{"title":"Marlborough Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarlborough wine means one thing above all else in New Zealand: Sauvignon Blanc, and this region produces some of the most recognisable versions in the world, zesty and unmistakably ripe with tropical fruit. That said, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/marlborough-sauvignon-blanc\"\u003eMarlborough Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e is only part of the picture, since the region also turns out excellent \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chardonnay\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pinot-gris\"\u003ePinot Gris\u003c\/a\u003e, along with smaller amounts of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pinot-noir\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e from its cooler pockets. It's the largest wine-growing region in the country by some margin, which shows in the depth of this collection alone. If you're comparing regions, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/central-otago-wine\"\u003eCentral Otago\u003c\/a\u003e leans harder into Pinot Noir, while \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hawkes-bay-wine\"\u003eHawke's Bay\u003c\/a\u003e favours richer reds, so Marlborough remains the easiest entry point into \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-zealand-wine\"\u003eNew Zealand Wine\u003c\/a\u003e as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clos-henri-estate-sauvignon-blanc-2025","title":"Clos Henri Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos Henri Estate Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with excellent manners and a little French mischief in its pockets. From the Bourgeois family’s certified organic estate near Renwick, the 2025 vintage is fresh, mineral and quietly complex - the sort of bottle that usually knows exactly where it belongs. Fortunately, we have managed to sneak a bit out the back door with your name on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat the winery says\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClos Henri Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is a certified organic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from the Bourgeois family’s single-vineyard estate in the Wairau Valley. Made from an assemblage of parcels across the estate’s three soil types, it is designed to showcase elegant minerality and a pure expression of Marlborough terroir. The 2025 vintage is described as fresh, mineral and zesty, with mandarin, yuzu blossom, pineapple, peach and Meyer lemon zest, carried by juicy acidity and a lingering mineral finish. The wine is fermented in stainless steel, then aged on fine yeast lees for three months to build texture, complexity and roundness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat the experts say\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErin Larkin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 93\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2025 Sauvignon Blanc leads with graphite and cold tea, chalky tannins and dried grasses on the palate. The wine is far more subtle and restrained than many other Sauvignon Blancs tasted for this report, and this does fit with the assessment I hold for this producer over time. These are classy wines. This is a classy wine. Clos Henri is owned by the Bourgeois family of Sancerre (Domaine Henri Bourgeois), and it is clear that the sensibilities of their estate there are continued by their winemaker Damien Yvon here in Marlborough. This is an estate to put on your list.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulia Harding MW, Jancis Robinson, 17\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The first of the Appellation Marlborough Selection of 12 wines (this is the 6th one I have tasted) where I have detected a touch of smoky\/stony reduction. As well as citrus and green fruits, and really intense flavours. Higher alcohol than some but it shows off the flavour and depth of the wine. Firm texture, fresh acidity and lots of personality. Stands out from the crowd for its complexity. Mandarin - fruit and pith - and an intense citrus purity but still quintessentially Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Long, stony finish and nicely dry.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJamie Goode, Wine Anorak, 93\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“From central Wairau, high-density plantings, organic and dry farmed. This is rich and textural, with melon, pear and grapefruit notes, as well as some fine spicy notes. It’s crystalline and layered, with good acidity under the rich fruit. Such an interesting expression of Marlborough Sauvignon, showing beautiful complexity and tension.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Walker Bell, Wine Folio, 92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“From the 110 hectare Clos Henri Estate whose vineyards feature at least three different soil structures. A bright, translucent, very pale lemon-green colour in the glass. On the nose there’s a shiver of zesty grapefruit and lime then blackcurrant, white pepper, crushed shell, white peach and jalapeño. A slightly european expression of this varietal. Bone dry, underlined with brisk acidity and with plenty of lees-influenced texture to balance out the palate with a nice depth and rotundity. Richer as you go, with pineapple, peach and guava cropping up before you dive into a herbal, spicy finish with great length.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Vauron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52971835490671,"sku":"100162","price":149.