellation Marlborough Wine, and Vegan Friendly.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eHighly Recommended from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003e NZ Tasting (silver, 90-93 pts).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eA wine in a perfect drinking window with a bouquet of barrel spice and peach, some smoky wood qualities and nectarine, there’s a fine tannin quality on the palate accentuated by the acid line. A baked custard and vanilla spice quality, acidity and weight frame the fruit and wood flavours perfectly. Fuller-bodied with a fruit core and fine savoury wood spice overtures. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2028+. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003e94 Points, Excellent, Cameron Douglas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eBright shiny pale straw in colour with golden hues, medium viscosity. In the nose, ripe peach, nectarine \u0026amp; citrus aromas, smoky, flinty, toasty oak notes follow. The palate is vibrant with juicy stone-fruit flavours, a zesty grape-fruity citrus acidity \u0026amp; lovely creamy, leesy, nutty characters. Mid weighted, layers of complexity \u0026amp; a long dry memorable finish. Excellent. 100% Mendoza grapes from the Balvonie vineyard, hand picked, whole bunch pressed, free run juice, new\/old French oak, 16 months on lees… Only 120 cases produced, celebrating Whitehaven’s 30th Year. 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For every bottle sold, we donate to LegaSea, a non-profit organisation dedicated to restoring marine abundance in NZ. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale, salmon pink colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strawberry, red apple and watermelon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medium-bodied, this wine is generous and fruity, with a delicious strawberries \u0026amp; cream profile, watermelon and spice flavours. It finishes soft and dry, leaving a mouthwatering texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e: This wine is ready to be enjoyed young and fresh, or within two years of the vintage date with careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is a lovely food wine. Pair it with sustainably sourced seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12.5% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.4 g\/L \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.3 g\/L \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.41\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\" alt=\"This is a Vegan friendly wine\"\u003e \u003cimg height=\"58\" width=\"58\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/SWNZ_Logo_4512a1df-c800-4dd1-9b30-8c36a59e3e14_480x480.jpg?v=1661821978\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; WINEMAKING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate\u003c\/strong\u003e: The growing season leading into the 2024 vintage began after a dry winter, with the soil water balance in deficit. Fewer inflorescences and then a protracted flowering window in November and December, resulted in poor fruit set and fewer berries per bunch. Dry conditions persisted for the duration of the growing season, minimising disease threats and resulting in clean fruit. A spell of warm weather through late December and January, in combination with the lighter crop, resulted in a rapid physiological advancement. This trend continued until the start of harvest in early March. Fortuitously, the headwaters of the Wairau and Awatere river systems received enough rain to keep irrigation schemes open through the season and into harvest, at which point a return to cool, crisp days became the norm. 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Fermentation was at cool temperatures with selected yeast to create a wine with pure fruit flavours and freshness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTROPHY - Champion Rosé - Marlborough Wine Show 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"It's delightfully expressed on the nose, showing sweet strawberry, Gala apple, nectarine, and floral aromas. The palate displays youthful fruit flavours with fine texture and beautifully pitched acidity, making it refreshing and mouth-watering.\" \u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 points (5 stars) - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Charming aromas of strawberry, cherry blossoms, and red currant, with a fun whip of strawberry laces. The palate offers a fresh, dry, youthful character with ripe redcurrant, crunchy cranberry, and sweet strawberry flavours mirroring the nose. A subtle saline note intertwines fresh acidity, finishing on lifted, perfumed red fruits.\" \u003cstrong\u003e90\/100 points (4.5 stars) - The Wine Writer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Bright, light pink, the vigorous 2024 vintage is freshly scented, with vibrant, delicate strawberry, watermelon and spice flavours, and a crisp, dry finish. It's full of drink-young charm.\"\u003cstrong\u003e 4 stars - Michael Cooper\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Bright, even, pale blush-pink. The nose is intense, with aromas of strawberry, cherry, rose petals and watermelon. Medium-bodied, aromas of strawberry, raspberry and watermelon melded with rose perfume. The refreshing acidity injects vibrancy into the fragranced fruit, silky and refreshing. Serve as an aperitif or match with cold cuts over the next 2-3 years.\" \u003cstrong\u003e90\/100 points (4 stars) - Candice Chow\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":42591823331443,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":42591823364211,"sku":null,"price":252.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/BottleShotwithmedal.png?v=1736817074"},{"product_id":"2020-koparepare-marlborough-pinot-noir-copy","title":"2021 Kōparepare Marlborough Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKōparepare (gift or contribution in Te Reo M\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Schnebel Sans Pro Cond Thin'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eā\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eori) is a passion project from Whitehaven Wines. For every bottle sold, we donate to \u003cstrong\u003eLegaSea\u003c\/strong\u003e, a non-profit organisation dedicated to restoring \u003cstrong\u003emarine abundance\u003c\/strong\u003e in NZ. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Schnebel Sans Pro Cond Thin'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003eLight ruby with bright clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003eAromatic red cherry and baking spice notes, with a subtle hint of dried thyme, aniseed and mocha adding intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis lighter-bodied wine has varietal flavours of red summer fruits, cinnamon spice, and hints of cocoa. The palate is elegantly framed with silky smooth tannins and a refreshing, clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003eBest enjoyed young, although it does have the potential to age for 2-3 years if carefully cellared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.7 g\/L \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.74\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\" alt=\"This is a vegan friendly wine\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; WINEMAKING\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003e2021 will be remembered as a season of two halves. The early part of the growing season was marked by two severe frost burn events which affected much of the region to varying degrees. This was followed by variable cool and wet weather through flowering, resulting in fewer berries setting per bunch, further reducing crops after the frost damage. Post Christmas however, we could not have asked for a better season. The weather remained warm, but not hot, and we had beautiful diurnal shift leading into harvest, retaining freshness and energy in the fruit, and providing the perfect conditions for flavour development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eFruit for this wine was sourced predominantly from our Little Alfred vineyard (Omaka Valley, Marlborough). The vines were trained to 2-cane VSP, and throughout the growing season shoot thinning, leaf plucking, and crop thinning were used to achieve balanced vines and an open, healthy canopy. The fruit was exceptionally clean, allowing the winemakers to pick at optimal ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest Dates: \u003c\/b\u003eMultiple harvest dates from 6th - 26th March 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e At the winery the fruit was de-stemmed and loaded into various open-top fermenters. A mix of wild and commercial yeast strains were used to ferment this wine. Following pressing off we matured this wine in French barriques (25% new), for around 10 months. After this time, we emptied the barrels and let the wine sit on light lees before filtration. The wine was finally bottled on the 2nd of March, 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003e2024 National Wine Awards of Aotearoa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\"Attractively fruited with savoury nuances, the wine shows dark cherry, sweet plum, floral, thyme, and nutmeg aromas on the nose. The palate delivers juicy fruit flavours with supple texture and polished tannins, finishing lingering and pleasingly dry.