{"title":"Whitehaven Vintages","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhitehaven wines are grown, crafted and bottled in Marlborough.  Each wine is a powerful, elegant and consistent expression of Marlborough’s classical wine styles. This label is our flagship range of wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2016-whitehaven-marlborough-chardonnay","title":"2016 Whitehaven Marlborough Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eLight to mid straw, with a gold hue and bright clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eNectarine and peach fruit flavours with hints of wet slate, matchstick, creaminess and savoury oak char.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eA full bodied wine with a creamy, supple texture displaying rich stonefruit and tropical fruit flavours and savoury elements. These persist on the long, bright finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eWe recommend drinking our 2016 Chardonnay in the first 4 to 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\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eOur chardonnay is a perfect match when paired with Mediterranean foods, BBQ pork or chicken pies, and is also suited to creamy mushroom pastas.\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\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18\/20 - Andrew Graham, Oz Wine Reviews, 93\/100 pts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGOLD - Royal Easter Show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 STARS - Sam Kim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGOLD - Air New Zealand Wine Awards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003cbr\u003eResidual Sugar: 1.2 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eTitratable Acidity: 5.4 g\/L\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Dates: \u003c\/strong\u003e23rd March to 11th April, 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit was hand-picked and immediately whole cluster pressed. The heavy pressings were kept separate to minimise harsh phenolics. The juice was lightly settled before being inoculated for fermentation. Halfway through fermentation, the juice was transferred to French oak barrels of which 28% were new puncheons. Malo-lactic fermentation was carried out on all of the barrels and the lees stirred regularly during the 11 month maturation to aid texture and richness on the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vines are trained with two canes on a vertical trellis. Balanced pruning, shoot thinning, tucking and trimming are done to achieve an open, healthy canopy. Conditions were very dry early in the season, with average temperatures, clear skies and a high risk of frost. Warm conditions over flowering in mid-December resulted in good yields. Decent rain in early and mid-January, allowed for healthy canopies and vigorous growth. February was hot and dry, followed by warm, dry March; perfect weather for intense flavour development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sam Smail and Diana Katardzhieva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":17627684372595,"sku":"","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case","offer_id":17721851936883,"sku":"","price":276.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/CHARDONNAY.jpg?v=1553554472"},{"product_id":"2017-whitehaven-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2017 Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003ePale yellow-green, with star bright clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eLifted “riper green” aromas of blackcurrant leaf, nettle, and jalapeño. There are also notes of grapefruit, guava, and passionfruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eThis is a medium bodied wine with finely balanced acidity, and bursting with fragrant fruit flavours that persist on the long, clean, crisp finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eWe recommend drinking our 2017 Sauvignon Blanc while it is young and fresh, however the wine is capable of developing nicely over the next three to five years if carefully cellared.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eThis wine is a perfect accompaniment to summer salads, poultry and shellfish, such as Marlborough’s famous green-lipped mussels. Also try it with lobster and white fish.\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\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eCHAMPION SAUVIGNON BLANC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Royal Easter Show\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eGOLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- MUNDUS VINI Spring Tasting 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003e94 POINTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Wine Review Online \"Beautifully Balanced\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Sam Kim\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eGOLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Royal Easter Show\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eMOST POURED BY THE GLASS NZ WINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Magazine April\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003e92+ POINTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Toronto Star\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e13.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eResidual Sugar: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e4.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eTitratable Acidity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e7.1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003epH: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e3.30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e30th March – 22nd April 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eClimate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eThe budburst timing was slightly later than normal and the vines experienced typical spring like conditions of variable temperatures, winds and rain. Early varieties, such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, flowered in cooler conditions leading to smaller yields. Other varieties had warm, dry conditions over flowering, resulting in healthy crop levels. In mid-December, the weather became warm and dry. January was notable for strong winds that parched the landscape. The later part of the season recorded lower sunshine hours, resulting in delayed sugar ripeness and a later start to harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Management: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eVines are trained to three or four canes on a vertical trellis. Balanced pruning, shoot thinning, tucking and trimming are used to achieve an open, healthy canopy and clean fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was machine harvested in cool evening conditions, and pressed immediately with minimal skin contact. After settling, the clear juice was fermented at very low temperatures with selected yeast strains to preserve the inherent varietal flavours. The wine was fermented entirely in stainless steel.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSam Smail and Diana Katardzhieva\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":17628613705843,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case","offer_id":17721954336883,"sku":"","price":216.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/SAUVIGNON_BLANC.jpg?v=1553554479"},{"product_id":"2017-whitehaven-marlborough-pinot-gris","title":"2017 Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Gris","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eLight-mid straw, with green hue\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eBaked apple, ripe pear and quince fruit flavours, with cinnamon and nutmeg spice, and a hint of aniseed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eA medium bodied wine, softly textured and with clean, fruit purity and some spice on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eWe believe after cellaring for a year or two the Pinot Gris will gain texture and complexity to augment the varietal characters exhibited by the wine now. However, the wine is already in good balance, and can be enjoyed immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eThis Pinot Gris is made to be best enjoyed with food. We recommend dishes featuring smoked salmon, mushrooms or light game. Pasta and egg dishes also should match well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eServe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eLightly chilled.\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\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003e4 STARS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Bob Campbell, 91\/100 pts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSam Kim, 93\/100 pts Five Stars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e13.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eResidual Sugar: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e5.1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eTitratable Acidity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e5.7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003epH: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e3.44\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e28th March-11th April, 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVines are trained to two canes on a vertical trellis, with balanced pruning, shoot thinning, tucking and trimming to achieve an open, healthy canopy. The budburst timing was slightly later than normal and the vines experienced typical spring like conditions of variable temperatures, winds and rain. Early varieties such as Pinot Gris, flowered in cooler conditions leading to smaller yields. In mid-December, the weather became warm and dry. January was notable for strong winds that parched the landscape. The later part of the season recorded lower sunshine hours and higher humidity, resulting in delayed sugar ripeness and a later start to harvest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINIFICATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMost of the fruit was hand-picked and whole cluster pressed. The clear juice was fermented at very low temperature with selected yeast strains to preserve the inherent fruit flavours. After fermentation, the wine was regularly stirred on the yeast lees to aid the creamy texture and mouth feel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSam Smail and Diana Katardzhieva\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":17628731670643,"sku":"","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case","offer_id":17721886802035,"sku":"","price":276.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/PINOT_GRIS.jpg?v=1553554478"},{"product_id":"2016-whitehaven-featherweight-lower-in-alcohol","title":"2016 Whitehaven Featherweight Lower in Alcohol","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003ePale straw, with a green hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eLifted jasmine floral notes, red apple, lemon zest and freshly cut peach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eA light-bodied wine with a fresh, crisp acidity some spritz, and lively aromatic fruit flavours. These flavours persist on the lengthy finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eWe recommend drinking our 2016 Featherweight while it is young and fresh, but the wine is capable of developing nicely over the next 1 to 2 years if carefully cellared.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eBarbecued shrimp or mussels, green summer salads, and steamed seafood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eLightly chilled.\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e9.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e7.3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e3.19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e16th and 20th March 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eVine Management: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe vines were pruned three and four canes on a vertical shoot positioning trellis. Balanced pruning, shoot thinning, tucking and trimming are used to achieve an open, healthy canopy and clean fruit.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe fruit was machine-harvested in cool early morning conditions, and pressed immediately with minimal skin contact. After settling, the clear juice was fermented at very low temperatures with selected yeast strains to preserve the fresh fruit flavours. The wine was fermented entirely in stainless steel. The ferment was stopped with some residual sugar to balance the higher acidity.\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eWinemaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSam Smail\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/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 class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e[[Accolades]]\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\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e2016 Air New Zealand Wine Awards:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBronze\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Delightfully refreshing, the lifted bouquet shows passionfruit, feijoa and lime zest characters with subtle poached pear and stone fruit notes. The palate is lively and vibrant, offering excellent fruit purity together with fine texture and bright acidity, leading to a lengthy crisp finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow in alcohol (9.5%), yet delivers plenty of appealing flavours.' \u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":17628767912051,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/FEATHERWEIGHT.jpg?v=1553554471"},{"product_id":"2016-whitehaven-marlborough-riesling","title":"2016 Whitehaven Marlborough Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003ePale lemon-gold, with a green hue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eLifted lemon zest, mandarin, green apple with mineral and lavender notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eA lightly textured wine with a fresh, crisp acid zestiness, supporting the lemon and green apple fruit flavours and aiding the mineral seams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eWe believe after cellaring for a year or more this Riesling will gain some bottle-age complexity to augment the varietal characters the wine exhibits now. However, the wine is already in good balance, and can be enjoyed immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e Superbly paired with Asian cuisine and crisp green salads. This wine is excellent to whet the appetite before a meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eLightly chilled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCOLADES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eSILVER MEDAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - New World Wine Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e11.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eResidual Sugar: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e11.3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eTitratable Acidity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e7.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003epH: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e2.98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e31st March – 14th April, 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eClimate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eThe weather was very dry early in the season, with average temperatures, clear skies and a high risk of frost. Warm conditions over flowering in mid-December resulted in good yields. Decent rain in early and mid-January, allowed for healthy canopies and vigorous growth. February was hot and dry, followed by warm, dry March; perfect weather for intense flavour development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eThe vines were pruned to 2 canes, with vertical shoot positioning. Balanced pruning, shoot thinning, wire lifting, and trimming ensured favourable canopy conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHalf the fruit was hand-picked and whole bunch pressed, while the remainder was machine picked in the cool morning conditions. 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.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSam Smail and Rowan Langdon.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":17628900884595,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case","offer_id":17721873367155,"sku":"","price":240.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/RIESLING.jpg?v=1553554474"},{"product_id":"2017-whitehaven-marlborough-gewurztraminer","title":"2017 Whitehaven Marlborough Gewürztraminer","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eMid-straw, with a green tinge and a bright clarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eA classic, varietal mix of rose petal, lychee, Turkish delight and ginger spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePalate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eThe palate is full –bodied with a rich, oily texture, filled with varietal fruit and spice flavours that coat the mouth and persist on the long, silky finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eWe believe after cellaring for many years, the Gewürztraminer will gain varietal and honeyed bottle-age complexity. However, the wine is already in good balance, and can be enjoyed immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eThis wine is made to be enjoyed best with food. We recommend dishes with aromatic spices and flavours, such as Moroccan, Thai or Chinese dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eLightly Chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCOLADES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003e5 STARS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Sam Kim\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e13.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e12.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e4.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e3.58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eThe budburst timing was slightly later than normal and the vines experienced typical spring like conditions of variable temperatures, winds and rain. Early varieties, such as Gewurztraminer, flowered in cooler conditions leading to smaller yields. In mid-December, the weather became warm and dry. January was notable for strong winds that parched the landscape. The later part of the season recorded lower sunshine hours and higher humidity, resulting in delayed sugar ripeness and a later start to harvest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eVines are trained to three or four canes on a vertical trellis. Balanced pruning, shoot thinning, tucking and trimming are used to achieve an open, healthy canopy and clean fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was hand-picked, de-stemmed and held with the skins in the press for 24 hours. The free run and light pressings were combined and cold settled. The fermentations were carried out in stainless steel, and stopped with some residual sugar to aid texture and mouthfeel. The wine was aged on lees for 4 months before bottling in late September.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eWinemaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSam Smail and Diana Katardzhieva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":17628939583603,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case","offer_id":17721876480115,"sku":"","price":240.