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/ClosHenriEstateSauvignonBlanc2025_3b9044b4-cda9-4df6-ad8f-b0d653c67449.jpg?v=1783374180"},{"product_id":"clos-henri-otira-sauvignon-blanc-2024","title":"Clos Henri Otira Sauvignon Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos Henri Otira Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e is Marlborough Sauvignon in its most composed form - precise, mineral, elegant and quietly rather serious. From the Bourgeois family’s organic estate in the Wairau Valley, the 2024 vintage is the sort of bottle that usually knows exactly where it belongs. Fortunately, we have managed to divert a little your way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after the ancient Otiran Glaciation period that formed Clos Henri’s stony terrace soils, Otira is described as the purest expression of the estate’s free-draining glacial terroir. The 2024 vintage shows elderflower, clover honey and lemonade apple characters across a gently pithy, dry palate, finishing with cool citrus acidity, finesse, focus and freshness. Fermentation takes place in 85% stainless steel, with the remaining 15% wild fermented in neutral French oak barrels and Austrian demi-muids, followed by up to 9 months on fine yeast lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErin Larkin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2024 Otira Glacial Stones Sauvignon Blanc is just such a fantastic wine. I love it every year. Mineral tension, poise and elongated shape are the hallmarks of this wine. The wine has a smell of fresh sheets, crisp, crushed shells, white spice and ocean air. I appreciate the length and stretch of this wine - it fully extends and lingers, and there is a textural pulsing and undulation. 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It is an expressive partner for sushi, sashimi and delicately spiced Asian dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePalest straw with hints of green. The nose shows lime and honey, with flinty notes and developing Riesling character. Lemon and lime drive the back palate, while gentle spice, a touch of honey and stony minerality carry through the mid-palate. The elevated, windy Honey Block site produced a low yield of five tonnes per hectare. 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Rockmelon, Nashi pear, citrus and delicate chamomile meet a subtle savoury note and stony minerality, carried by linear acidity into a long, clean finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale with golden touches. Elegant rockmelon aromas open into layers of chamomile and citrus. The palate brings prosciutto-wrapped melon, Nashi pear and ripe fruit, with lingering texture, precise acidity and a complex finish marked by wet-stone minerality. The fruit comes entirely from the certified-organic Triangle vineyard at Loveblock Farm, where alluvial silt lies over stone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacobo Garcia-Andrade Llamas, James Suckling, 91\/100 (2023 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"White peaches, chamomile and stony minerality on the nose. 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Pineapple, guava, ripe peach and sweet herbs lead into a fresh, dry finish, while wild fermentation in concrete egg, amphorae and seasoned French oak adds depth and personality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from Loveblock's certified organic Woolshed Vineyard in the Lower Dashwood area of Marlborough's Awatere Valley. The wine is pale straw with green and gold tints, offering a complex bouquet of pineapple, guava and sweet meadow grass. The palate is rounded and textured, with tropical fruit, ripe peach and a sweet basil edge, complemented by chalky minerality. Selected parcels were wild fermented in concrete egg, amphorae and neutral French oak to build texture and complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tasting Panel, 93\/100 (2023 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Glistening with bright acidity accented by pink grapefruit and just-sliced pineapple. Candied green apple punctuates the midpalate with appealing salinity and crispness.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast, 92\/100 (2023 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A rounder, richer Savvy B than most in the Marlborough stable, with honeyed grapefruit, peach pit and fresh herbs, and a creamy mouthfeel.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck, 91\/100 (2023 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Vivid, crisp and refreshing, showing lemons, white melon and sweet spices. 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Dried citrus peel, nectarine and fig meet toasted hazelnut, smoky flint and warm spice, while bright acidity keeps the rich palate fresh and composed. Barrel fermentation and extended French oak maturation add pastry-like complexity and a gently charred edge without burying the fruit. Silky, layered and already highly approachable, it also has the structure to develop further in bottle. A particularly good match for crispy pork belly, grilled swordfish or roast chicken with a buttery sauce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chardonnay was hand-harvested from two carefully selected vineyards in Marlborough. It was barrel fermented using 17% new oak, then matured for 10 months in seasoned French oak barriques. The winery describes dried citrus peel, smoky flint, ripe fig and toasted hazelnut aromas, followed by a smooth, rich palate with warm spice, hazelnut, fig and charred wood notes. 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What's left is unmistakably Marlborough: passionfruit, lime and pure tropical fruit laced with fresh-cut herbs, crisp and lively on a palate that stays balanced rather than thin. It's built to taste like the real thing rather than a diet version of it, which makes it an easy pour for a long lunch where you'd still like to remember the afternoon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePure Light Sauvignon Blanc is built from classic Marlborough and Waipara fruit, picked at optimal ripeness and fermented cool in stainless steel to preserve its aromatic purity, then rested on lees to add texture and weight. Once blended, a portion of the alcohol is gently removed using spinning cone technology, leaving a 5.9% wine that keeps its structure and varietal intensity - all citrus, tropical fruit and fresh herbs, balanced by good acidity. 