\" \u003cstrong\u003e91\/100 points (4.5 stars) - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Doris plum, redcurrant, and tinned strawberry are layered with fresh herbs and subtle spice aromas. The palate is vibrant and polished, red-fruit-driven, with toasted baking spices and gentle, ripe tannins adding depth. Effortlessly smooth and well-integrated, it’s drinking beautifully now. Perfect for sunny afternoons with friends - full of flavour and fantastic value.\" \u003cstrong\u003e91\/100 Points (4.5 stars) - The Wine Writer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“Moderately deep crimson, slightly lighter on the rim. This has an herbaceous bouquet with aromas of cherry, strawberry, thyme and undergrowth. Medium-light bodied, aromas of cherry and raspberry entwined with strawberry, nutmeg, thyme and forest floor. The fruit is enticing with enlivening acidity, flows effortlessly on supple tannin, and has a silky mouthfeel, unfolding hints of rosehip and lending an elegant finish. This Pinot Noir is elegant and well-balanced with delicate details. 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For every bottle sold, we donate to \u003cstrong\u003eLegaSea\u003c\/strong\u003e, a non-profit organisation dedicated to restoring \u003cstrong\u003emarine abundance\u003c\/strong\u003e in NZ. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003ePale lemon colour with bright clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003eLifted notes of ripe nashi pear and fresh almond, with a subtle hint of red apple skin and honey suckle notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:  \u003c\/strong\u003eFlavours of pear, red apple and lemon, with underlying fresh herb notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003ePair with sustainably sourced seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe recommend enjoying this young and fresh, however the wine can develop nicely beyond 3 years if carefully cellared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e:  3.3g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity\u003c\/strong\u003e:  5.8g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.37\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"This is a Vegan friendly wine\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; WINEMAKING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe growing season leading into the 2024 vintage began after a dry winter, with the soil water balance in deficit. Fewer inflorescences and then a protracted flowering window in November and December, resulted in poor fruit set and fewer berries per bunch. Dry conditions persisted for the duration of the growing season, minimising disease threats and resulting in clean fruit. A spell of warm weather through late December and January, in combination with the lighter crop, resulted in a rapid physiological advancement. This trend continued until the start of harvest in early March. Fortuitously, the headwaters of the Wairau and Awatere river systems received enough rain to keep irrigation schemes open through the season and into harvest, at which point a return to cool, crisp days became the norm. Fruit was harvested at more elevated sugar levels than the previous two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit for this wine was sourced from the Rapaura (92%) and Awatere (8%) sub-regions of Marlborough. The vines were pruned to between two and three canes on a vertical shoot positioned trellis. Shoot thinning, leaf plucking, and trimming were used to achieve balanced vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Dates\u003c\/strong\u003e: Multiple harvest dates across March 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Much of this fruit was machine harvested and pressed immediately with minimal skin contact, with the remainder hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed. After cold settling, the clear juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at 14-15 deg, using carefully selected yeast strains. After fermentation, the wine remained on lees for 4-5 months. It was then filtered before being bottled on the 9th of October, 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"It's finely scented on the nose, showing green rockmelon, ripe pear, lemon peel and white floral aromas. The palate delivers bright fruit intensity with fleshy texture and crisp acidity, finishing with succulent, tasty flavours. At its best: now to 2027.\u003cstrong\u003e 5 stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"An ideal, all-purpose wine. Pale lemon\/green, it is medium-to-full-bodied, with very good depth of vibrant pear, lychee and spice flavours, fresh acidity, and a basically dry finish. Best drinking mid-2025+.\" \u003cstrong\u003e 4 stars - Michael Cooper\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is gently full, with aromas of pear, apple and blossom. Medium-light bodied, dry to taste, aromas of pear and apple melded with blossom and a touch of citrus. The fruit is crisp and refreshing with a parallel line of acidity, and the fine-textured phenolics leave a silky mouthfeel. This Pinot Gris is crunchy and refreshing. Match with pulled pork and white fish over the next 2-3 years.\" \u003cstrong\u003e 4 stars - Candice Chow\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Peaches and cream aromas with orange blossom, ginger and nectarine. A soft bready layer complements crunchy young nectarine on the palate with some pithy texture on the finish. Light ginger whispers and soft fresh acidity drive the wine, finishing with wonderful freshness and a lingering peach note. Sunny day sipping, sorted.\" \u003cstrong\u003e90\/100 points (4.5 stars) - The Wine Writer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccolades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":42591837847667,"sku":"","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":42591837880435,"sku":"","price":252.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/KPPG24BottleShotwithmedals.png?v=1736818102"},{"product_id":"2024-koparepare-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2024 Kōparepare Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKōparepare (gift or contribution in Te Reo M\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Schnebel Sans Pro Cond Thin'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eā\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eori) is a passion project from Whitehaven Wines. For every bottle sold, we donate to \u003cstrong\u003eLegaSea\u003c\/strong\u003e, a non-profit organisation dedicated to restoring \u003cstrong\u003emarine abundance\u003c\/strong\u003e in NZ. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003ePale lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003eClassical Marlborough with refined aromas of grapefruit, lemongrass, white peach and crushed herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eFine and elegant with grapefruit, lime, white peach and varietal herbaceous notes. Clean and dry, this medium bodied wine leaves the palate refreshed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003ePair with sustainably sourced seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe recommend enjoying our 2024 Kōparepare Sauvignon Blanc while it is young and fresh, but the wine is capable of developing nicely beyond five years if carefully cellared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2.45g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity\u003c\/strong\u003e:  7.12g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\" alt=\"This is a Vegan friendly wine\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; WINEMAKING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the previous two years, the growing season leading into the 2024 vintage began after a dry winter, with the soil water balance in deficit. Fewer inflorescences generally and then a protracted flowering window in November and December resulted in poor fruit set and fewer berries per bunch than the average in most areas. Dry conditions persisted for the duration of the growing season, minimising disease threats and resulting in clean fruit at harvest. A spell of warm weather through late December and January, in combination with the lighter crop, resulted in a rapid physiological advancement against the long-term average. This trend continued until the start of harvest in early March, ahead of earlier predictions in late 2023. Fortuitously, the headwaters of the Wairau and Awatere river systems received enough rain to keep irrigation schemes open through the season and into harvest, at which point a return to cool, crisp days became the norm. Fruit was harvested at more elevated sugar levels than the previous two seasons.