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/GEWURTZTRAMINER.jpg?v=1553554477"},{"product_id":"2015-whitehaven-marlborough-gruner-veltliner","title":"2015 Whitehaven Marlborough Grüner Veltliner","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eLight straw, with a star-bright quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eLifted honeysuckle, grapefruit and peach fruit flavours, with hints of pepper, lemon sherbet and ginger spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eA medium-bodied wine with a soft, supple texture and an abundance of aromatic and spice flavours which persist on the lengthy, clean finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eReady to enjoy now or within three years of vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eWill pair well with lightly spiced Asian cuisine, grilled asparagus or artichokes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eLightly chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCOLADES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003e5 STARS \/ TOP 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Wine Orbit - Sam Kim 5 Stars (93 points) Wine Orbit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e13.5 %\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eResidual Sugar: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e4.7 g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eTitratable Acidity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e4.5 g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003epH: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e3.24\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e4 April 2015.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eThe season started with a very dry, late winter and early spring. Whilst the temperatures were similar to the long term average, they varied greatly, with a number of warm days followed by cold spells. Colder conditions over flowering resulted in average yields. In late December, the climate became very warm and dry; ideal conditions for ripening. This fine weather continued over harvest, meaning the grapes could be picked at ideal ripeness, with intense flavours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eVine Management: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eThe vines were pruned to two canes, with vertical shoot positioning. Balanced pruning, shoot thinning, wire lifting and trimming, ensured favourable canopy conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was machine harvested in the cool morning conditions and gently pressed. After settling and clarification, the juice was fermented at very low temperature, with a select yeast strain to retain the fruit’s varietal flavours. The wine was stirred on lees to aid mouthfeel and texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSam Smail and Diana Katardzhieva\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":17628981330035,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case","offer_id":17721809666163,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/GRUNER_VELTLINER.jpg?v=1553554469"},{"product_id":"2017-whitehaven-marlborough-pinot-noir-rose","title":"2017 Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eLight-mid blush with an orange hue and bright clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eLifted strawberry with complexing hints of raspberry, tamarillo and ripe melon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eA finely balanced and poised wine with refreshing acidity and vibrant red fruit and mineral flavours that persist on the long, crisp finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eThis wine is ready to be drunk now or within three years of the vintage date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eThis is a dry Rosé suited to pairing with food. Try serving with smoked fish, pâtés, or fresh green salads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eLightly chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCOLADES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 Sydney International Wine Show, Top 100\/Blue Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 Cuisine Tasting, Top 5 #3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSam Kim, 93\/100pts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol:13%\u003cbr\u003eResidual Sugar:4.2 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eTitratable Acidity:6.5 g\/L\u003cbr\u003epH:3.24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e28th March - 2nd April, 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eMade from 100% Pinot Noir fruit. The vines were pruned to two canes on a vertical shoot positioning trellis. The budburst timing was slightly later than normal and the vines experienced typical spring like conditions of variable temperatures, winds and rain. Early varieties, such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, flowered in cooler conditions leading to smaller yields. Other varieties had warm, dry conditions over flowering, resulting in healthy crop levels. In mid-December, the weather became warm and dry. January was notable for strong winds that parched the landscape. The later part of the season recorded lower sunshine hours, resulting in delayed sugar ripeness and a later start to harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe fruit was machine-harvested then crushed and de-stemmed. 2-3 hours of skin contact in the press ensured the suitable amount of colour and flavour extraction. The juice was lightly pressed and cold settled. A cold fermentation with selected yeast ensured a wine with lifted fruit flavours and freshness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eWinemaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSam Smail and Diana Katardzhieva\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":17629029105779,"sku":"","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case","offer_id":17721893322867,"sku":"","price":252.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/ROSE.jpg?v=1553554478"},{"product_id":"2014-whitehaven-marlborough-noble-riesling","title":"2014 Whitehaven Marlborough Noble Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eDeep-straw to light-gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eRipe apricot, mango and marmalade fruit flavours, with notes of beeswax and honey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eOur Noble Riesling has a dense, luscious texture, balanced by a firming acidity. The fruit and honeyed flavours are layered and persist on the rich, lengthy finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eThis wine will develop nicely over the next 10 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eTry this wine with rich, soft cheeses and sweet desserts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eLightly chilled\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\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eGOLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Royal Easter Show\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eTROPHY CHAMPION SWEET WINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Royal Easter Show\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eGOLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- New Zealand International Wine Show\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eTROPHY CHAMPION SWEET WINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- New Zealand International Wine Show\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e8.3%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e260\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e3.54\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e6th and 21st May 2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eClimate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eThe season started with an early budburst due to a warm winter. A warm, dry spring and early summer resulted in ideal growing conditions and healthy yields. Mid-season rain aided plant growth and canopy vigour. Cooler weather over January was followed by a warm, dry ripening period. Late season rain provided ideal conditions for botrytis to form and concentrate the flavours during the cold, fine, late autumn days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine Management: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eFruit was grown on a standard two cane trellis system. Shoot thinning was carried out to ensure a healthy open canopy, and fruit thinning occurred later in the season to ensure all the fruit had ripe flavours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"topPadding\"\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGrapes were hand-picked with approximately 80% incidence of botrytis. At the winery it was de-stemmed and crushed to a bag press then left overnight to allow the juice to soak up flavours from the skins and botrytis. A long, slow press cycle ensured full extraction of juice and flavour from the skins. The juice was clarified naturally before inoculation with a selected yeast strain. The ferment was stopped by chilling at a stage when the luscious sweetness and acid freshness were balanced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eWinemaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSam Smail and Rowan Langdon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":17721777193075,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case","offer_id":17721756549235,"sku":"","price":336.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/Noble_Riesling.jpg?v=1553554467"},{"product_id":"2016-hidden-barrel-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2016 Whitehaven Hidden Barrel Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eMid-straw\/deep lemon hue, with a bright clarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eRipe stone fruit, grapefruit, gunflint, wet stone notes and chamomile tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePalate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eA full-bodied wine with crisp, clean acidity, a silky texture with riper fruit and gunflint flavours. 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Warm conditions over flowering in mid-December resulted in good yields. Decent rain in early and mid-January, allowed for healthy canopies and vigorous growth. February was hot and dry, followed by warm, dry March; perfect weather for intense flavour development.\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVines are trained to two or three canes on a vertical trellis. Balanced pruning, shoot thinning, tucking and trimming are used to achieve an open, healthy canopy and clean fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was hand-picked and crushed by foot. After pressing the juice had minimal additions, a coarse settling, and racked. A wild fermentation started after 1-2 days and the juice was transferred to old, French oak puncheons. The fermentation finished quickly, due to a high temperature. The wine was then allowed to age for 5 months on the yeast lees with minimal stirring and no malolactic fermentation. The wine was filtered before bottling, but had no fining.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSam Smail.\u003cbr\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2017 \u003cstrong\u003eBob Campbell\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'\u003cspan\u003eA gorgeous alternative-style, this barrel-fermented sauvignon exhibits impressive aromas of grapefruit, white nectarine, gunflint and lemon grass with nuances of oatmeal and almond. The palate is concentrated and beautifully weighted with rounded mouthfeel and fine texture, wonderfully structured by firm acidity. Mouth-filling and engaging. At its best: now to 2020.' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2017 Sam Kim 94\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2016 \u003cstrong\u003eRaymond Chan\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e18\/20\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":17629335486579,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case","offer_id":17721839976563,"sku":"","price":336.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/ALTERNATIVE_SAV.jpg?v=1553554471"},{"product_id":"2018-whitehaven-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2018 Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003ePale yellow-green, with star bright clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003eLifted passionfruit, grapefruit, gooseberry, and peach fruit flavours, with complexing hints of jalapeno, nettle, boxwood and blackcurrant leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A full flavoured, medium bodied wine, with an abundance of regionally typical blackcurrant and gooseberry flavours that linger on the dry, clean finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend drinking our 2018 Sauvignon Blanc while it is young and fresh, however the wine is capable of developing nicely over the next 3-5 years if carefully cellared.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e This wine is a perfect accompaniment to summer salads, poultry and shellfish, such as Marlborough’s famous green-lipped mussels. Also try it with lobster and white fish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.0\u003cbr\u003eResidual Sugar: 2.8\u003cbr\u003eTitratable Acidity: 7.4\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.38\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003e19th March – 7th April, 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eVines are trained to three or four canes on a vertical trellis. Balanced pruning, shoot thinning, tucking and trimming are used to achieve an open, healthy canopy and clean fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Budburst was slightly earlier than normal and the weather slightly warmer than average. The early part of the season was notable for no frost events. In November, the weather became dry and the timing of the season returned to the long term average with some cooler days. Hot, dry weather in early December, resulted in a very good fruit set, and a rapid advancement in vine growth. The remainder of December and January were very hot. February was wetter with two ex-tropical cyclones adding some disease pressure. However, in March and April, the region was exposed to perfect late season ripening conditions of warm, sunny days and cool nights, resulting in intense fruit flavours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was machine harvested in cool evening conditions, and pressed immediately with minimal skin contact. After settling, the clear juice was fermented at very low temperatures with selected yeast strains to preserve the inherent varietal flavours. The wine was fermented entirely in stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sam Smail and Diana Katardzhieva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2019 China Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Awards: \u003cstrong\u003eGold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e'\u003cspan\u003eClassically expressed and fabulously aromatic, the bouquet shows feijoa, kiwifruit, nectarine and lime peel characters, leading to a powerful palate that is concentrated and intensely flavoured. The wine offers terrific fruit purity and vibrancy, finishing long and delectable.' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, 93\/100 pts, Five Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoelle Thomson, \u003cstrong\u003e18.5\/20 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2019 International Wine Competition, 90\/100 pts: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSilver\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2019 Mundus Vini Spring Tasting\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eSilver\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2019 Decanter World Wine Awards, 92\/100,\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Silver\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\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":18268714664051,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case","offer_id":18268714696819,"sku":"","price":264.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/WH_Sav_2018.png?v=1553554483"},{"product_id":"2018-whitehaven-marlborough-gewurztraminer","title":"2018 Whitehaven Marlborough Gewürztraminer","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eDeep straw, with a bright clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003eLifted Turkish delight, limoncello and marmalade, with nutmeg and cinnamon spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied with a rich, oily texture and soft acidity. A balanced amount of residual sugar to aid this softness. Lifted Turkish delight and rose petal flavours persist on the long, supple finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cellaring for many years, the Gewürztraminer will gain varietal and honeyed bottle-age complexity. However, the wine is already in good balance, and can be enjoyed immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e This wine is made to be enjoyed best with food. We recommend dishes with aromatic spices and flavours, such as Moroccan, Thai or Chinese dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.0\u003cbr\u003eResidual Sugar: 11.5\u003cbr\u003eTitratable Acidity: 4.7\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.84\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eVines are trained to 2 canes on a standard trellis, with balanced pruning, shoot thinning, vertical shoot positioning, tucking and trimming to achieve an open, healthy canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003eBudburst was slightly earlier than normal and the weather slightly warmer than average. The early part of the season was notable for no frost events. In November, the weather became dry and the timing of the season returned to the long term average with some cooler days. Hot, dry weather in early December, resulted in a very good fruit set, and a rapid advancement in vine growth. The remainder of December and January were very hot. February was wetter with two ex-tropical cyclones adding some disease pressure. However, in March and April, the region was exposed to perfect late season ripening conditions of warm, sunny days and cool nights, resulting in intense fruit flavours.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was hand-picked, de-stemmed and held with the skins in the press for 24 hours. The free run and light pressings were combined and cold settled. The fermentations were carried out in stainless steel, and stopped with some residual sugar to aid texture and mouthfeel. The wine was aged on lees for 4 months before bottling in late September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sam Smail and Diana Katardzhieva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":18268830302323,"sku":"","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case","offer_id":18268830335091,"sku":"","price":276.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/WH_Gewurz_2018.png?v=1553554481"},{"product_id":"2018-whitehaven-marlborough-noble-riesling","title":"2018 Whitehaven Marlborough Noble Riesling 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eDeep-straw to light-gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe apricot, mango and marmalade fruit flavours, with notes of beeswax and honey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Noble Riesling has a dense, luscious texture, balanced by a firming acidity. 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However, in March and April, the region was exposed to perfect late season ripening conditions of warm, sunny days and cool nights, resulting in intense fruit flavours and ideal conditions for late development of late season botrytis.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eGrapes were hand-picked with approximately 80% incidence of botrytis. At the winery it was de-stemmed and crushed to a bag press then left overnight to allow the juice to soak up flavours from the skins and botrytis. A long, slow press cycle ensured full extraction of juice and flavour from the skins. The juice was clarified naturally before inoculation with a selected yeast strain. 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The palate is equally appealing with excellent fruit purity and vibrancy, brilliantly supported by fine texture and bright acidity. Wonderfully harmonious and highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2020' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim \u003cem\u003e93\/100, 5 stars \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMichael Cooper\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, 4 \/5 stars\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":18268878241907,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case","offer_id":18268878274675,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/WH_Rose_2018.png?v=1553554483"},{"product_id":"2015-whitehaven-marlborough-pinot-noir","title":"2015 Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eMid-ruby, with a purple hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe plum and raspberry, with hints of cherry, violet and savoury oak spice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A medium bodied wine with a silky texture and a supple tannin structure. The red fruit flavours and oak spice flavours linger on the long finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Will age well with careful cellaring for three to six years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e Try this wine with game meats such as duck or venison.