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The 2019 release shows why the vineyard has such a following among winemakers - white peach and lemon layered with toasted hazelnut and a distinct flinty edge, concentrated and textural on the palate with the kind of bright acidity and long, mineral finish that rewards a decent glass rather than a quick one. Wild-yeast fermented in German oak and left on lees for the best part of a year, it's a serious, structured Chardonnay built for roast chicken or something equally unhurried.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClayvin Vineyard sits in Marlborough's Southern Valleys, planted in 1993 on a north-facing, certified organic site with fragile, ancient clay soils that hold water while pushing vine roots deep into cooler subsoils - conditions the winery credits for the wine's structure and minerality. The 2018\/2019 growing season brought low disease pressure and very low yields, with extra crop thinning at veraison for concentration, while warm days and cool Marlborough nights preserved natural acidity. Fruit was hand-picked and hand-sorted, whole-bunch pressed, then fermented with wild yeast in 1000L German oak Fuder barrels. The wine spent 11 months on lees and went through full malolactic fermentation, before 12 months' further maturation in Fuders and 300L French oak hogsheads with 25% new oak. It's 14% ABV, pH 3.18, TA 6.78g\/L and RS 1.3g\/L, and Giesen suggests serving it with refined seafood, roast poultry or creamy dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 97 Points (2019 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An exceptional offering; the bouquet is inviting, engaging and very charming with white stone fruit, rockmelon, lemon pith, vanilla and hazelnut characters with a touch of flinty notes. The palate offers outstanding fruit purity and vibrancy, wonderfully complemented by creamy texture and firm acidity. 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The certified organic Clayvin Vineyard is a north-facing, close-planted hillside site in the Southern Valleys, where clay soils naturally encourage concentration and structure. This is a compelling choice for Pinot drinkers who enjoy perfume with backbone, and it has the shape to develop gracefully in the cellar. Pair it with roast duck, herb-crusted lamb or mushroom pappardelle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClayvin Vineyard was planted in 1993 and is organically farmed at high density to restrict vine vigour and produce concentrated fruit. Its clay soils retain moisture while encouraging roots to reach into cooler subsoils, helping build structure and mineral character. The 2023\/24 season was warm and dry following a wet winter that replenished soil reserves. Fruit was hand-picked from the C and G blocks and hand-sorted in the vineyard, with a portion fermented using a semi-carbonic technique to enhance red-fruit and floral aromatics.\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\u003eJames Suckling, 97 Points (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You can see the beautiful quality of the Clayvin Vineyard in this medium-bodied wine, showing strawberries, cherries and hints of spices and flint with a bright finish. A tannin-driven pinot from Marlborough: uncommon for the region but not unexpected from this great site. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 97 Points (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This is stunning. Gorgeously perfumed on the nose with dark cherry, blueberry, game, thyme, violet, and roasted nut aromas. The palate displays excellent concentration and silky flow, wonderfully complemented by plush texture and layers of polished tannins, making it robust and sturdy, yet graceful and sophisticated with a prolonged, gratifying finish. At its best: 2027 to 2036. July 2025.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJamie Goode, Wine Anorak, 95 Points (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Deeply coloured. Bold and nicely structured with red cherry and raspberry fruit, showing nice acidity and structure. 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Bold without becoming heavy, this is a compelling choice for Syrah drinkers who enjoy perfume as much as power. Give it air, then pour alongside grilled lamb, venison or slow-cooked beef.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClayvin Vineyard was planted in 1993 and is farmed organically, with high-density planting encouraging low vigour, deep roots and concentrated fruit. The 2023 Syrah was hand-harvested and hand-sorted, then given a gentle three-day cold soak. Fermentation took place with indigenous yeasts over 10 days, followed by extended skin contact and a 15-day post-ferment maceration to refine the tannins. The wine matured for 15 months in 300-litre French oak hogsheads, of which 27 percent were new. 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There is a brooding aspect here which compounds on the palate. Earthy, ripe fruit tannins stained with purple fruit flavours and concentrated blueberry\/blackberry, driven by energetic acidity. Youthful, and fairly long flavours with dusty wood tannins on the finish. This will meld and develop more complexity in time. 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Expect juicy pear and peach with a soft almond-meal note, a calm creamy edge and a touch of spice running into a fresh, off-dry finish. Two months on lees before bottling gives it more texture than a simple drink-now Pinot Gris. A reliable glass for a weeknight, honestly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVineyard Selection Pinot Gris draws fruit from Marlborough and Waipara, giving Marlborough's aromatic lift alongside Waipara's texture and roundness. The 2023\/24 growing season shifted into an El Niño pattern that brought dry conditions to the east of the country; early frosts and unsettled flowering reduced yields in both regions, but a near-perfect autumn delivered fruit with real purity, concentration and balance. In the winery, the juice gets short skin contact before fermenting in stainless steel with selected aromatic yeasts to lift intensity, with the ferment stopped early to leave a touch of natural sugar and set the off-dry style. Two months on lees adds mouthfeel before blending and bottling. It comes in at 12.5% ABV, pH 3.65, TA 5g\/L and residual sugar of 5.6g\/L, and Giesen suggests pairing it with a roasted pear and feta tart alongside a fresh seasonal salad.