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Crisp acidity keeps the aromatic fruit bright, while the yeast left in bottle adds weight, soft bubbles and a savoury touch of brioche and almond. It comes from the historic block where David Herd planted Marlborough’s first vines, using the same Muscat clone and old-school ancestral method. Light, distinctive and full of charm, this is brilliant with cheese, charcuterie, spicy food or an afternoon requiring something far less predictable than Prosecco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Petits Grains Muscat comes from Auntsfield’s original vineyard site, where the vines are trained along wire and mānuka posts in recognition of the historic plantings. After whole-bunch pressing, natural fermentation begins in tank before the wine is chilled, clarified and bottled under crown seal with a small amount of sugar remaining. Fermentation then finishes inside each bottle, creating the bubbles naturally, with the yeast left in place and no further additions made. Apple, elderflower, nashi pear, mint and wild honey develop into floral Muscat spice, supported by fresh acidity, light lees texture, brioche and almond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 93\/100 \u0026amp; Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Crisp and dry, delicious with a core of citrus and lees flavours, great mouthfeel and charm.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuzie Barrie MW \u0026amp; Peter Richards MW, 93\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The result is an aromatic, grapey fizz with floral hints and a faint odor of fermentation.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Wong MW, The Real Review, 91\/100 \u0026amp; 4 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Give it a good chill and enjoy a taste of Marlborough’s history with an eye on the future.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214574346607,"sku":"100888","price":209.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/AuntsfieldSingleVineyardMethodeAncestrale.jpg?v=1784694448"},{"product_id":"auntsfield-single-vineyard-pinot-noir","title":"Auntsfield Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuntsfield Single Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is a deep, polished Marlborough Pinot built around black cherry, ripe plum and dark berries, with violet, forest floor, cocoa and gentle spice adding savoury complexity. The palate is concentrated and plush, but finely formed tannins and fresh acidity keep the fruit poised through a long, silky finish. Grown at the historic home of Marlborough’s first vineyard and winery, it reflects Auntsfield’s distinctive hillside soils of loess clay over ancient greywacke rock. Generous enough for roast duck, lamb or venison, but elegant enough to make a strong case for opening it without an occasion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes entirely from Auntsfield’s estate vineyard, where Pinot Noir is grown on loess clay layered over ancient greywacke rock. The grapes are fully destemmed and naturally fermented in stainless steel, with two to three weeks of skin contact before maturation for 12 months in French oak barriques, including a small proportion of new oak. 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The fruit is picked during cool evenings and fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel, including a small indigenous-yeast portion, before extended contact with the lees builds texture and length.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 95\/100 \u0026amp; 5 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It's gorgeously expressed on the nose, with aromas of passionfruit, kaffir lime, rockmelon, and fresh herbs.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 95\/100 \u0026amp; Outstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Fantastic bouquet and palate with layers of white fleshed orchard fruits and citrus.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErin Larkin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 93\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This has a richness that it carries without weight and shows an attractive spice and minerality to close.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214574412143,"sku":"100890","price":149.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/AuntsfieldSingleVineyardSauvignonBlanc.jpg?v=1784694197"},{"product_id":"champagne-ayala-le-blanc-de-blancs","title":"Champagne Ayala Le Blanc de Blancs 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Ayala Le Blanc de Blancs\u003c\/strong\u003e puts Chardonnay firmly in the spotlight, delivering a bright, finely etched Champagne with elegance, depth and a distinctly chalky edge. Pear, grapefruit and jasmine meet honey, blood orange and delicate pastry notes, while fine bubbles and lively acidity carry everything through a dry, mineral finish. The fruit is drawn from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards across the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims, bringing together finesse, tension and texture. Refined enough for a proper occasion but far too enjoyable to save indefinitely, it is superb with oysters, scallops, fresh fish or simply a good glass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade entirely from Chardonnay selected from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards, the wine is micro-vinified in small stainless-steel vats before extended ageing in Ayala’s cellars. A low Extra Brut dosage preserves its purity and freshness. Fine, dynamic bubbles introduce pear, grapefruit, jasmine and gentle honeyed notes, followed by blood orange and pastry on the palate. 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Wild strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant meet vine peach, delicate florals and a subtle chalky edge, carried by fine bubbles through a long, softly rounded finish. Chardonnay leads the blend, giving this more lift and elegance than many richer rosé Champagnes, while Ayala’s characteristically low dosage keeps everything bright and composed. Presented in a gift box, it is ready for when just the bottle will not quite do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosé Majeur is led by Chardonnay, supported by Pinot Noir and a smaller portion of Meunier, with Grand Cru red wine adding colour, fruit and structure. The Champagne spends an average of three years ageing on lees and is finished with a restrained dosage of 6g\/L. Red berries and vine peach lead into redcurrant and raspberry, with Chardonnay bringing freshness and an airy feel to the palate before a generous, persistent and fruit-driven finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCuisine Magazine, 5 Stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A beguiling mid-copper colour leads to a nose teeming with red summer fruits and cream. The red fruits come through again on the mid-weighted palate matched with red apples and nutty complexity. 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Lemon, crisp pear and white peach meet delicate flowers, red berries and restrained pastry notes, carried by fine bubbles through a fresh, lightly mineral finish. Founded in Aÿ in 1860, Ayala has long favoured lower-dosage Champagnes that let purity and balance take the lead. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrut Majeur brings together 70 crus from across Champagne, led by 55% Chardonnay with 30% Pinot Noir and 15% Meunier. Each cru, grape variety and year is vinified separately in small stainless-steel vats before blending, helping preserve the character of the individual terroirs. An average of three years ageing on lees adds finesse and texture, while a low dosage of 6g\/L maintains freshness and purity. 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