\u003cbr\u003eServe: Room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.5\u003cbr\u003eResidual Sugar: 2.0\u003cbr\u003eTitratable Acidity: 5.9\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.59\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit for this wine was sourced from 5 vineyards located in the Awatere, Wairau and Southern Valley sub-regions of Marlborough. All fruit for this wine was grown on a standard 2 cane trellis system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShoot thinning was carried out during the growing season to ensure a healthy open canopy, and fruit thinning occurred later in the season to ensure all the fruit had concentrated ripe varietal flavours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe temperatures were similar to the long term average, but varied greatly with a number of warm days followed by cold spells. Colder conditions over flowering resulted in average yields. In late December, the climate became very warm and dry, ideal conditions for ripening. This fine weather continued over harvest, meaning the vineyards could be picked at ideal ripeness and with intense flavours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit for this wine was hand harvested in the cool Marlborough autumn mornings. It was later de-stemmed and transferred to various open top fermenting vats in the winery. The fruit was then left to cold soak for 5-6 days prior to fermentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermentation was carried out with selected yeast in small vats. Extraction was done by hand-plunging (pigeage) 3-4 times daily to ensure gentle colour and flavour extraction. The temperature was allowed to peak at 32°C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine was then pressed off as soon as it reached dryness, and then racked to new (44%), 1 and 2 year old French oak barrels. The heavy pressings were kept separate. The wine was left to mature in barrel and underwent spontaneous malo-lactic fermentation in spring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter 11 months the wine was removed from barrel, blended and filtered before bottling in March, 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":18268882632819,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case","offer_id":18268882665587,"sku":"","price":420.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/WH_2015_Noir.png?v=1553554470"},{"product_id":"2017-whitehaven-marlborough-riesling","title":"2017 Whitehaven Marlborough Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003eLight straw with lemon hue and bright clarity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Freshly cut lemon and lime fruits flavours, with sherbet and floral notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eA medium to light bodied wine with bright citrus aromatic flavours. These flavours are heightened by the fresh acidity and balanced residual sugar to aid the mouthfeel and texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe believe after cellaring for a year or more this Riesling will gain some bottle-age complexity to augment the varietal characters the wine exhibits now. However, the wine is already in good balance, and can be enjoyed immediately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003eSuperbly paired with Asian cuisine and crisp green salads. This wine is excellent to whet the appetite before a meal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 11.5\u003cbr\u003eResidual Sugar: 11.6\u003cbr\u003eTitratable Acidity: 8.1\u003cbr\u003epH: 2.92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing\u003c\/strong\u003e: The vines were pruned to 2 canes, with vertical shoot positioning. Balanced pruning, shoot thinning, wire lifting, and trimming ensured favourable canopy conditions. The budburst timing was slightly later than normal and the vines experienced typical spring like conditions of variable temperatures, winds and rain. Early varieties, such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, flowered in cooler conditions leading to smaller yields. Other varieties had warm, dry conditions over flowering, resulting in healthy crop levels. In mid-December, the weather became warm and dry. January was notable for strong winds that parched the landscape. The later part of the season recorded lower sunshine hours, resulting in delayed sugar ripeness and a later start to harvest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eHalf the fruit was hand-picked and whole bunch pressed, while the remainder was machine picked in the cool morning conditions. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sam Smail and Diana Katardzhieva\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2017 Air New Zealand Wine Awards:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGold\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'\u003cspan\u003eIt is elegantly expressed on the nose showing red apple, white nectarine, lemon peel and jasmine aromas, followed by a finely textured palate that is focused and linear with delicate fruit intensity. The wine is beautifully styled and restrained, backed by subtle sweetness and perfectly pitched acidity, finishing persistent and mouth-watering. At its best: now to 2021.'\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e91\/100 4.5 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":18268909469811,"sku":"","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":18268909502579,"sku":"","price":276.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/WH_2017_Ries.png?v=1553554479"},{"product_id":"2017-whitehaven-marlborough-chardonnay","title":"2017 Whitehaven Marlborough Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003eMid straw, with green hints.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e A complex array of oatmeal, hazelnut, fig, peach and lime fruits, with hints of vanilla, crème brülée and linseed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A medium to full bodied wine, with pristine acidity, and mineral line throughout. The fruit and savoury flavours burst onto the palate and persist on the long, refreshing finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend drinking our Chardonnay in the first 4 to 6 years after the vintage, but the wine has the structure and closure to allow continued development with careful cellaring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003eOur Chardonnay is a food-friendly wine. A perfect match for Mediterranean food, pork or chicken pies and creamy mushroom pastas. Serve: Lightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCOLADES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2019 International Wine Challenge China: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2018 NZ International Wine Show: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGold\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2018 NZ Wine of the Year Show: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGold\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2018 Marlborough Wine Show: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGold\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.5\u003cbr\u003eResidual Sugar: 1.6\u003cbr\u003eTitratable Acidity: 5.6\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26th March to 10th April, 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe vines are trained with two canes on a vertical trellis. Balanced pruning, shoot thinning, tucking and trimming are done to achieve an open, healthy canopy. The budburst timing was slightly later than normal and the vines experienced typical spring like conditions of variable temperatures, winds and rain. Early varieties such as Chardonnay, flowered in cooler conditions leading to smaller yields. In mid-December, the weather became warm and dry. January was notable for strong winds that parched the landscape. The later part of the season recorded lower sunshine hours and higher humidity, resulting in delayed sugar ripeness and a later start to harvest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was hand-picked and immediately whole cluster pressed. The heavy pressings were kept separate to minimise harsh phenolics. The juice was lightly settled before being inoculated for fermentation. Halfway through fermentation, the juice was transferred to French oak barrels of which 22% were new puncheons. Malo-lactic fermentation was carried out on all of the barrels and the lees stirred regularly during the 11 month maturation to aid texture and richness on the palate.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sam Smail and Diana Katardzhieva\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":18268920217715,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case","offer_id":18268920250483,"sku":"","price":336.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/WH_2017_Chard.png?v=1553554477"},{"product_id":"2016-whitehaven-marlborough-gewurztraminer","title":"2016 Whitehaven Marlborough Gewürztraminer","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eMid- deep straw, with a gold hue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eLifted, aromatic rose petals, mango, ginger and nutmeg spice, with hints of Turkish delight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eThis is a full-bodied with a rich, oily texture that coats the palate with intense varietal flavours. The rose petal and spice flavours persist on the long, soft finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eWe believe after cellaring for many years, the Gewürztraminer will gain varietal and honeyed bottle-age complexity. However, the wine is already in good balance, and can be enjoyed immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eThis wine is made to be enjoyed best with food. We recommend dishes with aromatic spices and flavours, such as Moroccan, Thai or Chinese dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eLightly Chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCOLADES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eGOLD MEDAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- New Zealand International Wine Show\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eGOLD MEDAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Air New Zealand Wine Awards\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eSILVER MEDAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Royal Easter Show\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e13.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eResidual Sugar: 14.6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eTitratable Acidity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e4.1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003epH: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e3.77\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eMarlborough\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eConditions were very dry early in the season, with average temperatures, clear skies and a high risk of frost. Warm conditions over flowering in mid-December resulted in good yields. Decent rain in early and mid-January, allowed for healthy canopies and vigorous growth. February was hot and dry, followed by warm, dry March; perfect weather for intense flavour development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eVine Management: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eVines are trained to 2 canes on a standard trellis, with balanced pruning, shoot thinning, vertical shoot positioning, tucking and trimming to achieve an open, healthy canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was hand-picked, de-stemmed and held with the skins in the press for 24 hours. The free run and light pressings were separated and cold settled. The fermentations were carried out in stainless steel, and stopped with some residual sugar to aid texture and mouthfeel. The wine was aged on lees for 4 months before bottling in early September.\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSam Smail and Rowan Langdon\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18273652375667,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/2016-WH-Gewurz.jpg?v=1553554472"},{"product_id":"2016-whitehaven-marlborough-pinot-gris","title":"2016 Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Gris","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light-mid straw, with green hue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe pear and quince fruit flavours, with hints of talc, cinnamon and nutmeg spice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A medium bodied wine with a soft, supple texture supporting the fresh fruit and spice flavours that persist on the long, crisp finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend drinking while young and fresh, but the wine is capable of developing nicely over the next three to five years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Pinot Gris is made to be best enjoyed with food. We recommend dishes featuring smoked salmon, mushrooms or light game. Pasta and egg dishes also should match well.\u003cbr\u003eServe: Lightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCOLADES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold – 2017 Royal Easter Show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 stars – Sam Kim, NZ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e13.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eResidual Sugar: 4.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eTitratable Acidity: 5.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003epH: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e3.58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29th March – 2nd April 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vines are trained to two canes on a vertical trellis, with balanced pruning, shoot thinning, tucking and trimming to achieve an open, healthy canopy. Conditions were very dry early in the season, with average temperatures, clear skies and a high risk of frost. Warm conditions over flowering in mid-December resulted in good yields. Decent rain in early and mid-January, allowed for healthy canopies and vigorous growth. February was hot and dry, followed by warm, dry March; perfect weather for intense flavour development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some of the fruit was hand-picked and whole cluster pressed. The clear juice was fermented at very low temperature with selected yeast strains to preserve the inherent fruit flavours. After fermentation, the wine was regularly stirred on the yeast lees to aid the creamy texture and mouth feel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sam Smail and Rowan Langdon\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18273726365811,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/WH_2016_Gris.png?v=1553554473"},{"product_id":"2016-whitehaven-marlborough-pinot-rose","title":"2016 Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant orange-pink, star bright clarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense fresh strawberry, raspberry and melon fruit flavours, with floral notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A medium bodied wine, with clean acidity and intense red fruit flavours that linger on the long, dry finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e This wine is ready to be drunk now or within three years of the vintage date.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a dry Rosé suited to pairing with food. Try serving with smoked fish, pâtés, or fresh green salads. Mild, hard cheeses such as Edam, Gouda or Gruyere will also work well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eGold, Trophy – 2017 Royal Easter Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eElite Gold, Trophy – 2017 Air New Zealand Wine Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eGold – 2016 New Zealand International Wine Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e94\/100pts – Bob Campbell, NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.0\u003cbr\u003eResidual Sugar: 3.8\u003cbr\u003eTitratable Acidity: 5.9\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.39\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVITICULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e 20th March, 27th March \u0026amp; 2nd April, 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe vines were pruned to two canes on a vertical shoot positioning trellis. Conditions were very dry early in the season, with average temperatures, clear skies and a high risk of frost. Warm conditions over flowering in mid-December resulted in good yields. Decent rain in early and mid-January, allowed for healthy canopies and vigorous growth. February was hot and dry, followed by warm, dry March; perfect weather for intense flavour development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eThe fruit was machine-harvested then crushed and de-stemmed. 2-3 hours of skin contact in the press ensured the suitable amount of colour and flavour extraction. The juice was lightly pressed and cold settled. A cold fermentation with selected yeast ensured a wine with lifted fruit flavours and freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eSam Smail and Diana Katardzhieva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18273753268339,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/WH_2016_Rose.png?v=1553554473"},{"product_id":"2016-whitehaven-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2016 Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow-green, with star bright clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fragrant array of gooseberry, blackcurrant leaf, boxwood, greengage plums, and a hint of tropical fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePalate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eA medium bodied wine with vibrant acidity supporting bright, fragrant fruit flavours that linger on a long, clean finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eWe recommend drinking our 2016 Sauvignon Blanc while it is young and fresh, however the wine is capable of developing nicely over the next three to five years if carefully cellared.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eThis wine is a perfect accompaniment to summer salads, poultry and shellfish, such as Marlborough’s famous green-lipped mussels. Also try it with lobster and white fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eLightly chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eBest NZ White Wine of Show and Grand Gold – Mundus Vini 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eDouble Gold – Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e13.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eResidual Sugar: 3.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eTitratable Acidity: 6.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003epH: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e3.30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e6th and 21st May 2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConditions were very dry early in the season, with average temperatures, clear skies and a high risk of frost. Warm conditions over flowering in mid-December resulted in good yields. Decent rain in early and mid-January, allowed for healthy canopies and vigorous growth. February was hot and dry, followed by warm, dry March; perfect weather for intense flavour development.