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe are proud to source the fruit for this wine exclusively from Marlborough and are certified with Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW). The fruit for this wine was sourced predominantly from Marlborough’s Wairau Valley, with the balance from the Southern Valleys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Dates: \u003c\/strong\u003e20th and 24th of March, 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit was machine harvested and pressed immediately with minimal skin contact. After settling, the clear juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at 16°C – 12°C with selected yeast strains to preserve pure sub-regional characteristics and varietal flavours. Wines sat on light yeast lees in tank for up to 6 weeks prior to blending in June 24. The wine has been heat and cold stabilised, and sterile filtered, prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003eIt's fresh and brightly expressed on the nose, showing green apple, passionfruit, feijoa, and jasmine aromas, leading to a wonderfully flavoursome palate offering juicy fruit intensity with crisp acidity, finishing long and refreshing. At its best: now to 2027\u003cspan\u003e\" \u003cstrong\u003e93\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/100 points (5 stars) - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Guava, lime, lemon peel, and white grapefruit shine, lifted by citrus blossom and fresh herbs over a stony mineral base. Subtle ripe fruit sweetness adds depth, with a medium body and crisp yet soft (for sauvy!) acidity. Vibrant, approachable, and effortlessly drinkable, with great concentration - an easygoing, feel-good Sauvignon at a brilliant price\" \u003cstrong\u003e92\/100 points (4.5 stars) - The Wine Writer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Made by Whitehaven in support of LegaSea, the 2024 vintage (****) is full of varietal character. Aromatic and punchy, it has good intensity of vibrant passionfruit and green capsicum flavours, with an appetisingly crisp and dry (2.4 gram\/litre of residual sugar), finely balanced finish. Best drinking mid-2025+.\"\u003cstrong\u003e 4 stars - Michael Cooper.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Bright, even, pale yellow with a slight green hue. The nose is softly full, with aromas of apple, salted lime, fresh herb and elderflower. Medium-bodied, aromas of apple, stonefruit, lime and saline melded with elderflower. The fruit is ripe with lush aromas and a floral touch. A touch of sweetness rounds the palate and provides weight, along with lively acidity, and lends a refreshing closing. Match with steamed mussels and fried fish over the next 2-3 years.\" \u003cstrong\u003e4 stars - Candice Chow (Raymond Chan Wine Reviews)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":42591843516531,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":42591843549299,"sku":null,"price":252.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/KPSB24_1.png?v=1740606998"},{"product_id":"2024-koparepare-marlborough-chardonnay","title":"2024 Kōparepare Marlborough Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKōparepare (gift or contribution in Te Reo M\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Schnebel Sans Pro Cond Thin'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eā\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eori) is a passion project from Whitehaven Wines. For every bottle sold, we donate to \u003cstrong\u003eLegaSea\u003c\/strong\u003e, a non-profit organisation dedicated to restoring \u003cstrong\u003emarine abundance\u003c\/strong\u003e in NZ. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright mid-straw. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elevated fruit aromas of grapefruit, apricots and white peach with butterscotch, toasted hazelnuts and oaky spice nuances in the background. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rich, dry, medium to full-bodied wine. Ripe stone fruit and biscuit flavours are supported by a creamy and seamless texture. This finish is well rounded, with hints of toffee and gentle buttery notes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy now until 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis wine is particularly suited to creamy mushroom pasta, poultry and pairs well with seafood dishes.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;1g\/L \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.1g\/L \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"This is a Vegan friendly wine\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/SWNZ_Logo_4512a1df-c800-4dd1-9b30-8c36a59e3e14_480x480.jpg?v=1661821978\" alt=\"\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; WINEMAKING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnlike the previous two years, the growing season leading into 2024 vintage began after a dry winter, with the soil water balance in deficit. Fewer inflorescences generally and then a protracted flowering window in November and December, resulted in poor fruit set and fewer berries per bunch than the average in most areas. Dry conditions persisted for the duration of the growing season, minimising disease threats and resulting in clean fruit at harvest.  A spell of warm weather through later December and January, in combination with the lighter crop, resulted in a rapid physiological advancement against the long-term average.  This trend continued until the start of harvest in early March. Fortuitously, the headwaters of the Wairau and Awatere River systems received enough rain to keep irrigation systems open through the season and into harvest, at which point cool, crisp days became the norm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit for this wine is a blend of three Chardonnay clones - Mendoza, Clone 15, and Clone 95 - sourced from Pauls Road and Rothay vineyards. Both vineyards are in the Rapaura area of the central Wairau Valley. Vines are trained to two or three canes on a vertical trellis, with balanced pruning, shoot thinning, tucking, and trimming to achieve an open, healthy canopy and clean, ripe fruit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple picks from the 7th of March - 24th of March, 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit was hand-picked and immediately whole cluster pressed. The juice was lightly settled before being racked and inoculated for fermentation. Halfway through fermentation, the wine was transferred to French oak of which 8% was new oak and 92% older. The wine underwent full malolactic fermentation and was aged in barrel, on lees, for 10 months to aid texture and richness on the palate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"It's finely expressed on the nose, showing apricot, rock melon, nougat, almond meal, and lemon peel aromas. The palate delivers silky flow and juicy fruit flavours, splendidly framed by bright acidity, making it harmonious and elegantly flavoursome. At its best: now to 2028.\"\u003cstrong\u003e 91\/100 points (4.5 stars) - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Jasmine, ripe nectarine and lemon peel with a touch of toast and oatmeal on the nose. The palate is broad and smooth, with peachy richness through the mid-palate, a flicker of fresh pineapple, and a creamy texture wrapped in subtle spice. Ripe, fresh and easygoing with enough weight and balance to keep it gliding, not drifting.\" \u003cstrong\u003e90 points (4.5 stars) - The Wine Writer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is full, with aromas of stonefruit, citrus, rock melon and brioche. Medium-full bodied, aromas of grapefruit, nectarine and rock melon melded with vanilla and brioche. The fruit is lush, supported by invigorating acidity. Creamy and toasty elements elevate and contribute to its layers and mouthfeel. An amiable, succulent Chardonnay. Match with fulled pork and poach chicken over the next 3 years.\" \u003cstrong\u003e18+\/20 pts (91 pts), Candice Chow for Raymond Chan Wine Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":42591844368499,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":42591844401267,"sku":null,"price":252.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/KPCH24with_medals.png?v=1750884488"},{"product_id":"2024-mansion-house-bay-marlborough-pinot-gris","title":"2024 Mansion House Bay Marlborough Pinot Gris","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale lemon with a bright clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifted notes of ripe nashi pear and fresh almond, with a subtle hint of red apple skin and honey suckle notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eFresh pear, red apple, and lemon flavours, with underlying herb notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Food Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e Try serving with pasta, mushroom or poultry dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e This wine is ready to be enjoyed now or within three years of the vintage date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"topPadding\"\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:                      \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:          \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e3.3 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e                         5.8 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:                                \u003c\/strong\u003e3.37\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"topPadding\"\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; VINIFICATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Dates: \u003c\/strong\u003eMultiple dates March 2024.