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Federal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182013964655,"sku":"100200","price":113.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/GiesenVineyardSelectionPinotGris.jpg?v=1784057953"},{"product_id":"giesen-vineyard-selection-pinot-noir","title":"Giesen Vineyard Selection Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiesen Vineyard Selection Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e draws fruit from across Marlborough's Wairau and Awatere Valleys, blended together for a Pinot that's consistently bright and elegant rather than chasing one single vineyard's character. The 2022 vintage benefited from a smooth, wet start to the season and a long, cool ripening period that locked in acidity and flavour, giving red cherry, bramble and lifted florals with a savoury spice note. Gentle skin-contact fermentation and careful yeast selection keep the tannins soft and the colour bright, and six months on fine lees add a touch of natural sweetness and texture. Silky, supple and easy to like, it's built for weeknight duck or roast pork rather than serious cellaring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFruit for this Pinot Noir comes from across Marlborough's Wairau and Awatere Valleys. The 2022 season had a wet winter and spring, with settled weather through flowering helping fruit set, then warm summer temperatures and a cooler February and March slowed ripening down - good news for flavour development and acid retention - before a cool early autumn let the team pick ahead of the usual timeline. At the winery, fruit was crushed and cold-soaked for four to six days, then fermented on skins for 16 to 29 days using yeasts chosen to stabilise colour and lift flavour, with gentle handling to avoid over-extracting tannin. The wine was aged on fine lees for six months to build natural sweetness and texture. It comes in at 12.5% ABV, pH 3.62, TA 5.77g\/L and RS 2.2g\/L, and Giesen suggests pairing it with Peking duck pancakes, hoisin sauce and Asian greens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 91 Points (2022 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It's sweetly fragrant on the nose displaying dark cherry, floral, spice and subtle nutty characters. The palate is succulent and nicely weighted with smooth texture and supple tannins. A beautifully ripe and very likeable pinot.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Federal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182013997423,"sku":"100201","price":113.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/GiesenVineyardSelectionPinotNoir.jpg?v=1784057621"},{"product_id":"giesen-vineyard-selection-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Giesen Vineyard Selection Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiesen Vineyard Selection Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e pulls fruit from the Wairau and Awatere Valleys for a generous, classic take on Marlborough's signature style. The 2023\/24 growing season turned properly dry - Marlborough was officially in drought by March - but a wet winter beforehand and a near-perfect autumn harvest meant smaller yields came through with real concentration and purity. Expect bright tropical fruit and citrus with that just-picked herb lift Marlborough does so well, balanced by a touch of natural sweetness against classic, zingy acidity. Individual parcels are fermented separately before blending, which helps build texture rather than relying on pure zip. Good with a Thai curry, or really, most weeknights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVineyard Selection Sauvignon Blanc draws fruit from Marlborough's Wairau and Awatere Valleys. The 2023\/24 season was El Niño-driven and dry, with Marlborough officially in drought by mid-March, though a very wet winter beforehand had set the vines up well; intermittent frosts around flowering in late October trimmed yields further, and a near-perfect autumn harvest delivered fruit with excellent concentration and purity. In the winery, the focus is on vineyard expression and varietal clarity: after gentle extraction, individual parcels are fermented separately with selected yeasts chosen to build texture, weight and aromatics, then blended for a generous, fruit-forward style balanced between subtle natural sweetness and classic Marlborough acidity. It comes in at 13% ABV, pH 3.2, TA 7.0g\/L and residual sugar of 3.3g\/L, and Giesen suggests pairing it with a Thai green chicken curry and fresh coriander.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Federal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182014030191,"sku":"100202","price":113.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/GiesenVineyardSelectionSauvignonBlanc.jpg?v=1784057394"},{"product_id":"te-whare-ra-chardonnay","title":"Te Whare Ra Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTe Whare Ra Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from one of Marlborough's true pioneer sites - a small, certified organic vineyard in Renwick that the Flowerday family has run since 2003, home to some of the region's oldest vines. This 2022 release blends two Chardonnay clones from the TWR home block, including Mendoza vines planted back in 1979. Expect grapefruit, toasted almond and white nectarine on the nose, with smoky, savoury notes and a lift of white florals, running into a complex, supple palate of fresh fig and white stone fruit backed by mineral tension and well-integrated toasty oak. Marlborough's long, cool ripening season keeps the natural acidity high, giving the wine real drive alongside its richness. A serious, age-worthy Chardonnay that rewards a bit of patience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTe Whare Ra's home block sits in Renwick, in the heart of Marlborough, home to some of the region's oldest surviving vines - Chardonnay planted on the Mendoza clone back in 1979, with a smaller planting of Clone 6 added in the mid-1980s. The 2022 release blends fruit from both. The growing season was what the winery calls a 'Goldilocks