\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVines are trained to two or three canes on a vertical trellis. Balanced pruning, shoot thinning, tucking and trimming are used to achieve an open, healthy canopy and clean fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"topPadding\"\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30th March – 16th April 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vines are trained to three or four canes on a vertical trellis. Balanced pruning, shoot thinning, tucking and trimming are used to achieve an open, healthy canopy and clean fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conditions were very dry early in the season, with average temperatures, clear skies and a high risk of frost. Warm conditions over flowering in mid-December resulted in good yields. Decent rain in early and mid-January allowed for healthy canopies and vigorous growth. February was hot and dry, followed by warm, dry March, perfect weather for intense flavour development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was machine harvested in cool evening conditions and pressed immediately, with minimal skin contact. After settling, the clear juice was fermented at very low temperatures with selected yeast strains to preserve the inherent varietal flavours. The wine was fermented entirely in stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSam Smail and Diana Katardzhieva\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18273882734707,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/WH_2016_Sav.png?v=1553554474"},{"product_id":"2016-whitehaven-marlborough-pinot-noir","title":"2016 Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eDeep crimson-red, with a garnet hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eLifted spiced cherry, plum and a floral fragrance.  There’s savoury oak char and spice in the background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionleft\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e A medium bodied wine with silky, velvety tannins and a firm structure to carry the bright primary fruits and perfumed notes.   The finish has lively acidity, aiding freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionleft\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionleft\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e Will age well with careful cellaring for three to six years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionleft\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionleft\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTry this wine with game meats such as duck or venison. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:  \u003c\/strong\u003eRoom temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wp0vEGoYCxk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e Alcohol: 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e Residual Sugar: \u0026lt;2.0 g\/L \u003cbr\u003e Titratable Acidity: 5.9 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e pH: \u003c\/span\u003e3.45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\"\u003eHarvest Dates: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e22\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e March – 10\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e April, 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eVinification: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eVine Management:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e The fruit for this wine was mainly sourced from 2 vineyards located in the Awatere and Southern Valley sub-regions of Marlborough.  All fruit for this wine was grown on a standard 2 cane trellis system. Shoot thinning was carried out during the growing season to ensure a healthy open canopy, and fruit thinning occurred later in the season to ensure all the fruit had concentrated ripe varietal flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e The fruit for this wine was hand harvested in the cool Marlborough autumn mornings.  Most was de-stemmed and transferred to various open top fermenting vats in the winery. Approximately 5% of the fruit was added to the fermenter as whole clusters.  The fruit was then left to cold soak for 5-6 days prior to fermentation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eThe fermentation occurred spontaneously with yeast native to the vineyard.  Extraction was done by hand-plunging (\u003cem\u003epigeage\u003c\/em\u003e) 3-4 times daily to ensure gentle colour and flavour extraction.  The temperature was allowed to peak at 32°C. The wine was then pressed off as soon as it reached dryness, and then racked to new (30%), 1 and 2 year old French oak barrels.  The heavy pressings were kept separate. The wine was left to mature in barrel and underwent natural malo-lactic fermentation in spring. After 11 months the wine was removed from barrel, blended and filtered before bottling in April, 2017 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Details]] \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2020 Natalie Maclean: \u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2020 Joelle Thomson: \u003cstrong\u003e18.5\/20 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2020 Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards: \u003cstrong\u003eGold\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2019 Michael Cooper:\u003cstrong\u003e 4 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Youthful, balanced, well made very easy to enjoy. Drink now and through 2025.\" \u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, 2019, 93\/100 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBob Campbell, 2019, \u003cstrong\u003e4 stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2019 International Wine Competition:\u003cstrong\u003e 92\/100pts \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":18495208161395,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":18495208194163,"sku":"","price":420.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/Whitehaven_Pinot_Noir_2016.jpg?v=1555550140"},{"product_id":"copy-of-2017-whitehaven-marlborough-pinot-gris","title":"2018 Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Gris","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMid-straw 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\u003eLifted aromas of almonds and pear, with hints of cinnamon, pepper, and quince.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe palate is full-flavoured and medium-bodied with a mouth-filling texture, and soft, plush acidity.  The pear, quince and citrus peel flavours tend to the elegant clean finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e We believe after cellaring for a year or two the Pinot Gris will gain texture and complexity to augment the varietal characters exhibited by the wine now. However, the wine is already in good balance and can be enjoyed immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis Pinot Gris is made to be best enjoyed with food. We recommend dishes featuring smoked salmon, mushrooms or light game. Pasta and egg dishes also should match well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eServe lightly chilled\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e13.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eResidual Sugar: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e5.3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eTitratable Acidity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e5.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003epH: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e3.52\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e and 25\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e March 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Management: \u003c\/strong\u003eFruit from Whitehaven Estate Vineyard, Pauls Road. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVines are trained to two canes on a vertical trellis, with balanced pruning, shoot thinning, tucking and trimming to achieve an open, healthy canopy. Budburst was slightly earlier than normal and the weather slightly warmer than average. The early part of the season was notable for no frost events. In November, the weather became dry and the timing of the season returned to the long term average with some cooler days. Hot, dry weather in early December, resulted in a very good fruit set, and rapid advancement in vine growth. The remainder of December and January were very hot. February was wetter with two ex-tropical cyclones adding some disease pressure. However, in March and April, the region was exposed to perfect late-season ripening conditions of warm, sunny days and cool nights, resulting in intense fruit flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMost of the fruit was hand-picked and whole cluster pressed.  The clear juice was fermented at very low temperature with selected yeast strains to preserve the inherent fruit flavours.  After fermentation, the wine was regularly stirred on the yeast lees to aid the creamy texture and mouth feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSam Smail and Diana Katardzhieva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\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\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e2020 Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards, \u003cstrong\u003eDouble Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e'\u003cspan\u003ePretty and appealing pinot gris with delicate white rose and lychee flavours, plus a suggestion of clove and spice. The wine has a hint of sweetness but finishes reasonably dry thanks to very fine peppery tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e' \u003cstrong\u003eBob Campbell,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e90\/100, Four Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eCameron Douglas\u003cstrong\u003e, 90\/100 pts\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":29420069552243,"sku":"","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":29420069585011,"sku":"","price":276.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/Whitehaven_-_Pinot_Gris_2018.jpg?v=1563762990"},{"product_id":"2019-whitehaven-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2019 Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; 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charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.0\u003cbr\u003eResidual Sugar: 3.1\u003cbr\u003eTitratable Acidity: 5.5\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.38\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003e7th March, 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe timing of budburst was similar to previous years.  The early part of the season was notable for lower sunshine hours, especially in November.  With flowering in early December, the weather was very changeable, leading to some variable crop loads depending on the site.   January and February were very hot and dry, withering the surrounding hills and putting pressure on irrigation systems.  This also brought forward the harvest by 10-14 days.  Warm, dry conditions over harvest meant the grapes could be picked with optimum flavour and without pressure from disease or rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was machine-harvested then crushed and de-stemmed.  2-3 hours of skin contact in the press ensured the suitable amount of colour and flavour extraction.  The juice was lightly pressed and cold settled.  A cold fermentation with selected yeast ensured a wine with lifted fruit flavours and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sam Smail and Diana Katardzhieva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; 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The heavy pressings were kept separate to minimise harsh phenolics. The juice was lightly settled before being inoculated for fermentation. Halfway through fermentation, the juice was transferred to French oak barrels of which 17% were new. 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Sweet citrus of Meyer lemon then vanilla and mild toasty - oak scents. Dry on the palate with plenty of weight and richness as well as flavours that reflect the nose. Balance and well made. Ready to enjoy with or without food. Best drinking from today and through 2022.' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, 91\/100 pts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":30302848974963,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/Whitehaven_-_Chardonnay_2018.jpg?v=1569788326"},{"product_id":"2019-whitehaven-marlborough-gewurztraminer","title":"2019 Whitehaven Marlborough Gewürztraminer","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eDeep straw, with a bright clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003eLifted Turkish delight, limoncello and marmalade, with nutmeg and cinnamon spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied with a rich, oily texture and soft acidity. 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Balanced pruning, shoot thinning, tucking and trimming are used to achieve an open, healthy canopy and clean fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Budburst was slightly earlier than normal and the weather slightly warmer than average. The early part of the season was notable for no frost events. In November, the weather became dry and the timing of the season returned to the long term average with some cooler days. Hot, dry weather in early December, resulted in a very good fruit set, and a rapid advancement in vine growth. The remainder of December and January were very hot. February was wetter with two ex-tropical cyclones adding some disease pressure. However, in March and April, the region was exposed to perfect late season ripening conditions of warm, sunny days and cool nights, resulting in intense fruit flavours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was machine harvested in cool evening conditions, and pressed immediately with minimal skin contact. After settling, the clear juice was fermented at very low temperatures with selected yeast strains to preserve the inherent varietal flavours. The wine was fermented entirely in stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sam Smail and Diana Katardzhieva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":31668060979315,"sku":"","price":12.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":31668061012083,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/Whitehaven-SauvignonBlanc-375ml-2018.jpg?v=1589255621"},{"product_id":"2019-whitehaven-marlborough-chardonnay","title":"2019 Whitehaven Marlborough Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright, mid straw.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003eA rich combination of ripe golden peach, grilled grapefruit and baked fig fruit flavours, with a hint of gunflint and an overlay of mealy, spicy, nutty notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e  An elegant full-bodied wine, with a vibrant concentration of ripe stone-fruit flavours, toasted almonds, and savoury notes. The palate is fleshy and creamy-textured, with a lingering finish and finely integrated oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend drinking our 2019 Chardonnay in the first 4 to 6 years after the vintage, but the wine has the structure and closure to allow continued development with careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003eOur Chardonnay is a food-friendly wine.  A great match for Mediterranean food, creamy mushroom pasta, poultry dishes and veal. However, the fruit weight and acid balance make it versatile with most cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14%\u003cbr\u003eResidual Sugar: 1.6g\/L \u003cbr\u003eTitratable Acidity: 5.4g\/L\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.26\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12th March to 22nd March 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe vines were trained with two canes on a vertical trellis.  Balanced pruning, shoot thinning, tucking, and trimming were done to achieve an open, healthy canopy. The season was notable for being one of the warmest on record. 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This oak provides structure and the perfect backbone to this commanding, albeit youthful chardonnay\"\u003cstrong\u003e Cuisine Magazine, 4 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":31925807448179,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":31925807480947,"sku":"","price":336.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/Whitehaven-Chardonnay2019-Landscapeforweb.jpg?v=1595292821"},{"product_id":"2018-whitehaven-marlborough-pinot-noir","title":"2018 Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003c\/b\u003e Deep ruby, with a garnet hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifted red cherries and raspberry with hints of floral notes, underlined with aniseed and cinnamon spice notes.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A medium-bodied wine with a silky, fine texture, this eloquent Pinot Noir displays notes of red and dark fruits.  These fruit flavours are balanced with subtle oak char and spice notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003eWill age well with careful cellaring for three to six years.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eTry this wine with game meats such as duck or venison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e [[\/Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Alcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.3 g\/L \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.56\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Dates: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e21st March – 11\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e April 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit for this wine was mainly sourced from 2 vineyards located in the Awatere and Southern Valley sub-regions of Marlborough.  All fruit for this wine was grown on a standard 2 cane trellis system. 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The wine was left to mature in barrel and underwent natural malo-lactic fermentation in spring. After 10 months the wine was removed from barrel, blended and filtered before bottling on 6 March 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\"\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\u003e'It’s attractively ripe and beautifully lifted on the nose showing sweet cherry, dried herb, clove and toasted nut characters with subtle mushroom complexity. The palate displays elegant weight and lovely rounded mouthfeel, well supported by juicy fruit flavours and supple tannins, offering delightful drinking. At its best: now to 2022.'\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e90\/100 Points, Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'Fragrant and fruity, floral and varietal with aromas of cherry and plum, some cranberry and baking spices, soft mineral core and lite toasty oak suggestions. On the palate - dry, youthful, fruity and medium weighted wine with flavours of roses, lite red berry fruits and soft baking spices of oak. Fine tannins with medium+ acidity, a core of berry flavours, some tea and stony mineral moments. Balanced, well made and ready. Best drinking from today and through 2023.' \u003cstrong\u003e90\/100 Points, Cameron Douglas, NZ\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":31993156927603,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":31993156960371,"sku":"","price":420.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/Whitehaven-PinotNoir-2018.jpg?v=1602118521"},{"product_id":"2020-whitehaven-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2020 Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003ePale lemon with a green hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003eAn enticing amalgam of tropical fruits, blackcurrant, nectarine, lime and grapefruit underscored with complexing hints of jalapeno and gooseberry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A full flavoured, elegantly structured wine, with flavours of blackcurrant, boxwood, citrus and stonefruit. Attractive crushed leaf and mouth watering wet river stone notes enhance the lingering, textured finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend drinking our 2020 Sauvignon Blanc while it is young and fresh, but the wine is capable of developing nicely over the next three to five years if carefully cellared.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis wine is a perfect accompaniment to fresh seafood, including Marlborough’s famous green-shell mussels. The wine will also pair nicely with summer salads, poultry and goat’s cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\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\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar: \u003c\/strong\u003e3.0 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.6 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003e17th March – 7th April, 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eFruit for this wine is sourced widely and entirely from within Marlborough’s sub regions. Vines are pruned to between two and four canes on a vertical shoot positioned trellis. Shoot thinning, leaf plucking, trimming and crop thinning are used to achieve balanced vines and an open, healthy canopy and clean fruit.