{"product_id":"wairau-river-pinot-noir","title":"Wairau River Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWairau River Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bright, approachable red built from grapes hand-picked in the cool of the morning across the Home Block, Mahers, Angler, Kaituna and Crusher vineyards. Concentrated raspberry and red cherry notes carry a layer of rich, savoury complexity, while the palate stays soft and generous, laced with wild berries and bramble and framed by fine, elegant tannins. 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. Puzzle pieces well put together resulting in a complete, well-made wine.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Federal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182014882159,"sku":"100227","price":113.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/WairauRiverPinotNoir.jpg?v=1784052911","url":"https:\/\/stolencellar.co.nz\/products\/wairau-river-pinot-noir","provider":"Stolen Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}