vintage': good flowering conditions, moderate crops, no frost issues and a dry, even summer, with harvest running from mid-March into early April. Fruit was hand-picked and hand-sorted, destemmed, crushed and gently air-bag pressed, with soft pressings blended back into the free-run juice before settling overnight and filling to oak the next morning. All parcels were fermented in large-format French oak demi-muids, 25% new, spent a long time on full lees for texture, went through full malolactic fermentation, and matured in barrel for ten months before blending. The wine is unfined. Expect lifted pink grapefruit, toasted almond and white stone fruit aromas with savoury notes, white florals and a hint of spice, running into a complex, fleshy palate of grapefruit and ripe stone fruit, savoury mineral notes, well-integrated oak and a lingering, ripe acidity. It's 13% ABV, pH 3.35, TA 5.5g\/L and bone dry, and the winery says it will keep developing with careful cellaring for four to six years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 95\/100 (2022 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Youthful and taut bouquet with scents of grapefruit and white peach, red apple and flinty stony qualities. The youth and power, some concentration and drive, purity of fruit and tension in the style. On the palate a delicious wine driven by the flinty red apple and citrus qualities then layers of spice and mineral from soil and a light measure of oak. Acidity and fine fruit tannins deliver a perfect mouthfeel and freshness, while the core fruit flavours tease out the breadth and complexity. A wine to keep in the cellar for another 18 months to 2 years then imbibe from 2026 through 2030+\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 95\/100 (2022 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Beautifully composed with elegant complexity, the wine shows ripe stone fruit, rockmelon, lemon peel, nougat and almond meal nuances on the nose. The palate displays excellent weight and presence, splendidly framed by creamy texture and finely pitched acidity, leading to a persistent, expansive finish.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Wong MW, 93\/100 (2022 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Green apple, sweet herb and celery seed aromas create a salivating backdrop for the mid-weight palate with concentrated, crisp white peach and grapefruit flavours that coat the flinty, pithy structure of this expressively mineral wine. The acidity emphasises the greener parts of this chardonnay but also gives it great drive and length. Stylish and quite 'Chablisien' in interpretation.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, 92\/100 (2022 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An attractive purity of fruit, with ripe green apples. Stone and hints of citrus and brioche on both the nose and palate. 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Expect ripe strawberry and dark plum with baking spice, mocha and savoury undertones, fleshy and silky in texture with real weight and a long, complex finish. Eleven months in mostly older French oak keeps things fine rather than heavy-handed. It's approachable now but built with enough structure to reward five to seven years in the cellar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTe Whare Ra's style of Pinot Noir favours Marlborough's Southern Valleys, where older, lower-fertility clay soils give more depth and structure than the Wairau plains, and the winery aims for something silky, supple and savoury. The 2019 release blends three certified organic vineyards - the TWR home block, plus the Clayvin and Wrekin vineyards in the Brancott Valley. A wet flowering period reduced yields, but the warm, dry summer that followed suited these particular sites, which have good water access and organic matter in the soil, avoiding the stress that affected other vineyards that year; 2019 is regarded as a standout Marlborough Pinot Noir vintage. Fruit was hand-picked, hand-sorted, destemmed and berry-sorted, with some parcels including a small percentage of whole bunches, then cold-soaked for seven to eight days before a five-to-seven-day ferment in small one-tonne open fermenters with twice-daily hand plunging, followed by up to fourteen days of post-ferment maceration. The wine matured for eleven months in French oak, 26% new, and was bottled unfined with minimal filtration. It's 13.1% ABV, pH 3.60, TA 5.0g\/L and dry, and the winery says it will keep developing over five to seven years of cellaring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 96\/100 (2019 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Complex and deeply fragrant, varietal and pure with a core of red berries and mineral, site and time. Red currant and black currant, cherry and red apple skin. The oak is layered in with scents of clove and vanilla along with complex toasty qualities. Complex, dry and new, flavours mirror the bouquet, textures from firm polished tannins and back bone of acidity. A lengthy and complex finish, a wine perfect for food and will also cellar well with best drinking from late 2024 through 2032+.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 96\/100 (2019 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Complex and enticing, the bouquet shows sweet cherry, game, dried mushroom, thyme and nutmeg aromas, followed by a beautifully flowing palate that's juicy and fleshy. Gorgeously maturing with elegance and finesse, it has a sensually appealing mouthfeel that lingers on for a great deal.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErin Larkin, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93\/100 (2019 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2019 Pinot Noir is showing some color development in the glass and leads with a savory nose of kicked autumn leaves, macerated cherries, dark chocolate, blood plum and cranberry. In the mouth, the wine is chalky and composed, with an overall savory persuasion, populated by fruit that is on the edge of developing tertiary characters. This is a lovely wine in a lovely place right now.