\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 conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWINEMAKING\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was machine harvested in cool evening conditions, and pressed immediately with minimal skin contact. After settling, the clear juice was fermented at very low temperatures with selected yeast strains to preserve the inherent varietal flavours. The wine was fermented entirely in stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\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\u003e2020 New Zealand International Wine Show: \u003cb\u003eGold\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2021 Concours Mondial Du Sauvignon: \u003cstrong\u003eGold\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2021 Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards: \u003cstrong\u003eGold\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2021 Royal Easter Show Wine Awards: \u003cstrong\u003eGold\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Ripe, fleshy and ripe tropical fruited bouquet with aromas of apple and grapefruit, mango and fresh lychee. On the palate - crisp, tense, fresh, fruity and dry. A classically style wine with a core of citrus and tropical fruits contrasted with high acidity and fruit spice. Balanced, fresh, well made and ready. best drinking from today and through 2024+.\" \u003cstrong\u003e92\/100 Points, Cam Douglas, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"This is brilliantly expressed on the nose showing feijoa, kiwifruit, Gala apple and lemon peel aromas, followed by a punchy palate that's juicy and flavoursome. The wine offers terrific fruit purity backed by bright acidity, finishing impressively long and delicious. At its best: now to 2023.\"\u003cstrong\u003e 94\/100 Points, Sam Kim, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'Soft, ripe, fruity sauvignon blanc with passionfruit, guava, melon and subtle red capsicum flavours supported by gentle acidity. Appealing purity and a silken texture.'\u003cstrong\u003e 90\/100 Points, Bob Campbell, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Classic, punchy, passionfruit-packed and citrus-saturated Sauvignon Blanc here from one of Marlborough’s original wine families. Its whipcrack acidity gives it a cleansing, texture and accentuates the basil, lime and tomato leaf layers. It’s a soothing, saucy wine that’ll satisfy even the fussiest of crowds.\"\u003cstrong\u003e 4.5 Stars, Yvonne Lorkin, NZ\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":32052457898099,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":32052457930867,"sku":"","price":264.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/Whitehaven-SauvignonBlanc-2020.jpg?v=1601594161"},{"product_id":"2020-whitehaven-marlborough-gewurztraminer","title":"2020 Whitehaven Marlborough Gewürztraminer","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMid-deep straw, with a gold hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLifted notes of Turkish delight and ginger, with subtle hints of orange blossom and rose petal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRich and full bodied, this medium dry wine displays fine varietal characteristics. Turkish delight and spice notes are predominate, with underlying notes of ripe citrus and lychee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis wine is ready to be drunk now or within six years of the vintage date.\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 \u003c\/span\u003eThis wine is made to be enjoyed best with food. We recommend dishes with aromatic spices and flavours, such as Moroccan, Thai or Chinese dishes.\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\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\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.6 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.65\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003e21st March 2020.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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 conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was hand-picked from an estate owned, single vineyard that borders the winery site. The fruit was then destemmed \/crushed, and the resulting must was left for 24 hours before pressing off. We then cold settled the juice for 24 hours, before racking the clear juice to a stainless steel tank and starting fermentation with a selected aromatic yeast strain. Following fermentation, the wine was left on its yeast lees for 4 months before bottling on the 23rd September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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=\"Vegan Friendly Wine\"\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'A very pure, charming expression of gewürztraminer with classic white rose, lychee, potpourri and Turkish Delight flavours. Made in a medium-dry style, with a good balance between subtle acidity and subliminal sweetness.' \u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 Points, Bob Campbell, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I may as well be siting outside the gates at Whitehaven as summer approaches, stalking them basically, because my infatuation for their gewürztraminer is so ridiculous. I can’t even remember if there was ever a time that I was less than wowed by any vintage they’ve released. They manage to cram truckloads of Turkish delight, caramelised, roast peach, ginger, apple crumble spices and buckets of freshness into every sip and the 2020 is no exception. Succulent, refreshing and an absolute joy to drink. Yum!\"\u003cstrong\u003e 5 Stars, Yvonne Lorkin, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'No mistaking the aromas of lavender and roses, exotic fruits, apple and talc. On the palate - youthful, tense, spicy, crisp, exotic, very fruity and just dry. A coarse-silk texture with medium+ acidity, reminders of the floral and spice attributes lead to a balance, fresh and delicious finish. Best drinking from today and through 2023+. Consider this wine with pate or creamy fettuccini dishes with salmon.' \u003cstrong\u003e91\/100 Points, Cameron Doulas, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A wonderful rendition of the variety; the gorgeously perfumed bouquet shows mango, pineapple, lychee and rich floral aromas, followed by a concentrated palate displaying silky mouthfeel and fleshy texture. It's opulent yet balanced and harmonious with a lengthy satisfying finish. At its best: now to 2025.\"\u003cstrong\u003e 94\/100 Points, Sam Kim, NZ\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":32052471660659,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/Whitehaven-Gewurztraminer-2020.jpg?v=1602118576"},{"product_id":"2019-whitehaven-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-375ml","title":"2019 Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003ePale lemon with a green hue and a bright clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLifted passionfruit, grapefruit, gooseberry, and peach fruit flavours, with complexing hints of jalapeno, nettle, boxwood and blackcurrant leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA full flavoured, medium bodied wine, with an abundance of regionally typical blackcurrant and gooseberry flavours that linger on the dry, clean finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe recommend drinking our 2019 Sauvignon Blanc while it is young and fresh, but the wine is capable of developing nicely over the next three to five years if carefully cellared.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis wine is a perfect accompaniment to summer salads, poultry and shellfish, such as Marlborough’s famous green-shell mussels.  Also try it with lobster and white fish.\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: This is a 375ml bottle.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe are unable to ship this\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewine to Australia.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\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\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003e14th March – 4th April, 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eVines are trained to three or four canes on a vertical trellis.  Balanced pruning, shoot thinning, tucking and trimming are used to achieve an open, healthy canopy and clean fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe timing of budburst was similar to previous years.  The early part of the season was notable for lower sunshine hours, especially in November.  With flowering in early December, the weather was very changeable, leading to some variable crop loads depending on the site.   January and February were very hot and dry, withering the surrounding hills and putting pressure on irrigation systems.  This also brought forward the harvest by 10-14 days.  Warm, dry conditions over harvest meant the grapes could be picked with optimum flavour and without pressure from disease or rain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was machine harvested in cool evening conditions, and pressed immediately with minimal skin contact.  After settling, the clear juice was fermented at very low temperatures with selected yeast strains to preserve the inherent varietal flavours.  The wine was fermented entirely in stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sam Smail and Diana Katardzhieva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":32100903059571,"sku":"","price":12.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/Whitehaven-SauvignonBlanc-375ml-NV.jpg?v=1604614771"},{"product_id":"2018-whitehaven-marlborough-riesling","title":"2018 Whitehaven Marlborough Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003eLight straw with a green hue and bright clarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Freshly cut limes, lemon pith, delicate florals and juniper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eA light-bodied wine, with a racy acidity and bright lime flavours.  Some residual sugar balances this firm acidity and aids the long, clean finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe believe after cellaring for a year or more this Riesling will gain some bottle-age complexity to augment the varietal characters the wine exhibits now. However, the wine is already in good balance, and can be enjoyed immediately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003eSuperbly paired with Asian cuisine and crisp green salads. This wine is excellent to whet the appetite before a meal.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\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\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10.7 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e  6.2 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.21\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest dates:  \u003c\/strong\u003e28\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e and 31\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e March 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing\u003c\/strong\u003e: The vines were pruned to 2 canes, with vertical shoot positioning.  Balanced pruning, shoot thinning, wire lifting, and trimming ensured favourable canopy conditions.  The budburst timing was slightly later than normal and the vines experienced typical spring like conditions of variable temperatures, winds and rain.  Early varieties, such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, flowered in cooler conditions leading to smaller yields.  Other varieties had warm, dry conditions over flowering, resulting in healthy crop levels.  In mid-December, the weather became warm and dry.  January was notable for strong winds that parched the landscape. The later part of the season recorded lower sunshine hours, resulting in delayed sugar ripeness and a later start to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was hand-picked and whole bunch pressed.  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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sam Smail and Diana Katardzhieva\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2019 NZ Wine of the Year: \u003cstrong\u003eGold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"It’s pristine and inviting on the nose showing nectarine, crunchy apple, lemon\/lime peel and white floral aromas. The palate delivers excellent concentration and focus combined with flowing mouthfeel and subtle sweetness, brilliantly balanced by refreshing acidity, finishing long and delightfully attractive. Style: Off-dry. At its best: now to 2028.\" \u003c\/span\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, \u003cstrong\u003e5 stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBalanced and well made, ready to enjoy today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003eCameron Douglas, \u003cstrong\u003e90\/100 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The 2018 vintage (4*) is a highly aromatic, very finely balanced wine, with lots of youthful impact.\" Michael Cooper,\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 Stars\u003c\/span\u003e\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":32105657925747,"sku":"","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":32105657958515,"sku":"","price":276.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/WhitehavenRiesling2018.jpg?v=1605050084"},{"product_id":"2019-whitehaven-marlborough-pinot-gris","title":"2019 Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Gris","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSELLING OUT - FINAL BOTTLES AVAILABLE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMid-straw 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\u003eLifted aromas of almonds, pear, quince and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe palate is rich and full-bodied with a soft, mouth filling texture. Flavours of pear, quince and stonefruit lead to an elegant, long and cleansing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe wine has lovely balance and can be enjoyed immediately. We believe after cellaring for a year or two the Pinot Gris will gain additional texture and complexity to augment the varietal characters exhibited by the wine now.\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis 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\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled\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\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\"\u003e14%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.2 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\"\u003e4.6 g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e3.43\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE\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 March 12th, 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Gris vines, planted immediately surrounding the winery, are trained to two canes on a vertical trellis, with balanced pruning, shoot thinning, tucking and trimming to achieve an open, healthy canopy. 2019 was notable for low crops and a hot dry summer, resulting in small berries, giving intensity of flavour, and soft acidities. Harvest commenced approximately 10 days earlier that the long term average.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMost of the fruit was hand-picked and whole cluster pressed.  The juice was fermented at 14-16°C with selected yeast strains to preserve the inherent fruit flavours.  After fermentation, the yeast lees were stirred through the wine monthly to build mouthfeel and help develop an appealing, creamy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rowan Langdon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\" alt=\"\" data-mce-selected=\"1\" data-mce-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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\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\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2021 Cuisine Magazine Tasting: \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal, Rated No.1 Pinot Gris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Ripe, fruity and varietal with aromas of sweet green pear and apples, there’s a mix of floral scents and a soft leesy autolysis. On the palate - ripe, fleshy, fruity and just dry with a whisper of residual sweetness. Contrasting acidity and fine phenolic texture adds lengthy and mouthfeel. Balanced and well made, ready to enjoy from today and through 2022.\" \u003cstrong\u003e92\/100 Points, \u003c\/strong\u003eCam Douglas, MS, NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Gently aromatic and succulent pinot gris with classic ripe pear, nectarine, floral and honeysuckle flavours. A hint of sweetness is perfectly balanced by fruity acidity to give a pleasantly dry-ish finish. An appealing wine from a successful vintage.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91\/100 Points,\u003c\/strong\u003e Bob Campbell, MW, NZ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A gorgeous expression of the variety; the fragrant bouquet shows apricot, honeydew melon, poached pear and floral aromas with a hint of spicy nuance. It's concentrated and succulent on the palate, displaying terrific fruit purity combined with silky texture and refreshing acidity, making it immensely appealing. At its best: now to 2022.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 Points, \u003c\/strong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, NZ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStill unfolding, the 2019 vintage (4.5*) is a single-vineyard, Wairau Valley wine, mostly hand-picked, then tank-fermented and matured on its yeast lees. Bright, light lemon\/green, it is mouthfilling and strongly varietal, with deep pear and lychee flavours, slightly spicy notes, gentle acidity and a dryish (6.2 grams\/litre of residual sugar), smooth finish.\" \u003cstrong\u003e4.5 Stars, \u003c\/strong\u003eMichael Cooper, NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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":32106428334195,"sku":"","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/Whitehaven-PinotGris-2019resizedforweb.jpg?v=1611611043"},{"product_id":"2020-whitehaven-marlborough-riesling","title":"2020 Whitehaven Marlborough Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003eMid-straw with a green hue and bright clarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fresh aromas of lime, green apple and delicate florals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eA light-bodied wine with youthful citrus flavours and bright acidity. Made in an off dry style, residual sugar balances the acidity and aids the long, pure, and slightly mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe believe after cellaring for a year or more this Riesling will gain some bottle-age complexity to augment the varietal characters the wine exhibits now. However, the wine is already in good balance, and can be enjoyed immediately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery versatile with food. Superbly paired with delicate fish and Asian cuisine. This wine is excellent to whet the appetite before a meal.\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 11.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11.7 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e  7.1 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.89\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003e4th April 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 2020 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape growing:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEstate grown at Pauls Road. The vines were pruned to 2 canes, with vertical shoot positioning.  Balanced pruning, shoot thinning, wire lifting, and trimming ensured favourable canopy conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The fruit was hand-picked and whole bunch pressed.  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\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"It's brilliantly styled and elegantly expressed on the nose showing white flesh nectarine, fresh fig, lemon sorbet and white floral aromas, leading to a finely focused palate delivering awesome fruit purity and persistency. It's linear and lingering with fabulous fruit purity backed by vibrant acidity, finishing long and gorgeously appealing. Style: Off-dry. At its best: now to 2030.\" \u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, NZ - 95\/100 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Medium-dry riesling with lime, white flowers and oyster-shell flavours supported by a deliciously fruity acidity that builds exquisite tension. The wine has impressive purity, an ethereal texture and a lingering finish.