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe growing season started with soil moisture at capacity following a wet winter. Flowering conditions in November and December were uneven across Marlborough with some sub-regions achieving a good set and crop load and others below average. Vigilance around disease pressure was paramount, with regular rain events, unusual humidity and warm nights in December and January. Day temperatures were cool, delaying the vine’s physiological advancement. Marlborough breathed a sigh of relief as cyclone Gabrielle minimally impacted the region in February, while wreaking havoc through much of the North Island. The season turned a corner for in early March with a return to cool nights and sunnier conditions allowing us to delay harvest, resulting in fruit that reached good sugar levels with attractive flavours, while disease levels remained low. Fruit condition remained very good through until the end of harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eMade with 100% Pinot Gris from fruit from the Awatere (8%) and Rapaura (92%) regions of Marlborough.  Fruit was machine harvested and pressed immediately with minimal skin contact, with the remainder hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed.  After cold settling the clear juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks.  After fermentation the wine remained on lees for 3-4 months and was filtered then bottled on the 9th October 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\" alt=\"Vegan Friendly Wine\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Accolades]]  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":42920308539507,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":42920308572275,"sku":"","price":216.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/MansionHouseBay-SauvignonBlancNV_12064d69-eada-4eb4-953b-cce2a0f493e6.png?v=1742358129"},{"product_id":"2023-whitehaven-marlborough-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium purple with bright clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifted notes of red plum and dark cherries, with a hint of aniseed, cocoa, thyme and subtle wood smoky oak notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flavours of dark cherries, with gentle aniseed and 5-spice, and underlying oak notes entrenched on a silky, long palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e Particularly suited to game meat dishes such as venison and duck, but also a wonderful accompaniment to other red meat dishes. Serve at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Although delicious now, we anticipate this wine will develop gracefully over the next 5-6 years if cellared carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Alcohol: \u003c\/strong\u003e14%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e [[\/Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; VINIFICATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Similar to the previous season, the 2022-23 growing season started with soil moisture at capacity following a wet winter. Flowering conditions in November and December were uneven across Marlborough, with some sub-regions achieving a good fruit set and crop load, and others below average set. Vigilance around disease pressure was paramount, with regular rain events through the season, unusual humidity, and warm nights through much of December and January. Daytime temperatures were not warm, delaying the vine's physiological advancement. Marlborough breathed a sigh of relief as cyclone Gabielle minimally impacted the region in February, while sadly wreaking havoc through much of the North Island. The season turned a corner for Marlborough in early March with a return to cool nights and sunnier conditions allowing us to delay harvest for as long as possible, resulting in fruit that reached good sugar levels with attractive flavours, while disease levels remained low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes for this wine were grown in the Southern Valley’s (64%) and Awatere Valley (36%) of Marlborough. Multiple clones of Pinot Noir were used to make this wine, with the vines trained to 2-cane VSP. The canopies are meticulously maintained, ensuring beautifully ripe, clean fruit come harvest time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple harvest dates from 16th March to 14th April 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e All the fruit used to make this wine was hand-picked during the cool Autumn mornings. At the winery, the fruit was gently loaded into our de-stemmer, and by using a conveyor the berries were loaded directly into various small, open-top stainless-steel tanks. After 5-6 days of cold soak, the must was allowed to warm and fermentation began, utilising either a wild yeast or inoculated with a selected strain. Following ferment, the wine was pressed off and settled overnight, then gently pumped to French oak barrels (21% new). The wine was left to mature for 10 months and then racked to tank. The wine was filtered and finally bottled on the 1st of March, 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Details]]  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACCOLADES\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTaking advantage of Whitehaven’s access to 35 sites across Marlborough’s three main sub-regions, this is a blend of fruit (and clones) from the clay-based soils of Marlborough’s Southern Valleys with vineyards in the cool, windy Awatere Valley. As such it’s a wonderfully elegant Pinot that manages to deliver a beautiful balance between scented, leafy, red fruit aromatics, and then succulent, savoury complexity in the mouth. Although the alcohol at 14% feels a bit high, like its sibling Sauvignon it offers terrific value for money given its quality, length and sheer drinkability.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSusie \u0026amp; Peter’s New Zealand Wines of the Year 2026, 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2026 Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards,\u003cstrong\u003e Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e2025 Global Fine Wine Challenge, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eJ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eudges Selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, fresh, fruity and varietal with scents of red cherry and plum then a violet rose quality, clay and stony soil ideas then a raspberry fresh quality. Dry, fruity and varietal with flavours that mirror the bouquet led by plum and cherry. Tannins are fin and polished with acidity adding crispness and contrast to the core fruit flavours. Balanced, well-made and ready to drink from 2025 through 2029. \u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, MS: 90 Points, Premium\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe youthful 2023 vintage was hand-harvested in the Awatere Valley and Southern Valleys.  Bright ruby, it is mouthfilling, with concentrated, vibrant cherry, plum and spice flavours, nutty and savoury notes adding complexity, and good tannin backbone.  A very ageworthy red, it's well worth cellaring to 2027+. \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Cooper, 4.5 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\"\u003eLight crimson, even colour throughout. The nose is gently full, with aromas of cherry, black raspberry, spice and floral hints. Medium-bodied, aromas of cherry, black raspberry entwined with dark herb and cinnamon. The aromatics show lovely depth, layering spice and herb that elevate and linger to a long, broody finish. This Marlborough Pinot Noir is silky, possessing attractive aromatics and an enticing appeal. Match with lamb koftas and lamb ribs over the next 3+ years. Handpicked fruit from Awatere and Southern Valleys, fermented to 14% alc. 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Vines are trained to two or three canes on a vertical trellis, with balanced pruning, shoot thinning, tucking, and trimming to achieve an open, healthy canopy and clean, ripe fruit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnlike the previous two years, the growing season leading into the 2024 vintage began after a dry winter, with the soil water balance in deficit. Fewer inflorescences generally and then a protracted flowering window in November and December, resulted in poor fruit set and fewer berries per bunch than the average in most areas. Dry conditions persisted for the duration of the growing season, minimising disease threats and resulting in clean fruit at harvest. A spell of warm weather through late December and January, in combination with the lighter crop, resulted in a rapid physiological advancement against the long-term average.  