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBob Campbell MW, 93\/100 (2019 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Bright, vibrant Pinot Noir with dark cherry, plum, mixed spice, and a tangy texture. 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The palate is soft and fleshy rather than sharp, with juicy acidity, real texture from time on lees and a long mineral finish. It's a Sauvignon Blanc built for people who find the usual gooseberry-and-grass style a bit one-note.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e Te Whare Ra's aim with this, their classic style of Sauvignon Blanc, is to put everything into a wine that restores faith in Marlborough's quality. This 2023 release blends two specially selected vineyards: the cooler upper Awatere Valley (Shamrock) and their own certified organic home block in Renwick. The result draws together the restraint and structure typical of Awatere fruit with the riper, fleshier stone-fruit character of the warmer Wairau-influenced home block, all sitting on the winery's clay loam soils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanteh Wale, Wine Companion, 95 Points (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e80\/20% Awatere\/Wairau Valley fruit; 10% goes into oak for ferment. Blackberry leaf, Thai basil and yellow guava. Blueberry flesh, fennel and chalk. The palate is weighted with ripe passionfruit, nectarine and honeysuckle. This is ripe and rich. It's densely packed and acidity trots in line, enabling a long, slippery finish. A hint of celery salt and raw cashew on the finish with a smattering of lacey skin texture. Lots of value here, for the price tag, and a memorable wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 94 Points (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePristine and brightly expressed, the fragrant bouquet shows Granny Smith apple, fresh fig, jalapeno and lime peel aromas, leading to a splendidly flavoursome palate offering terrific power and persistency. The textural feel is seductive and enticing, yet it retains exuberance and vibrancy. It is mouth-watering and delicious. At its best: now to 2030.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBob Campbell MW, The Real Review, 94 Points (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRich, weighty sauvignon with gooseberry, passionfruit, lime zest, and lemon curd flavours. Intense, bright wine with impressive purity and power.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarolyn Hammond, Toronto Star, 94 Points (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for the seasoned connoisseur who demands subtlety and finesse - as well as the casual drinker looking for pure pleasure. With equal parts dignity and deliciousness, this wine starts with classic scents of basil and bell pepper, grapefruit and Granny Smith. Then, it slides in tasting glossy and cool as crushed stone, grapefruit pith, mango and tarragon emerge, and then move to elderflower, salted lime zest, green olive, goji and tangerine. Each note tastes chiselled and articulate while plunging acidity anchors the fruit. 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Ten months on full lees after fermentation in French oak demi-muids gives it real texture and depth, and it's built to reward a few years in the cellar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e This single-vineyard wine comes solely from the 1979 planting on Te Whare Ra's TWR home block, Mendoza clone Chardonnay now over 40 years old and among the oldest plantings in Marlborough. All fruit is hand-picked and hand-sorted, destemmed, crushed and gently pressed, then fermented in large-format French oak demi-muids (33% new) with full malolactic fermentation and around 10 months on full lees for added texture and complexity. The winery describes the 2022 as a wine that will benefit from careful cellaring over 7 to 10 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Real Review, 95 Points (2022)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEntirely from the organic home block in Renwick, this is a wine which might be easy to miss on first impressions. It is not particularly showy and despite its age, is still rather austere. However, within that restraint is an impressive amount of power and concentration waiting to unfurl: the classic definition of a sleeper. Muted aromas of smoke, white peach and cinnamon. The palate is equally restrained with chewy phenolics adding to the sense of size and dimension created by the framework of subtly spicy oak, smoke, oyster shell and late, savoury acidity. Reticent yet clearly quite dense, the flavours lurking underneath its austere exterior are compact, concentrated and suggestive of florals. 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This is already compelling with air, though the winery has built it to reward patient cellaring. A smart match for roast duck, lamb or mushroom-rich dishes, and an excellent choice when your Pinot needs a little more muscle without losing finesse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit came from the certified-organic B and D blocks of Clayvin Vineyard, all planted to Clone 5, and was hand-picked on 9 March 2021. After hand sorting, destemming and individual berry sorting, the wine fermented in one-tonne open fermenters with a small whole-bunch component, following a six-day cold soak. It spent 11 months in French oak barriques, 40% new, and was bottled unfined. Te Whare Ra describes ripe raspberry, red florals, plum and berries, moving towards savoury complexity, supple tannin and a long finish. Cellaring guidance is 5 to 12+ years from release.\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, 99 Points (2021)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This is totally seductive on the nose, showing dark cherry, sweet raspberry, rich floral, game and warm spice aromas, followed by a richly textured palate offering exceptional drive and persistency. The oak is discreet and gorgeously infused, combined with layers of polished tannins, making the wine symphonic and seamlessly structured. A profound offering with density and power, yet with no hard edges, finishing magnificently long and flatteringly classy. At its best: 2025 to 2039.