\" \u003cstrong\u003eBob Campbell, NZ - 94\/100 Points, Top Value, Top Rank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The attractively scented 2020 vintage (4*) is a single-vineyard, Wairau Valley wine. Medium-bodied, it has citrusy, appley flavours, a sliver of sweetness (9.6 grams\/litre of residual sugar), balanced acidity, and very good delicacy, poise and length. Still very youthful, it's well worth cellaring to 2023+.\" \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Cooper, NZ - 4 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":32176826482803,"sku":"","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":32176826515571,"sku":"","price":276.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/Whitehaven-Riesling-2020forwebsite_f2b3f9a6-5554-4e7d-b2d9-a6459cc9e794.jpg?v=1636672329"},{"product_id":"2017-whitehaven-marlborough-pinot-noir","title":"2017 Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColour \/ Appearance:\u003c\/b\u003e Deep ruby, with a garnet hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifted blueberry and spiced plums, with oak char, cinnamon and nutmeg spice, with violet hints.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A medium bodied wine with fine tannins a silky texture and richly structured. The red and blue fruit flavour are balanced with the oak spice, and linger on the long, bright finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eTry this wine with game meats such as duck or venison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e [[\/Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Alcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 g\/L \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.56\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Dates: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e28th March – 15th April 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit for this wine was mainly sourced from 2 vineyards located in the Awatere and Southern Valley sub-regions of Marlborough. All fruit for this wine was grown on a standard 2 cane trellis system. Shoot thinning was carried out during the growing season to ensure a healthy open canopy, and fruit thinning occurred later in the season to ensure all the fruit had concentrated ripe varietal flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The budburst timing was slightly later than normal and the vines experienced typical spring like conditions of variable temperatures, winds and rain. Early varieties, such as Pinot Noir, flowered in cooler conditions leading to smaller yields. In mid-December, the weather became warm and dry. January was notable for strong winds that parched the landscape. The later part of the season recorded lower sunshine hours and higher humidity, resulting in delayed sugar ripeness and a later start to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit for this wine was hand harvested in the cool Marlborough autumn mornings. Most was de-stemmed and transferred to various open top fermenting vats in the winery. Approximately 5% of the fruit was added to the fermenter as whole clusters. The fruit was then left to cold soak for 5-6 days prior to fermentation. The fermentation occurred spontaneously with yeast native to the vineyard. Extraction was done by hand-plunging (pigeage) 3-4 times daily to ensure gentle colour and flavour extraction. The temperature was allowed to peak at 32°C. The wine was then pressed off as soon as it reached dryness, and then racked to new (30%), 1 and 2 year old French oak barrels. The heavy pressings were kept separate. The wine was left to mature in barrel and underwent natural malo-lactic fermentation in spring. After 11 months the wine was removed from barrel, blended and filtered before bottling in March, 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rowan Langdon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Details]]  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":39271283163251,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":39271283196019,"sku":"","price":420.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/WhitehavenPinotNoir2017.jpg?v=1616103710"},{"product_id":"2019-whitehaven-marlborough-pinot-noir","title":"2019 Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/b\u003eDeep ruby, with a crimson hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright red fruits and cherry notes, underpinned with a hint of nutmeg spice and oak char.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA medium bodied wine, this Pinot Noir is full of lifted dark cherry, plum and aniseed flavours. These flavours integrate with the subtle use of savoury oak, on a bed of silky tannins that provide a long, supple finish to this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTry this wine with game meats such as duck or venison, also a wonderful accompaniment to other red meat dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Alcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 g\/L \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.3 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.72\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\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e [[\/Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis season was notable for being one of the warmest on record. Things started normally, with variable spring temperatures, wind and a number of rainy days.  However, after Christmas, the region experienced a very hot, dry season. It also meant little or no disease pressure and the grapes able to picked with optimum flavours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit for this wine was sourced from 4 vineyards located in the Awatere and Southern Valley sub-regions of Marlborough.  All fruit for this wine was grown on a standard 2 cane trellis system. Shoot thinning was carried out during the growing season to ensure a healthy open canopy, and fruit thinning occurred later in the season to ensure all the fruit had concentrated ripe varietal flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e March 11th to 29th, 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit used to make this wine was carefully hand harvested on a cool Autumn morning, then destemmed and gently conveyed to various small, open-topped fermenters. After a cold soak, which generally lasted between 3-6 days, the must was let to warm naturally, and fermented using the wild yeasts found on the grapes. After approximately 15-21 days the wine was pressed off skins. We then transferred the wine to various French oak barriques (27% new), where it was let to rest for 10 months. After tasting and blending we filtered this wine and bottled it on the 4\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e March 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eRowan Langdon\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\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Gorgeously ripe and inviting, the bouquet shows sweet cherry, game, dark mushroom, clove and cedar characters, leading to a concentrated palate displaying refinement as well as generosity and persistency. Wonderfully harmonious and delectably appealing.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, NZ - 5 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Crafted from fruit grown in the Awatere and Southern Valley’s sub-regions, this little banger of a pinot noir is destined for big things. Bursting with bright tamarillo, berry tea, cherry and all manner of earthy goodness, it’s ultra-fresh, frisky and fanging with flavour. Smooth, velvety textures and solid, spicy backbone make this an absolute treat to drink.\" \u003cstrong\u003eYvonne Lorkin, NZ - 5 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Urgent and intense aromas of Pinot with dark cherry and black currant, sweet and spicy French oak with a light toasty quality adds complexity, plum and dark berries and a dry stone earthy quality. Lovely on the palate, balanced, varietal and fruity with a core of pinosity and style. Nut, spice and toasty wood flavours follow the red stone fruit, plum and currant. Balanced and well made showing off complexity, charm and style all at the same time. Well made.\" \u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, MS - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 Points, Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cs-reviewBody\" property=\"reviewBody\"\u003e\"Medium-bodied pinot noir with cherry, plum, smoky bacon and spicy oak flavours. Smooth-textured and approachable with ripe, fruit-focused flavours. A supple, easy-drinking red with character.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBob Campbell, MW - 90\/100 Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngie Atkinson, North \u0026amp; South Magazine:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.5 Stars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, NZ:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 90\/100 Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs-reviewBody\" property=\"reviewBody\"\u003e2021 Dish Magazine Tasting:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":39349724840051,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":39349724872819,"sku":"","price":420.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/Whitehaven-PinotNoir-2019forwebsite.jpg?v=1636673333"},{"product_id":"2020-whitehaven-marlborough-pinot-gris","title":"2020 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\u003eMid-straw with a 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\u003eStunning pear, ginger, and floral tones are displayed on the nose, with a subtle hint of sweet baking spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis textural Pinot Gris shows an elegant array of pear, stone-fruit and almond meal flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe wine has lovely balance and can be enjoyed immediately. We believe after cellaring for up to six years the Pinot Gris will gain additional texture and complexity to augment the varietal characters exhibited by the wine now.\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis 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\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\"\u003e14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8 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\"\u003e5.1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e3.56\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=\"\" data-mce-selected=\"1\" data-mce-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[[\/Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\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 class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-31st March 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePinot Gris vines, planted immediately surrounding the winery, are trained to two canes on a vertical trellis, with balanced pruning, shoot thinning, tucking and trimming to achieve an open, healthy canopy. This season was notable for being one of the warmest on record.  Things started normally, with variable spring temperatures, wind and a number of rainy days.  However, after Christmas the region experienced a very hot, dry season.   It also meant little or no disease pressure and the grapes able to picked with optimum flavours.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe fruit used to make this wine was hand-picked, the vast majority of which came from Whitehaven’s own Pauls Rd vineyard. The fruit was then whole bunch pressed and the resulting juice settled for 24 hours. The juice was then racked to a stainless steel tank, where it underwent fermentation using a selected yeast strain. A portion of this wine (10%) was fermented at a warm temperature in an old oak cuvee. After fermentation, the wine was let to sit on its yeast lees for approximately 5-6 months. We then blended and filtered this wine, before finally bottling it on the 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e February 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rowan Langdon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\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\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\"Offering fabulous fruit purity and poise, the wine shows Nashi pear, apricot, lemon peel and rich floral aromas on the nose, followed by a succulent palate offering excellent weight and roundness. It's wonderfully flavoursome and elegant at the same time, finishing long and delectable. At its best: now to 2024.\" \u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit - 94 Points, 5 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\"Aromas of green pear and honeysuckle, white spice and dried red apple, a mix of lees and stony earthy attributes add depth and complexity. Crisp, fruity, luscious texture, spice and salivating acidity on the palate. Flavours of pears and apple mirror the bouquet, warming alcohol is contrasted by a core of fruit and whisper of residual sweetness.  Lovely weight and richness, mouth filling flavours and textures. Balanced, fresh, young and ready to drink upon purchase and through 2023+.\" \u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, MS, NZ - 92 Points, Premium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\"Bright, even, pale yellow with some depth. The nose is softly full, nuances of sweet pear, apple, voluminous white florals and a hint of spices. Medium-light bodied, dry-ish to taste, aromas of sweet pear, apple melded with lilies, white florals; a touch of five-spice linger on the finish. The wine has clean and pure fruit, supported by balanced acidity; it flows smoothly on a round and lightly creamy palate. This is a straightforward Pinot Girs with juicy pear and five-spice. Match with chilli pork stir-fried or spiced cajun fish over the next 3 years.\" \u003cstrong\u003eCandice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews - 4 Stars\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":39349733523571,"sku":"","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":39349733556339,"sku":"","price":276.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/Whitehaven-PinotGris-2020forwebsite.jpg?v=1636671102"},{"product_id":"2021-whitehaven-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2021 Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003ePale lemon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eClassical Marlborough with aromas of grapefruit, lime, blackcurrant and tropical notes underscored with complexing hints of jalapeno and tomato leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure and concentrated with flavours of white peach, boxwood, citrus and wet river stone. The palate is concentrated yet elegant with flavour density and a lingering, textured finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWe recommend drinking our 2021 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\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA perfect accompaniment to fresh seafood, summer salads, light poultry and goat’s cheese.\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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 13.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar: \u003c\/strong\u003e2\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e3 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.6 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-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-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\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\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\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\u003e10th March – 1st April 2021\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. 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. Minimal crop thinning was required in 2021 due to naturally low crops.\u003c\/p\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. With the light crops, harvest was underway earlier than usual and it was only in the final days of the harvest that we encountered some wet weather events that the winery was easily able to work around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was machine harvested, often overnight, and pressed immediately with minimal skin contact.  After cold 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 up to 2 months prior to blending in June 2021. The wine has been heat and cold stabilised, and sterile filtered, prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\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\u003e2022 Millennial Wine \u0026amp; Beer Competition, LA, USA: \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2021 New Zealand International Wine Show:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"This is splendidly fruited and instantly appealing with feijoa, passionfruit, jalapeno and lime zest aromas on the nose, followed by a concentrated palate offering impressive fruit power and persistency. Bright, juicy and flavoursome with a lengthy delicious finish\" \u003cstrong\u003e5 Stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Bright, pale straw-yellow, even colour throughout. The nose is softly full, displaying aromas of white currant, lime, tomato vine melded with a hint of white spice. Medium-light bodied, vibrant aromas of white currant, lime interweave gooseberries, herbaceous tomato vine, followed by white pepper lends a lengthy finish. The fruit has brilliant concentration and ripeness, supported by a lively acid line. Subtle fine-textured phenolics provide an elegant presence, leaving a chalky mouthfeel. This is an elegant Sauvignon Blanc with concentration, refreshing acidity on a chalky textured palate. Match with steamed mussels and white fish over the next 3 years.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5 Stars, Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Pungent, herbaceous, tropical, fresh and vibrant bouquet with flavours of crisp red apple and white peach, pink grapefruit, pineapple and lemongrass. Salivating acidity with a salty edge, a core of fruit and satin-textured finish. Fresh, live and ready. Great drinking from 2021 through 2024+.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e93\/100 Points, Excellent, Cameron Douglas, MS, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Light, fresh and tangy Sauvignon Blanc with cut-grass, gooseberry, lime juice and passionfruit flavours supported by a thread of mouth-watering acidity.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e90\/100 Points, Bob Campbell, MW, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Holy pea pods Batman! This snappy new sauvignon from one of Marlborough’s pioneering wine families is ripe, rumpty and roaring with classic passionfruit, basil, lush lemon and a shed-tonne (technical term) of citrus and fresh herbs. It’s zesty and vibrant and has vavoom up the wahzoo (another technical term). For all that, it’s pretty darn stylish and beautifully balanced. Yum!\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 4.5 Stars, Yvonne Lorkin, NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\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":39421097902195,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":39421097934963,"sku":"","price":264.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/Whitehaven-SauvignonBlanc-2021forwebsite.jpg?v=1644460353"},{"product_id":"2021-whitehaven-marlborough-noble-riesling-375ml","title":"2021 Whitehaven Marlborough Noble Riesling 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003ePale Lemon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifted nose of dried mango and apple, with a hint of quince paste and ripe apricot notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried apricot, apple and honey, with an underlying core of citrus fruit that cuts through these rich flavours.\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\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 9.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 186 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.36\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Vegan friendly wine\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_thumb.png?v=1568074935\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\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\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Dates: 29th \u003c\/strong\u003eApril \u0026amp; 6th May 2021\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 entirely from the Best Vineyard, located in Brancott Valley. 