This trend continued until the start of harvest in early March. Fortuitously, the headwaters of the Wairau and Awatere River systems received enough rain to keep irrigation schemes open through the season and into harvest, at which point a return to cool, crisp days became the norm.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was hand-picked and immediately whole-bunch pressed.  The heavy pressings were kept separate to minimise the phenolics.  The free run juice was lightly settled overnight, before being racked to a stainless-steel tank, where it was inoculated to start fermentation.  Halfway through fermentation, the wine was transferred to French oak of which 22% was new, 10% one year old and 68% older oak and predominantly 500L puncheons. 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The nose is full, with aromas of lemon, stone fruit, pineapple and brioche. Medium-full bodied, aromas of lemon and grapefruit intermixed with pineapple, peach and brioche. The fruit is bright with good energy, enlivening acidity carries grapefruit zest along a creamy palate to a pleasing finish. The Chardonnay is appealing and ready to drink with good balance and elegance. Match with lemon chicken and grouper over the next 3 years. Fermented to 13.5% alc. Vegan friendly. \u003cstrong\u003eCandice Chow (Raymond Chan Wine Reviews),18.5\/20 pts (93 pts)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bouquet of freshness and varietal suggestions of stone fruits , apple and grapefruit peel. There’s a light mineral quality then some barrel smoke and fine lees complexities. On the palate a nice weight and mouthfeel with flavours of citrus first then apple . Fine tannins from barrel then fruit and a youthful acid drive. A wine for drinking with food then on its own, if you like, from 2027 through 2030. \u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, 92 Pts, Premium.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003eSakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2026,\u003cstrong\u003e Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":43060712964211,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":43060712996979,"sku":"","price":384.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Whitehaven-Chardonnay-2024website.png?v=1747345424"},{"product_id":"2024-whitehaven-greg-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2024 Whitehaven Greg Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright, with pale lemon green hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003eOur 2024 Greg Sauvignon Blanc displays distinctive Awatere Valley sub-regional characteristics of fresh nettle, hints of green capsicum and citrus notes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003ePunchy, weighty and fleshy, showing excellent delicacy, purity and generosity from a ripe year in the Awatere valley. Mouth-filling lime and gooseberry dominate with and a fresh ripe herbaceous undercurrent. Finely textured, fully dry, the wine finishes with a lingering saline and mineral streak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eWe recommend drinking our Greg Sauvignon Blanc while it is young and fresh, but the wine can develop nicely beyond five years if carefully cellared. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eA perfect accompaniment to fresh seafood, summer salads, grilled herbed chicken, and creamy goats cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe: \u003c\/strong\u003eLightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ‘Greg’ range is dedicated to the memory of our founder Greg White, 1952-2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.5\u003cbr\u003eResidual Sugar: 2.05 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eTitratable Acidity: 7.4 g\/L\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"64\" width=\"64\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/SWNZ_Logo_4512a1df-c800-4dd1-9b30-8c36a59e3e14_480x480.jpg?v=1661821978\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"49\" width=\"74\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/AMW-logo_513e0ff4-7a04-4465-a40a-3006c4ced97d_480x480.jpg?v=1661905574\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Vegan Friendly Wine\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; VINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003e17th – 18th March 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Sauvignon Blanc, MS clone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growers: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Peter family, Alton Downs Vineyard, Awatere Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eUnlike the previous two years, the growing season leading into the 2024 vintage began after a dry winter, with the soil water balance in deficit. Fewer inflorescences generally and then a protracted flowering window in November and December, resulted in poor fruit set and fewer berries per bunch than the average in most areas. Dry conditions persisted for the duration of the growing season, minimising disease threats and resulting in clean fruit at harvest. A spell of warm weather through late December and January, in combination with the lighter crop, resulted in a rapid physiological advancement against the long-term average.  This trend continued until the start of harvest in early March. Fortuitously, the headwaters of the Wairau and Awatere River systems received enough rain to keep irrigation schemes open through the season and into harvest, at which point a return to cool, crisp days became the norm. Fruit was harvested at more elevated sugar levels than the previous two seasons. Peak intake for th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ee winery was from the 13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eth March through to the 29th March. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eWe are proud to source the fruit for this wine from a single vineyard in the Awatere valley, a legacy that has continued for many years. Vines are cane pruned on a vertical shoot positioned trellis. Shoot thinning, leaf plucking, and trimming are used to achieve balanced vines, a healthy canopy and clean fruit.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit from Alton Downs Vineyard was machine harvested in the cool morning conditions and pressed immediately with minimal skin contact. After cold settling, the clear juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at 12°C - 16°C with selected yeast strains to preserve pure sub regional characters and varietal flavours. Wine sat on light yeast lees in tank for up to 6 months. The wine has been heat and cold stabilised, and sterile filtered, prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The youthful 2024 vintage, grown in the Alton Downs Vineyard, is a vibrant, well-ripened expression of the Awatere Valley.  Bright, light lemon\/green, it is mouthfilling, vigorous and dry (2.1 grams\/litre of residual sugar), with mouth-watering acidity and penetrating peach, passionfruit, lime and green capsicum flavours, showing excellent delicacy, poise and length.  Best drinking mid-2026+.\"\u003cstrong\u003e 5 Stars, Michael Cooper ONZM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Very perfumed and floral with chalk over fresh limes, citrus blossoms and a touch of white currants. Medium-bodied, fleshy and mouth-filling with juicy citrus fruit at the core. Flavorful and very balanced. Vegan. Sustainable. Drink now. Screw cap.\" \u003cstrong\u003e91 points, James Suckling NZ Tasting 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit is sourced from a single vineyard in the Awatere Valley. Fragrant with crushed limes, sea shell and blackcurrant leaf. A basis of tropical fruit but centred in citrus and minerality. There is subtle elderflower blossom and white pepper spice. This is everything one is looking for in memorable Marlborough sauvignon blanc, but manicured with supple acidity and with a powerful nature to the fruit. \u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion 2026, 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":43170247147635,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (6 Bottles)","offer_id":43170247180403,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Whitehaven_-_Greg_-_Sauvignon_Blanc_2024_webiste.png?v=1751510451"},{"product_id":"2024-whitehaven-single-vineyard-series-fossil-block-riverside-chardonnay","title":"2024 Whitehaven Single Vineyard Series Fossil Block Riverside Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhitehaven’s single vineyard range of wines speak to the importance of terroir in creating unique, premium quality wines, and allow us to showcase outstanding, smaller parcels of fruit identified by our winemakers each vintage. Reflecting the exclusive nature of these wines, each bottle is individually numbered. ‘Fossil Block’ is the name of the vineyard block where fruit for this wine is sourced – named for the ancient Awatere river fossils found at the site. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe have used a lightweight bottle to lessen this wine’s impact on the environment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003ePale-straw yellow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eThe wine possesses a unique aromatic profile, reflecting where it is grown – the essence of \u003cem\u003eterroir\u003c\/em\u003e. Lifted and refined, with floral characteristics, white stone fruit and subtle crystalline, flinty and earthy undertones. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eConcentrated yet delicate, a thread of mineral salinity, reminiscent of river stones, runs through the palate. The distinct mineral structure supports complex stone fruit and citrus flavours. Vibrant acidity carries the wine to a long, flinty finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Enjoy now for its freshness and purity, or cellar for 5-7 years to reveal richer, more complex flavours and a silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eThe wine’s vibrant acidity and mineral backbone pair seamlessly with fresh seafood such as oysters, seared scallops or simply grilled fish.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eThe textural depth of the palate \u003c\/span\u003ewould also\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e compliment roasted chicken \u003c\/span\u003edishes\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e, creamy risotto, or soft-ripened cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDry\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e5.6 g\/L\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/SWNZ_Logo_4512a1df-c800-4dd1-9b30-8c36a59e3e14_480x480.jpg?v=1661821978\" alt=\"\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/AMW-logo_513e0ff4-7a04-4465-a40a-3006c4ced97d_480x480.jpg?v=1661905574\" alt=\"\" width=\"74\" height=\"49\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; VINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e17th March 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eThe Fossil Block Chardonnay comes from a small 0.23-hectare parcel of Chardonnay (clone 95) planted nearly 20 years ago beside the Awatere River at Whitehaven’s Tussocks vineyard. The site’s fluvial soils are rich with oceanic fossil material, inspiring the wine’s name and contributing a refined mineral character to the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003ePruned to two canes and naturally low yielding, the block has become a favourite for consistently producing fruit which is distinct and compelling.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eUnlike the previous two years, the growing season leading into the 2024 vintage began after a dry winter, with the soil water balance in deficit. Fewer inflorescences generally and then a protracted flowering window in November and December, resulted in poor fruit set and fewer berries per bunch than the average in most areas. Dry conditions persisted for the duration of the growing season, minimising disease threats and resulting in clean fruit at harvest. A spell of warm weather through late December and January, in combination with the lighter crop, resulted in a rapid physiological advancement against the long-term average.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFortuitously, the headwaters of the Wairau and Awatere river systems received enough rain to keep irrigation schemes open through the season and into harvest, at which point a return to cool, crisp days became the norm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eThe fruit was hand\u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eharvested in the cool of the morning and whole\u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003ecluster pressed, with the free run juice carefully separated from the heavier pressings. After a brief settling of less than 10 hours, the juice was racked with all light solids retained\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e to contribute palate weight and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eFermentation began in stainless steel tank with cultured yeast\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e before being transferred midway to seasoned 500L French oak puncheons\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eNo new oak was used, ensuring the wine’s restrained character and mineral thread. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation and matured for 11 months in oak on lees, followed by a further 4 months in tank. Bottled with no fining \u003c\/span\u003eor filtering\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e to preserve integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe debut 2024 vintage (*****) is a distinctive, refined wine, hand-picked in the inland Awatere Valley.  Fermented and aged for 11 months in French oak puncheons, it was bottled unfined and unfiltered.  Bright, light lemon\/green, it is mouthfilling, subtle and finely textured, with lovely delicacy and depth of well-ripened, peachy, citrusy flavours, finely integrated biscuity and toasty oak, balanced acidity, a slightly creamy note, and notable harmony and length.  Already delicious, it should be at its best 2028+. \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Cooper ONZM, 5 stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFruit is from the Tussocks vineyard in Awatere Valley and therefore displays those pretty blush nectarines and ruby grapefruit zest. Some two-tone strawberries and pineapple skin. The fruit is ripe but vibrating with energy and zing, the palate moves into soft, whipped meringue and cashew butter. It's a coordinated marriage of stunning fruit, crafted oak and creamy texture. A real wine of merit. This will age beautifully. \u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion, 95 Pts (Special Value Rosette)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eA lovely example, light and refreshing bouquet and palate of citrus, mandarin, some pith and peel then a mineral and gentle saline quality. Crisp and dry with a decent weight and satin mouthfeel. Fine fruit tannins and layer of wood spice and lees, a Chablis-ien idea comes to mind. Well made with best drinking from day of purchase through 2030. \u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eA taut, restrained and chalky wine, built on a frame of saline acidity and long lemon peel, grapefruit pith flavours. There is a finesse to its light-bodied length. This can be enjoyed now for tangy refreshment or given some time in bottle to develop toasty, savoury complexity. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Real Review, 90 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":43930853998707,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (6 Bottles)","offer_id":43930854031475,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/WhitehavenFossilblockforwebsite.jpg?v=1758661381"},{"product_id":"2023-whitehaven-marlborough-noble-riesling-375ml","title":"2023 Whitehaven Marlborough Noble Riesling 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eMid lemon, with bright clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifted notes of Manuka honey and peach flesh, with hints of lavender and poached stone fruits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poached apricot syrup and honey notes, with a gentle citrus curl. The palate is lush with ripe fruit, but with enough firmness to ensure a clean finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicious drunk now but will age gracefully over many years if cellared correctly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e Try this wine with rich, soft cheeses and sweet desserts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 375ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 164 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.4 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.69\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_thumb.png?v=1568074935\" alt=\"Vegan friendly wine\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; VINIFICATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:  \u003c\/strong\u003e17th May, 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit for this wine was sourced predominately from Awa-Iti vineyard, located in Brancott Valley of Marlborough. The vines are pruned to two canes on a vertical shoot positioned trellis. Shoot thinning, leaf plucking, and trimming are used to achieve balanced vines, a healthy canopy and clean fruit, before the on-set of late harvest botrytis (bunch infection approx. 50%) which is ideal for this style of wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:  \u003c\/strong\u003eSimilar to the previous season, the 2023 growing season started with soil moisture at capacity following a wet winter. Flowering conditions in November and December were not even across Marlborough with some sub-regions achieving a good set and crop load and others below average set. Vigilance around disease pressure was paramount, with regular rain events through the season and unusual humidity and warm nights through much of December and January. Day time temperatures were not warm, delaying the vine’s physiological advancement. Marlborough breathed a sigh of relief as cyclone Gabrielle minimally impacted the region in February, while wreaking havoc through much of the North Island. The season turned a corner for Marlborough in early March with a return to cool nights and sunnier conditions allowing us to delay harvest foras long as possible, resulting in fruit that reached good sugar levels with attractive flavours, while disease levels remained low and manageable. Fruit condition remained very good through until the end of harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e  The fruit for this wine was hand-harvested on a cool May morning. At the winery, the fruit was destemmed and crushed, then allowed to soak in our press overnight for maximum flavour extraction. The following day the juice was pressed off and was  then allowed to settle for 48 hours. After this settling period, the clear juice was racked off and  fermentation was then started with a selected yeast strain. The ferment was stopped when we felt the balance between sweetness and acid was achieved. This wine was bottled on the 12th September, 2023. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW RELEASE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/\u003cspan\u003eAccolades\u003c\/span\u003e]]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":44057893994611,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":44057894027379,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Whitehaven_-_Noble_Riesling_-_NV.jpg?v=1762292841"},{"product_id":"2025-whitehaven-marlborough-gewurztraminer","title":"2025 Whitehaven Marlborough Gewürztraminer","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eMedium lemon with a bright clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFragrant varietal aromas of rose petal, orange blossom and ginger spice notes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLush palate with flavours of lychee, ginger spice, clover honey and ripe citrus. This medium-bodied wine has balanced sweetness with a long, cleansing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend enjoying our 2025 Gewurztraminer while it is young and fresh, but the wine can develop nicely beyond 5-7 years if carefully cellared. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend dishes with aromatic spices and flavours, such as Moroccan, Thai or Chinese dishes.\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.6g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e  4.4g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.72\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"This is a vegan friendly wine\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/SWNZ_Logo_4512a1df-c800-4dd1-9b30-8c36a59e3e14_480x480.jpg?v=1661821978\" alt=\"\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/AMW-logo_513e0ff4-7a04-4465-a40a-3006c4ced97d_480x480.jpg?v=1661905574\" alt=\"\" width=\"74\" height=\"49\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; VINIFICATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003eMarch 13th and April 2nd, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Winter season prior to commencement of growth in Spring 2024 provided the perfect amount of rain to ensure strong, healthy early season growth. Higher than average inflorescence numbers and then one of the most perfect and quick flowering periods in memory ensured a very high crop potential and full bunches. By mid-season, grapevine phenology was tracking well in advance of the long-term average. This changed in the second half of the season with milder growing conditions and the larger crop slowing ripening down. Substantial fruit thinning was often required to ensure timely ripeness at harvest. Dry conditions in the lead up to harvest, along with the clean flowering, ensured disease pressure remained low. Vintage commenced in early March, with the majority of fruit harvested in the last 2 weeks of March and early April. Conditions remained dry and fruit remained in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eFruit for this wine came from Whitehaven’s Rapaura site, and Riverstone Vineyard in the Waihopai Valley. Pruned to 2-3 cane VSP, these vines are carefully managed over the growing season with the aim of producing beautifully ripe, clean fruit come harvest time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit from both vineyards was hand-picked on a cool autumn morning. At the winery the grapes were destemmed and crushed before being pumped to the press. We let this must sit overnight in the press, before pressing off the following morning. The juice was then let to settle for 48 hours and then the clear juice was racked off and warmed for fermentation, using an aromatic yeast strain. The ferment was regularly tasted and then stopped when we felt the balance of the wine was right. We then let the wine sit on light lees for 3-4 months, before stabilizing and filtering. The wine was then bottled on the 22nd October, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e2026 Mundus Vini Spring Tasting,\u003cstrong\u003e Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAromas of Turkish delight, old fashioned red roses and raspberry marshmallow-like flavours all combine on the nose of this Gewürztraminer. It's a medium sweet style with 19.6 grams residual sugar per litre, which brings weight that is balanced by notes of freshness from Marlborough's cool nights - this gives freshness and acidity to this wine's lingering taste. 17.5\/20, \u003cstrong\u003eJoelle Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":44209769185395,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (12 bottles)","offer_id":44209769218163,"sku":null,"price":384.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Whitehaven-Gewurztraminer-NV.jpg?v=1727321208"},{"product_id":"2022-whitehaven-the-daughters-pinot-noir-rose-methode-traditionnelle","title":"2022 Whitehaven 'The Daughters' Pinot Noir Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate Whitehaven co-founder Greg white was immensely proud of his three daughters.  A legacy which Sue White has continued at the helm of Whitehaven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘The Daughters’ Pinot Noir Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle celebrates the special connection that Greg shared with his daughters, and the importance Sue continues to have in their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing traditional sparkling winemaking techniques, combined with Marlborough’s cool climate and plentiful sunshine, this is Whitehaven’s second Marlborough Méthode, the first being a Chardonnay\/Pinot Noir Cuvée named ‘Samantha’. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eClassic pale salmon colour with a fine bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eElegant notes of wild strawberries, fresh raspberries and florals with an appealing yeast-derived brioche and custard character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis Méthode Traditionnelle is a fine and elegant dry style of wine with freshness, gentle creaminess and impeccable balance. The aromas are reflected in the flavour profile and carry on to a long, precise, cleansing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e3-5 years upon release. Over time we expect it will develop more toasty and savoury notes, and roundness on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTry lightly grilled tuna or gentle oak smoked salmon.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.2%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar: \u003c\/strong\u003e3.7g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.3g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePH: \u003c\/strong\u003e3.25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking and Vineyards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our third release of ‘The Daughters’ Méthode Traditionnelle rosé. The wine is named in recognition of Greg White’s admiration and love for his three daughters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was produced from Pinot Noir fruit from our Little Alfred vineyard in Marlborough’s Omaka Valley.  A select parcel of fruit was handpicked at low Brix (19.6) to capture delicate flavours with bright acidity, and then gently whole bunch pressed to extract clean, pure juice for fermentation into base wine with a neutral yeast strain.  Once primary fermentation was complete, the wine rested on lees (yeast sediment) for 6 months before it underwent malolactic fermentation to soften the acidity and microbially stabilise the wine. The wine was then bottled with a small addition of sugar and yeast (tirage) and underwent a second fermentation in bottle which produced additional alcohol and trapped carbon dioxide in the bottle (giving the bubbly effect upon opening in the finished wine). 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Crisp, dry, a very nice creamy-mousse mouthfeel, some acid led phenolics layer in texture and length. Balanced and well made with a fine finish. Leesy and fruity, crisp and dry. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2030. \u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 93 Points, Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhitehaven is a member of Méthode Marlborough, a group of likeminded winemakers whose focus is to produce top quality sparkling wines made using the same traditional methods as their counterparts in Champagne. They use the same grape varieties, in this case solely Pinot Noir, which gives this dry sparkling rosé its pink hue and its aromas of raspberries, red currants and dried strawberries, which are held together here in a vibrantly youthful style of bubbly - newly disgorged, containing 3.7 grams per litre of residual grape sweetness and a long finish. Its best drinking window is now and over the next three years, which will see it soften and evolve into a more toasty style of bubbly. 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A ripe citrus line and leafy green notes provide definition, leading to a lingering and precise finish. Fresh and elegant, supported by cleansing acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend drinking our 2025 Sauvignon Blanc while it is young and fresh, but the wine can develop nicely beyond five years if carefully cellared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e A perfect accompaniment to oysters and fresh seafood, Japanese cuisine, summer salads, light poultry and salty cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar: \u003c\/strong\u003e1.4 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.51 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/SWNZ_Logo_4512a1df-c800-4dd1-9b30-8c36a59e3e14_480x480.jpg?v=1661821978\" alt=\"\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/AMW-logo_513e0ff4-7a04-4465-a40a-3006c4ced97d_480x480.jpg?v=1661905574\" alt=\"\" width=\"74\" height=\"49\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; VINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14th of March to 10th of April 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e We are proud to source the fruit for this wine exclusively from Marlborough and to be certified with Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW). A mix of company owned or managed vineyards, and contract grower vineyards, are pruned to between two and four canes on a vertical shoot positioned trellis. Shoot thinning, leaf plucking and trimming are used to achieve balanced vines, a healthy canopy and clean fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Winter season prior to commencement of growth in Spring 2024 provided the perfect amount of rain to ensure strong, healthy early season growth. Higher than average inflorescence numbers and then one of the most perfect and quick flowering periods in memory ensured a very high crop potential and full bunches. By mid-season, grapevine phenology was tracking well in advance of the long-term average. This changed in the second half of the season with milder growing conditions and the larger crop slowing ripening down. Substantial fruit thinning was often required to ensure timely ripeness at harvest. Dry conditions in the lead up to harvest, along with the clean flowering, ensured disease pressure remained low. Vintage commenced in early March, with the majority of fruit harvested in the last 2 weeks of March and early April. Conditions remained dry and fruit remained in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eFruit was machine harvested and pressed immediately with minimal skin contact.  After settling, the clear juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at 16°C – 12°C with selected yeast strains to preserve pure sub regional characters and varietal flavours.  Wines sat on light yeast lees in tank for approximately 2 months prior to blending in July 25. The wine has been heat and cold stabilised, and sterile filtered at bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e2026 Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards, \u003cstrong\u003eDiamond Trophy and Double Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e2026 Mundus Vini Spring Tasting, \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAMW Collection 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e - Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025 was named among this collection of 12 wines representing the pinnacle of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach year, Appellation Marlborough Wine selects a standout group of Sauvignon Blancs that reflect the best of Marlborough. These wines demonstrate excellence in origin, authenticity, and craft. The Collection represents different subregions, winemaking styles, and the diversity of Marlborough’s terroir - all underpinned by AMW’s strict certification. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA powerful, pungent and distinctive bouquet then packed with flavours passionfruit and lime, nettles and cape gooseberry, apple and hay. The acid line is equally bold and expressive wrapping itself around the core fruit and dumping flavours throughout the palate including jalapeno. Fresh, salivating, fruity and ready for drinking from day of purchase through 2027. Drink today, not too chilled and perhaps with some freshly shucked oysters.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 93 Points, Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh lemon and white peach on the palate, with a zesty lime finish. Bright, dry, and full of personality. Selected for the AMW Annual Collection of 12 wines reflecting the best of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Lovely with freshly shucked oysters and a squeeze of lemon. \u003cstrong\u003eHome Front Magazine Summer Tasting, 93\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis has a clean, mineral nose with fresh limes, green guavas, sliced apples and crushed chalk. Very pretty and balanced with medium body and clean acidity. Flavorful and seductive. Sustainable. Drink now. Screw cap. \u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, 90 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2025 Sauvignon Blanc is piercing and intense, laden with juicy, sweet lemon, green apple and brine. On the palate, the wine is pure and pristine, focused and saline, with a slew of passion fruit and pineapple husk. The acidity is like a bell tolling on a cold morning. There are some attractive savory elements here too. 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Ideal with seafood, sushi, light summer salads and fresh cheeses, or enjoy alongside prosciutto and melon for a relaxed, summer pairing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\" alt=\"This is a vegan friendly wine\"\u003e \u003cimg height=\"64\" width=\"64\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/SWNZ_Logo_4512a1df-c800-4dd1-9b30-8c36a59e3e14_480x480.jpg?v=1661821978\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"49\" width=\"74\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/AMW-logo_513e0ff4-7a04-4465-a40a-3006c4ced97d_480x480.jpg?v=1661905574\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; VINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis Pinot Noir Rosé is sourced from two estate-owned and managed vineyards. 77% from Pauls Road and 23% from Holmewood (both located in the Rapaura area, Central Wairau). The Pinot Noir blocks were specifically designated for rose production-clones 10\/5,777 and 114.Vines were trained to a mixture of 2 and 3 cane or spur-pruned vertical shoot positioning. Throughout the growing season, the vines were thoughtfully managed, with selective leaf plucking and prudent crop thinning to promote even ripening and clean fruit at harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eThe Winter season prior to commencement of growth in Spring 2024 provided the perfect amount of rain to ensure strong, healthy early season growth. Higher than average inflorescence numbers and then one of the most perfect and quick flowering periods in memory ensured a very high crop potential and full bunches. By mid-season, grapevine phenology was tracking well in advance of the long-term average. This changed in the second half of the season with milder growing conditions and the larger crop slowing ripening down. Substantial fruit thinning was often required to ensure timely ripeness at harvest. Dry conditions in the lead up to harvest, along with the clean flowering, ensured disease pressure remained low. Conditions remained dry and fruit remained in excellent condition throughout the harvest period.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003eTwo picks on 28th February 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eFruit was machine harvested in the early morning and destemmed in the vineyard to preserve aromatic freshness. The short transport distance (500m and 8km) allowed excellent control over colour extraction, while still enabling a brief period of skin contact. Minimal maceration time was used in the press, with close attention to colour development. Free-run juice was kept separate from press fractions. Fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures using selected yeast to retain purity of fruit and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diana Katardzhieva\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Citrusy, vivid and juicy, showing fresh flowers, Meyer lemons and frozen strawberries. Medium-bodied, silky and subtle, with bright acidity and a delicious finish. Vegan. Sustainable. Drink now. 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