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBob Campbell MW, The Real Review, 96 Points (2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Fragrantly aromatic pinot with attractive floral, raspberry, cherry, vanilla, and subtle spice flavours. Impressive density, power and length with an attractive core of fruit sweetness. Elegant wine that is delicious to drink now but should develop well with bottle age.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, 96 Points (2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Delightful and lively red fruits and floral notes followed by pomelo zest, sweet squash and crushed cherry tomatoes. Medium-bodied with refreshing acidity and finely grained velvety tannins. Subtle cedar and toasty undertones on the palate. Elegant and balanced wine displaying great complexity and purity. 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A rewarding match for fragrant Thai curries, glazed pork or gently spiced chicken, and equally convincing when the occasion calls for something aromatic and a little outside the usual Sauvignon Blanc lane.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe certified organic fruit was hand-picked and hand-sorted before being destemmed, gently crushed and given overnight skin contact to build texture and phenolic structure. After gentle pressing, the juice was fermented slowly at cool temperatures in stainless steel to retain its aromatics. The parcels remained on lees after fermentation for additional texture and complexity. With 16 grams per litre of residual sugar, the wine is off-dry, intensely perfumed and richly flavoured, yet balanced by a fresh, persistent finish. 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At its best: now to 2036.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 94+ Points (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e“The 2024 Gewürztraminer is made utilizing fruit from the oldest Gewürztraminer vines in Marlborough, planted in 1979. The wine leads with lychee and lime oil, rose petals and ginger root. In fact, it tastes like the beautiful Turkish delight that I had at dessert last night, complete with that chalky texture that comes from the icing sugar. It has 16 grams per liter of residual sugar and is almost squeaky. The length of flavor through the finish is very good; it drags out the wine and makes it feel long and driven. The grapes are kept on skins overnight to help extract the phenolics from the wine, and this is used to drive the wine in place of acidity, which is inherently lower in this variety. It works. This is very good.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 94 Points and Excellent (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e“Aromatic and fragrant with an elegant pure fruit bouquet. Gentle yet distinctive spices and soft herbaceous qualities. Aromas of fresh white fleshed fruits, citrus zest and peppery spices. Satin smooth on the palate with a core of ripe fleshy pomaceous fruits, a vibrant acid line and length, this wine is just simply delicious. 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The palate is fine and supple rather than broad, dry in style, with real fruit purity, good concentration and a lingering mineral finish. It's a more structured, food-friendly take on Pinot Gris than the softer, fruitier styles Marlborough is known for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Pinot Gris comes from the Berry-Smith (Larkham) clone, planted in a section of Te Whare Ra's old block and chosen specifically for its low cropping and small berries. Farmed like Pinot Noir with shoot- and bunch-thinning, the fruit goes into the winery with good purity and concentration. The winery describes the 2024 as finely structured, with great length of flavour and a dry style that balances concentration, texture and layered fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 95 Points (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis wine is elegant and beautifully balanced, showcasing flavours of apricot, Asian pear, Gala apple, and delicate white floral notes, with a hint of almond meal. On the palate, it is succulent and well-defined, offering excellent weight and a fleshy texture, along with a wonderfully long and refined finish. It's a serious Pinot Gris that is both enticing and immediately appealing. At its best: now to 2034.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErin Larkin, RobertParker.com (The Wine Advocate), 93 Points (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2024 Pinot Gris leads with lemon barley and cut pear, and green apple emerges alongside white flowers and white pepper. The bunches of this clone are smaller, with smaller berries that are exposed early, and the grapes can be picked a little earlier. The dappled exposure to the elevated UV here helps to thicken the skins on the berries. I attribute the texture and focus of this wine largely to the clones in the vineyard; however, there is a barrel-ferment portion that opens up the shape and provides some chew. 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The palate is silky and fine-tannined, carrying ripe strawberry and dark plum through to a long, well-integrated oak finish. Where the winery's blended Pinot Noir pulls fruit from three vineyards, this is the pure expression of their own site, made in tiny volumes and built to reward some time in the cellar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e This SV5182 Pinot Noir is a special selection from the best parcels across the eight different Pinot Noir clones on Te Whare Ra's home vineyard, made entirely separately from their three-vineyard blend. It's their fifth release under the SV5182 label, made in a production of only 70 cases. The winery says this release showcases the best expression of their own site and the quality of the 2019 Marlborough Pinot Noir vintage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 97 Points (2019)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe bouquet is enticing and captivating, showing sweet berry, warm spice and delicate floral aromas with a hint of dried shiitake. The concentrated palate delivers outstanding weight and plush texture, wonderfully complemented by succulent fruit flavours and savoury nuances. Tannins are fine and silky, beautifully framing this immensely complex pinot. At its best: now to 2034.