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. Minimal crop thinning was required in 2021 due to naturally low crops.\u003c\/p\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. After the main harvest period the region received some well-needed rainfall. This moisture created the perfect environment for the development of botrytis in the vineyard, and as such allowed us to make a Noble Riesling this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit for this wine was hand-harvested by members of the wider Whitehaven team. 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. Each ferment was stopped when we felt the balance between sweetness and acidity was right. These ferments were then blended, and the wine was bottled on the 3rd of August 2021.\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\u003e2021 New Zealand International Wine Show:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trophy - Champion Sweet Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Bright, even, pale yellow with depth. The nose is complex, gently growing in volume, aromas of botrytis influenced beeswax, honey melded with lifted white floral, lemon balm and apricot. Full-bodied, luscious to taste, rich on the palate with fresh aromas of apricot, lemon balm entwined with honey, beeswax, a hint of white spice and lifted floral adorned. The wine has excellent concentration and intensity; a complex range of flavours are in harmony with the support of vibrant acidity. The mouthfeel is unctuous and exquisite, filling the palate with pure joy. This is a harmonious, complex noble Riesling with great balance and charm.\" \u003cstrong\u003e5 Stars, Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A delectable offering, it’s beautifully lifted and brightly expressed on the nose showing dried apricot, honey, orange marmalade and subtle spice notes. The palate displays excellent weight and succulent fruit intensity, well complemented by gorgeous sweetness and vibrant acidity. It’s creamy and lingering with delicious finish.\" \u003cstrong\u003e5 Stars, Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Delicious in its infancy, Whitehaven Marlborough Noble Riesling 2021 is a single-vineyard wine, from grapes shrivelled by Botrytis cinerea (‘noble rot’). Bright, light lemon\/green, it is richly scented and vibrantly fruity, with intense, peachy, citrusy, slightly honeyed flavours and a finely poised, sweet (186 grams\/litre of residual sugar), crisp finish. Still very youthful, it's well worth cellaring, but already hard to resist.\" \u003cstrong\u003e5 Stars, Michael Cooper, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Sweet, concentrated riesling with a suggestion of honeyed botrytis supported by citrus, lime, stone fruit and apricot flavours. The wine has a good balance between sweetness and fruity acidity leaving a clean, fresh finish.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e93\/100 Points, Bob Campbell, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Seductive aromas and flavours of caramelised apple and sweet peach, lemon and lime flowers with honey. Deliciously creamy, sweet and youthful with a core of sweet honey fruit flavours, contrasting acidity and long finish.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 93\/100 Points, Excellent, Cameron Douglas, NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAccolades\u003c\/span\u003e]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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":39491644817523,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":39491644850291,"sku":"","price":420.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/Whitehaven-NobleRiesling-2021forwebsite_27d80b69-ad56-483d-a0f9-1aceb5d11bdb.jpg?v=1646092363"},{"product_id":"2021-whitehaven-marlborough-riesling","title":"2021 Whitehaven Marlborough Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003ePale lemon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e: White flesh nectarine, lemon sorbet and white floral aromas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium dry Riesling with citrus, apple, white floral and oyster shell flavours. The palate is finely focused delivering fruit purity, balanced acidity and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe recommend drinking our 2021 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\u003eSuperbly paired with Asian cuisine and crisp green salads. This wine is excellent to whet the appetite before a meal.\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%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14.4 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e  8.58 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.88\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\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\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003e21st March – 23rd March 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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. With the light crops, harvest was underway earlier than usual and both Riesling parcels were harvested in perfect weather conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape growing:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit for this wine was sourced primarily from our winery home block vineyard at Pauls Rd (72%) with the balance from Best’s vineyard in the Sothern Valleys (28%). 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. Minimal crop thinning was required in 2021 due to naturally low crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe majority of the fruit (72%) was handpicked and whole bunch pressed with the balance machine picked. We pressed immediately with minimal skin contact. To retain as much purity in the finished wine as possible and minimise harsh phenolic compounds, a press cut was made to separate out the heavier pressings portion of the juice.  After settling and clarification, the juice was fermented at very low temperature with a selected yeast strain to retain the fruit’s intense varietal flavours.  The ferment was stopped with some residual sugar to balance the high acidity.\u003cbr\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\"Bright, pale yellow with a green hue, even colour throughout. The nose is softly full and vibrant, filled the glass with lime, lemongrass, minerals and citrus flower. Medium-light bodied, dry-ish to taste, a mouth-watering acid line carries lime, green apple, lime zest, interweave a subtle hint of lemongrass, lime blossom and stony minerals. The electric acid line provides vitality and length, drives a crisp, long finish. The fruit has good concentration, minerals and citrus peels added interest. This is a dry-ish, mouth-watering Riesling with a flush of citrus and minerals. Match with steamed seafood and sushi over the next 5+ years.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 Stars, Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\"Charming and gorgeously elegant with nectarine, lemon pith, lime zest and crunchy apple notes, it's finely textured and brilliantly expressed on the palate offering terrific fruit purity combined with subtle sweetens and racy acidity. Wonderfully balanced and harmonious with an impressively long vibrant finish. Style: Off-dry. At its best: now to 2031\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 Stars, Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Aromatic, fresh, bright and youthful fresh fruit scents of lemon and green apple, tropical flowers and crumbled wet stone minerality. On the palate - crisp, tense, salivating, fresh and fruity core with flavours that reflect the bouquet starting with green apple and lemon then a sherbet and white spice layer. Acidity dances across the palate and carries the flavours throughout. A lovely wine perfect as an aperitif and with sashimi. Best drinking from 2022 through 2028.\" \u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 Points\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent – Cameron Douglas, MS, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":39665032331379,"sku":"","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":39665032364147,"sku":"","price":276.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/products\/Whitehaven-Riesling-2021forwebsite.jpg?v=1639697384"},{"product_id":"2022-whitehaven-marlborough-riesling","title":"2022 Whitehaven Marlborough Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003eMid-straw with a green hue and bright clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Freshly cut limes, lemon pith, and delicate white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent purity, with bright, light lemon\/lime notes. Delicate and vibrant with very good depth of citrus, and slight apple flavours. Dryish with a balanced acid backbone, and a long clean finish with a minerally streak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe recommend drinking our 2022 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 12.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7.5 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e  8.5 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.94\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\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003e28th and 30th March 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 growing season started with soil moisture at capacity, following an unusually wet winter which had seen flooding in parts of the region. Pleasingly, the region did not suffer any major frost events and despite conditions in November being a little wet, the warmth that went with it meant that flowering was not drawn out and resulted in good fruit set and the prospect of healthy yields. The remainder of the season was punctuated by cooler weather and rainfall events, and we were vigilant around disease pressure as we entered the harvest period. Harvest was later this year and Brix accumulation was slow. We experienced another rain event in the final third of March which then required us to harvest quickly in order to retain pure fruit expression. This is where Whitehaven’s new receival building came to the fore, allowing greater throughput while maintaining the quality focus and attention to detail that Whitehaven prides itself on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape growing:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit used to make this wine is from our Pauls Road 38% (Rapaura) and Awa-Iti 62% (Southern Valleys) Vineyard sites. The vines were trained to 2-3 cane VSP. 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\u003ch3\u003eVINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003eEnticing aromas of fresh lime flower and green apple, lemon flesh and apricot stone. Youthful palate textures from acidity, residual sweetness and minerality give way to fruit flavours of lime, lemon and apple with a whisper of fine lees. Lightweight and fresh, new and taut, medium dry expression, a wine that will show its best from 2024 through 2030+. \u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, MS, NZ, 93\/100 Pts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, even, pale straw yellow. The nose is soft, with lush aromas of stonefruit, citrus and blossom. Medium-bodied, dry to taste, aromas of peach, lime and lime peels entwined with a citrus blossom. The wine has beautiful acid and sweetness balance; sweetness contributes to a lush, fleshy palate, and vibrant acidity drives a long, crisp finish. This well-balanced Riesling possesses a citrus core with floral and lime peels. Match with Bratwurst and sole.\u003cstrong\u003e Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, 18.5-\/20 pts (92 pts) \u003c\/strong\u003eOct 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorgeously elegant and poised, the wine shows white flesh nectarine, lime zest and lemon sorbet aromas on the nose, followed by a brilliantly linear palate delivering exquisite texture and racy acidity with a hint of sweetness, finishing long and mouth-watering. \u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, NZ, 95\/100, 5 stars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA delicious Riesling with well-balanced flavours of freshly picked crunchy green apple, lime zest and a ripe peachy note, all adding complexity to an incredibly beautiful expression of Riesling from Marlborough. \u003cstrong\u003e Joelle Thomson, NZ, 17.5\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":40361480650867,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":40361480683635,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/1_048b735b-f800-4199-b21b-9cd7a747e05e.png?v=1683503912"},{"product_id":"2022-whitehaven-marlborough-pinot-noir-rose","title":"2022 Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e Bright, pale blush-pink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFreshly scented with gentle watermelon, strawberry, cherries, and wildflowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFlavoursome and delicate Pinot Noir Rose with a bright, fresh acidity that supports the bright red fruits and floral notes.  These persist on the lengthy, clean finish. A refreshing wine in a bone-dry style with a mouth-tingling and lively acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAlthough delicious to drink now, this wine should age gracefully for another 2-3 years if cellared carefully. 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The vines were trained to 2-3 cane VSP. 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\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2022 growing season started with soil moisture at capacity, following an unusually wet winter which had seen flooding in parts of the region. Pleasingly, the region did not suffer any major frost events and despite conditions in November being a little wet, the warmth that went with it meant that flowering was not drawn out and resulted in good fruit set and the prospect of healthy yields. The remainder of the season was punctuated by cooler weather and rainfall events, and we were vigilant around disease pressure as we entered the harvest period. Harvest was later this year and Brix accumulation was slow. We experienced another rain event in the final third of March which then required us to harvest as quickly as possible in many blocks to retain pure fruit expression. This is where Whitehaven’s new receival building came to the fore, allowing greater throughput while maintain the quality focus and attention to detail that Whitehaven prides itself on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003eMultiple pick dates from the 15\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e to 17\u003csup\u003eth   \u003c\/sup\u003eMarch 2022  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was machine-harvested, destemmed, and pressed at the winery to ensure the desired level of colour and flavour extraction. Using only the early ‘free run’ juice, fermentation was at cool temperatures with selected yeast to create a wine with pure fruit flavours and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diana Katardzhieva\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\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\u003eAromas of strawberry and red apple, papaya and apricot lead to a palate of the same with a vibrant youthful texture from acidity and contrasting satin fruit mouthfeel. Well made, new and fresh, a wine for summer 2023 and 2024. \u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, MS, NZ, 92\/100 Pts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, pale blush pink, even colour throughout. The nose is intense and vibrant with aromas of strawberry, raspberry, rose petals and lily. Medium-bodied, dry to taste, aromas of raspberry and strawberry melded with a hint of cream, rose petals and lily. Mouth-watering acidity provides good energy and drives to a crisp, fragranced finish. This dry Pinot Noir Rosé is crisp and generous, packed with red fruit on a creamy, delicate palate. Serve as an aperitif or match with sushi \u003cstrong\u003eCandice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, 18.5\/20 pts (93 pts).\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly-tinted rosé that is dry and flavoursome with lime, raspberry and slightly green strawberry characters. Good food wine with tangy, mouth-watering acidity helping to drive a lengthy finish.  \u003cstrong\u003eBob Campbell, 91\/100,\u003c\/strong\u003e Sept 2022.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA perfumed floral nose of rose, violet, sliced strawberries and lemon peel. Medium-bodied with salty mineral notes. Creamy texture and red berry character. Simple and easygoing. Sustainable. Vegan. Drink now. Screw cap. \u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, Sept 2022 \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFor a young wine, 2022 is the best Whitehaven Rosé ever made, and it pushes the boundaries of pale colour and dryness, providing a surprising depth of flavour in such a light-hued pink wine. Winemaker Peter Jackson (not the film guy) gave the grapes minimum skin contact, which is where the light colour comes from, but he has somehow coaxed maximum flavour from the grapes, all Pinot Noir, as in most New Zealand pink wines. Lively, lovely and dangerously drinkable. \u003cstrong\u003eGraze with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goat’s chevre with honey with seed crackers. \u003cstrong\u003eDine with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goat’s cheese tart with slow-roasted tomatoes, pine nuts, and caramelised onion. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJoelle Thomson, Jan 2023, 18.5\/20 Pts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper pale in colour with fabulous aromatics, the wine shows raspberry, red apple, nectarine and white floral nuances on the nose, leading to a finely focused palate offering pristine fruit flavours with bright acidity, finishing lingering with charming flavours. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSam Kim, 93\/100 Pts, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCuisine Tasting 2022, 4 stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMichael Cooper, NZ, 4 stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-detail\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-detail\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":40400497180787,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":40400497213555,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/BottleShotwMedals_7.png?v=1683514819"},{"product_id":"2022-whitehaven-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2022 Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003ePale lemon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eClassical Marlborough with aromas of blackcurrant, grapefruit, lime and crushed herbs underscored with complexing hints of tropical fruits and gooseberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePure and concentrated with flavours of white peach, boxwood, citrus and smoky, wet river stone notes. The palate is concentrated yet elegant with flavour density and a lingering, precise finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWe recommend drinking our 2022 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\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA perfect accompaniment to fresh seafood, summer salads, light poultry and goat’s cheese.\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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 13.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar: \u003c\/strong\u003e1.7 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity: \u003c\/strong\u003e7.45 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" 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-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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" 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-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\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\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\u003e14th March – 5th April 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eWe are proud to source the fruit for this wine exclusively from Marlborough. 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2022 growing season started with soil moisture at capacity, following an unusually wet winter which had seen flooding in parts of the region. Pleasingly, the region did not suffer any major frost events and despite conditions in November being a little wet, the warmth that went with it meant that flowering was not drawn out and resulted in good fruit set and the prospect of healthy yields. The remainder of the season was punctuated by cooler weather and rainfall events and we were vigilant around disease pressure as we entered the harvest period. Harvest was later this year and Brix accumulation was slow. We experienced another rain event in the final third of March, following which we thought it best to harvest as quickly as possible in order to retain pure fruit expression. This is where Whitehaven’s new receival building came to the fore, allowing greater throughput while maintaining the quality focus and attention to detail that Whitehaven prides itself on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was machine harvested, often overnight, and pressed immediately with minimal skin contact.  After cold 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 up to 6 weeks prior to blending in June 22. The wine has been heat and cold stabilised, and sterile filtered, prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\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\u003eWine Spectator, \u003cstrong\u003e90 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2022 Selected for the inaugural Appellation Marlborough Wine Annual Collection 2022.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMundus Vini Spring Tasting 2023, Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Pungent and new, varietal with a bouquet of fresh herbs and tropical fruits, apple and lemon with nettles and fruit spice. Taut, fresh, saline and fruity with flavours of citrus and apple-passionfruit, fresh and dried herbs, nettles and peach. High acid line will settle over the next 12 months with best drinking from mid 2023 through 2027.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e93\/100 Points, Excellent, Cameron Douglas, MS, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; color: #0e101a;\"\u003e\"Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is softly full, with vibrant aromas of gooseberry, lime, green capsicum and lime blossom. Medium-light bodied, aromas of gooseberry and lime melded with lime peels, blossom, green capsicum and a hint of white spice. The wine is bright and vibrant, supported by thirst-quenching acidity; subtle white spice lingers on the finish, adding interest. This is a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc shows varietal and a soft palate. \u003cstrong\u003eCandice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, 18+\/20 pts (91 pts) Oct 2022 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; color: #0e101a;\"\u003eWonderfully fruited and fresh on the nose showing Granny Smith apple, nettle, lime zest and white floral aromas, it's intensely flavoursome on the palate offering excellent fruit purity and persistency, making it delicious and highly enjoyable. \u003cstrong\u003eSam kim, NZ, 94\/100 pts, 5 stars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; color: #0e101a;\"\u003eWatch Chief Winemaker Peter Jackson chat to Carolyn Evans-Hammond about this wine: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=978K8LohabE\"\u003eThe Wine Find Talks - Episode 112 - YouTube\u003c\/a\u003e\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":40462693662835,"sku":"","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":40462693695603,"sku":"","price":276.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/BottleShotwMedals_8.png?v=1690171193"},{"product_id":"2022-whitehaven-marlborough-pinot-gris","title":"2022 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\u003ePale lemon with bright clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003eFragrant notes of Beurre Bosc pear, red apple, honeysuckle with a hint of clove and aniseed are displayed on the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRipe pear and apple flavours, with hints of savoury yeast lees notes and a thread of minerality on the palate. Dry to taste, this wine has gentle acidity and supportive, fine-textural tannins which promotes a long, clean finish to this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlthough delicious to drink 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 2.7 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 5.3 g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.47\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=\"\" data-mce-selected=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\"\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\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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 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\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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[[\/Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\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 class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple pick dates from the 15\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e to 29\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003end \u003c\/sup\u003eMarch, 2022.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2022 growing season started with soil moisture at capacity, following an unusually wet winter which had seen flooding in parts of the region. Pleasingly, the region did not suffer any major frost events and despite conditions in November being a little wet, the warmth that went with it meant that flowering was not drawn out and resulted in good fruit set and the prospect of healthy yields. The remainder of the season was punctuated by cooler weather and rainfall events, and we were vigilant around disease pressure as we entered the harvest period. Harvest was later this year and Brix accumulation was slow. We experienced another rain event in the final third of March which then required us to harvest quickly in order to retain pure fruit expression. This is where Whitehaven’s new receival building came to the fore, allowing greater throughput while maintaining the quality focus and attention to detail that Whitehaven prides itself on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit used to make this wine is from our Tussocks (55%) and Pauls Road (45%) vineyards. 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionRight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit used to make this wine was hand harvested and whole bunch pressed. After pressing, the juice was settled for 12-24 hours and then racked, retaining some solids in the juice. This juice was then fermented using a selection of aromatic yeast strains. After fermentation the tanks were topped without the addition of sulphur, and the wine was left on lees for 3-4 months prior to blending. After blending, the wine was cold stabilised and filtered, and then bottled on the 31\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e August, 2022. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\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\u003eGold\u003c\/strong\u003e, Japan Womens Sakura Wine Awards 2023.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlenty of flint, white pepper and lemon with hints of grapefruit. Medium body. Attractive fruit and density. Drink now or hold. \u003cstrong\u003e91\/100 Pts, James Suckling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, even, pale straw-yellow. The nose is soft, sweet-noted pear drop, apple puree melded with blossom and citrus zest. Medium-light bodied, aromas of pear, apple intermixed sage and apple blossom. The brisk flavour of sweet pear and apple flows smoothly with lively acidity, lending a refreshing, dry finish. Match with dim sum or pulled pork over the next 2-3 years. \u003cstrong\u003eCandice Chow, NZ, Nov 2022.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTangy, light, off-dry pinot gris with fresh pear, apple and subtle spicy flavours supported by bright, mouth-watering acidity. Bob \u003cstrong\u003eCampbell, MW, NZ, Nov 2022.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePristine and elegantly aromatic, the wine shows apple, green pear, lemon peel and jasmine notes, leading to a finely flowing palate that's succulent and lingering. Beautifully rounded and fleshy with a lengthy juicy finish. \u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, 93\/100, 5 stars\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":40474847477875,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":40474847510643,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/13.png?v=1683515229"},{"product_id":"2022-whitehaven-marlborough-gewurztraminer","title":"2022 Whitehaven Marlborough Gewürztraminer","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003ePale 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 notes of rose flowers, lychee and honey suckle, combined with hints of cardamom and 5-spice powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFlavours of ripe orange, lychee and ginger spice. Generously weighted and finely textured, this wine has gentle acidity with a streak of seashell minerality ensuring a long, cleansing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e This wine is ready to be enjoyed now or within six years of the vintage date.\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 This wine is made to be enjoyed best with food. We recommend dishes with aromatic spices and flavours, such as Moroccan, Thai or Chinese dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\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 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\" data-mce-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 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\" data-mce-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\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\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\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e  4.5g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.68\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMarch 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e and 28th, 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2022 growing season started with soil moisture at capacity, following an unusually wet winter which had seen flooding in parts of the region. Pleasingly, the region did not suffer any major frost events and despite conditions in November being a little wet, the warmth that went with it meant that flowering was not drawn out and resulted in good fruit set and the prospect of healthy yields. The remainder of the season was punctuated by cooler weather and rainfall events and we were vigilant around disease pressure as we entered the harvest period. Harvest was later this year and Brix accumulation was slow. We experienced another rain event in the final third of March which then required us to harvest as quickly as possible in many blocks in order to retain pure fruit expression. This is where Whitehaven’s new receival building came to the fore, allowing greater throughput while maintain the quality focus and attention to detail that Whitehaven prides itself on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit for this wine was sourced from vineyards located in the Wairau (70%) and Waihopai (30%) valleys of Marlborough. 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were hand-picked when the fruit reached optimum ripeness. At the winery the grapes were then destemmed\/crushed and then left to soak inside the press for up to 24 hours before pressing off. After 24-36 hours of settling, the juice was racked to stainless steel tanks, then warmed and inoculated with an aromatic yeast strain. Following fermentation, the wine was left on its yeast lees for 3 months before filtration and bottling on the 12\u003csup\u003eth of\u003c\/sup\u003e September 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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA delicious gewurz with a smoky, blanched almond and apple character. Some melon too. Medium to full body. Fruity finish. Vegan. Sustainable. \u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, 90\/100 Pts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA solid, clearly varietal wine in a fresh, tangy and vibrant style. White rose petal, lychee and pot-pourri flavours with a crisp, dry-ish finish.  \u003cstrong\u003e90\/100 Pts. Bob Campbell, MW, NZ, Nov 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright, even, pale straw-yellow. The nose is soft and appealing, with aromas of tropical fruit of melon and lychee underlining rose water and spice. Medium-bodied, off-dry to taste, aromas of lychee and melon interweaved pear, rose water and fresh ginger. The wine is elegantly presented; fresh acidity carries well-proportioned aromas to a moreish, dry finish. Match this with Pad-Thai and prawns with chilli over the next 3 years. \u003cstrong\u003eCandice Chow, NZ, Nov 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWonderfully aromatic and enticing, the bouquet shows mango, pineapple, lychee and rose petal aromas with a hint of spicy overtone. The succulent palate displays excellent weight and richly textured mouthfeel, finishing long and flavoursome. Varietally true and hugely appealing. \u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, NZ, 93\/100, 5 stars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA deserved winner of a string of gold medals thanks to its intensely aromatic flavours of Turkish Delight, honey, rose essence and ripe tropical fruit.  Marlborough Gewurztraminer has a refreshing acidity that adds zing and length to balance this wine's opulence. \u003cstrong\u003e Joelle Thomson, 18.5\/20 Pts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":40475007156339,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 bottles)","offer_id":40540185952371,"sku":"","price":336.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/14.png?v=1683515322"},{"product_id":"2021-whitehaven-marlborough-chardonnay","title":"2021 Whitehaven Marlborough Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eMid straw with a bright clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003eA rich combination of grilled pineapple and stone fruit with secondary mealy, buttery, toasted hazelnut and flinty, mineral nuances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rich, full-bodied wine, with roundness, and a lingering finish. The flavours of meal and stone fruit dominate, balanced with savoury, spice and char from the oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e  We recommend drinking our 2021 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\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOur Chardonnay is a food-friendly wine. A perfect match for Mediterranean food, pork, chicken, and creamy mushroom pasta.\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cspan\u003e 14%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003cspan\u003e 1.35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.89 g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.37\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\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 \u003cimg height=\"55\" width=\"83\" 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\" data-mce-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 height=\"52\" width=\"52\" 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\" data-mce-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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardArrow\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\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\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\u003e16th – 24th March 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRothay, Wratts Road, Rapaura -70%\u003cbr\u003e Whitehaven - Pauls Road, Renwick - 21%\u003cbr\u003e Whitehaven - Tussocks, Awatere valley - 9%\u003c\/p\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. With the light crops, harvest was underway earlier than usual, and it was only in the final days of the harvest that we encountered some wet weather events that the winery was easily able to work around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fruit was hand-picked and immediately whole cluster pressed.  The heavy pressings were kept separate to minimise harsh phenolics.  The juice was lightly settled before being racked and inoculated for fermentation.  Halfway through fermentation, the wine was transferred to French oak of which 20% new and predominantly 500L puncheons.  Malo-lactic fermentation was carried out in all the barrels. Lees aged for 10 months to aid texture and richness on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppellation Marlborough Wine accredited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\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\u003eFresh and fleshy yet still very youthful, this wine is a full-bodied and robust style of chardonnay showing bold fruit and bold oak which together make a strong statement. Peaches and nectarine flavours abound with roasted nuts and creamy dairy characters on the textured palate. \u003cstrong\u003eCuisine Magazine, Chardonnay Tasting 2022, 4 stars (Very Good).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022 Cameron Douglas, MS:\u003cstrong\u003e 92 Points\u003cbr\u003e\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":40508252684403,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":40508252717171,"sku":"","price":336.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Chardonnay2022.png?v=1683515022"},{"product_id":"copy-of-2021-whitehaven-marlborough-noble-riesling-375ml","title":"2022 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\"\u003ePale Lemon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifted nose of dried mango and apple, with a hint of quince paste and ripe apricot notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried apricot, apple and honey, with an underlying core of citrus fruit that cuts through these rich flavours.\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\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 9.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 166 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Vegan friendly wine\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_thumb.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; VINIFICATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003e5th of May, 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eFruit for this wine was sourced from the Best Vineyard in Brancott Valley. 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. Minimal crop thinning was required due to naturally low crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Growing season started with soil moisture at capacity, following an unusually wet winter which had seen flooding in parts of the region. The region did not suffer any major frost events and despite conditions in November being a little wet, the warmth that went with it meant that flowering was not drawn out and resulted in good fruit set. The remainder of the season was punctuated by cooler weather and rainfall events and we were vigilant around disease pressure as we entered the harvest period. Harvest was later this year and Brix accumulation was slow. 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Pleasingly, the region did not suffer any major frost events and despite conditions in November being a little wet, the warmth that went with it meant that flowering was not drawn out and resulted in good fruit set and the prospect of healthy yields. The remainder of the season was punctuated by cooler weather and rainfall events, and we were vigilant around disease pressure as we entered the harvest period. Harvest was later this year and Brix accumulation was slow. We experienced another rain event in the final third of March which then required us to harvest as quickly as possible in many blocks in order to retain pure fruit expression. This is where Whitehaven’s new receival building came to the fore, allowing greater throughput while maintain the quality focus and attention to detail that Whitehaven prides itself on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\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 harsh phenolics.  The juice was lightly settled before being racked and inoculated for fermentation.  Halfway through fermentation, the wine was transferred to French oak of which 25% was new, and predominantly in 500L puncheon format. 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