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, 91 Points (2019)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2019 Pinot Noir Single Vineyard 5182 is the current vintage, thanks to the winery holding back its reds to be ready to drink upon release. 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The fruit comes from Marlborough's oldest Riesling vines, farmed organically and handled with a suitably gentle touch. Bright, pure and built to age, it is a smart match for oysters, sashimi, delicate seafood or simply a sunny afternoon that calls for something crisp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Riesling was hand-picked and hand-sorted, then destemmed, gently crushed and air-bag pressed, with some parcels receiving skin contact. Fermentation took place slowly and cool in purpose-built stainless-steel tanks to retain the wine's floral aromatics. The finished wine is dry at 3.0 g\/L residual sugar, with jasmine, lemon, kaffir lime, grapefruit and floral spice supported by ripe acidity and mineral structure. 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The palate is juicy yet structured, combining bright acidity, fine grip and genuine texture rather than leaning on sweetness. Grown on Te Whare Ra's certified organic home vineyard in Renwick, it is a thoughtful choice for rosé drinkers who like freshness with substance. Serve well chilled with grilled salmon, barbecued chicken, a summer picnic, or simply the first patch of decent afternoon sun.\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 came from red-variety blocks on Te Whare Ra's certified organic home vineyard and was picked across several days to capture a broad spectrum of red and blue fruit characters. It was hand-picked, hand-sorted, destemmed and given a brief cold maceration before gentle pressing. Cool fermentation helped retain the berry aromatics, while time on ferment lees added texture and complexity. 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Nine months in French oak barriques add subtle spice and structure without ever weighing the fruit down. It's an easy-drinking style with real depth - equally happy alongside a Sunday roast, a cheeseboard, or simply poured on its own by the fire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur style of Pinot Noir favours bright fruit and easy drinking over heaviness. Grapes are hand-picked in the cool of the morning to retain vibrancy, then destemmed and held cool for a few days to maximise colour, with gentle hand plunging during fermentation before basket pressing. The wine matures for nine months in French oak barriques, undergoing full malolactic fermentation prior to blending and bottling. Any red meat or a cheeseboard makes a natural match.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNational Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand, Champion Export Wine Trophy (2024 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Big fruit, rich and round. A glossy wine with lots of dark fruit layered with some fine oak creeping in on the palate. Nice wine with plenty of depth. 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Delicate florals lead into an abundance of strawberry and raspberry on the nose, while the palate stays finely balanced - mineral acidity and a touch of briny complexity carrying fresh stone fruit, strawberry and citrus flavours through to a hint of residual sweetness on the finish. Dry in style but generous in fruit, it's built for long summer afternoons - equally suited to a seafood platter, a picnic, or simply chilled and shared with friends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Rose is all about summer - friends, good food, and having fun, whether that's by the beach or on the back porch. Made entirely from Pinot Noir, the grapes are hand-picked in the cool morning hours and pressed directly, without maceration, to achieve the wine's signature pale blush colour. Fermented in stainless steel, individual parcels rest on light lees before blending to build balance and harmony, then finished and bottled on the estate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Federal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182014914927,"sku":"100228","price":95.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/WairauRiverRose.jpg?v=1784052790"},{"product_id":"wairau-river-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWairau River Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e carries a lineage stretching back to 1991, when the family's first vintage took home the Trophy at the New Zealand Wine Awards. Grown across the Cravens, Home Block, Hillocks and Rapaura vineyards, this release is intensely aromatic, with lifted tropical fruit and citrus on the nose leading into a refined, finely textured palate of guava and stone fruit. Marlborough's warm days and cool nights give the wine its natural balance - concentrated fruit character held in check by bright, mouth-watering acidity. Wonderfully expressive and dry through the finish, it's the kind of Sauvignon Blanc that explains the region's reputation - equally good on its own or alongside fresh seafood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Sauvignon Blanc has upheld a reputation for excellence since that first 1991 vintage. The grapes are sourced from our family vineyards across Marlborough, hand-picked in the cool hours of the morning, gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. After blending, the wine rests on light lees to build texture before bottling on the Wairau River estate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 94\/100 Points (2025 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Intensely aromatic and inviting, the bouquet shows passionfruit, feijoa, Gala apple, and kaffir lime characters with a hint of musky complexity. The palate is equally satisfying, displaying excellent weight and lively mouthfeel. Wonderfully composed and expressed with a long, delicious finish. 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