{"title":"Mirae","description":"\u003cp\u003eames Suckling is an internationally recognised wine critic, author and founder of JamesSuckling.com, whose career has taken him through many of the world’s great wine regions. After years of tasting and reporting on New Zealand wine, James and his wife, Marie, acquired the Martinborough vineyard in 2023 and named it Mirae, the Korean word for “future.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project reflects a desire to experience wine from the ground up, with a strong focus on vine health, longevity and the distinctive character of Martinborough. The vineyard’s old Pinot Noir blocks are being carefully revitalised under the guidance of renowned Italian pruning specialist Marco Simonit, with the aim of improving sap flow, vine balance and long-term resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is vinified at Ata Rangi with winemaker Helen Masters, using spontaneous fermentation and a thoughtful combination of open-top fermenters, terracotta amphorae, glass Wineglobes and seasoned French oak. The resulting wines are produced in extremely small quantities and offer a highly personal interpretation of New Zealand Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mirae-pinot-noir-2025","title":"Mirae Pinot Noir 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA finely detailed and highly limited Pinot Noir from James and Marie Suckling’s Mirae vineyard in Martinborough. Sourced from rare ungrafted Pinot Noir vines predominantly planted in 1986, this wine expresses the clarity, perfume and structure that make Martinborough so distinctive. The wine is vibrant and site-driven, with purity of fruit, fine texture and a quietly savoury edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpontaneously fermented with indigenous yeasts, including a destemmed parcel and a partial whole-cluster ferment in open-top bins. The wine was matured in amphorae and four-year-old 225L French oak barrels, preserving freshness and site expression while adding subtle texture and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e550 Bottles produced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIrae","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42751236538450,"sku":null,"price":158.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/7431\/files\/MiraePinotNoir.webp?v=1790140942"},{"product_id":"mirae-wineglobe-pinot-gris","title":"Mirae 'Wineglobe' Pinot Gris 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eA highly limited Pinot Gris from James and Marie Suckling’s Mirae vineyard in Martinborough. Made entirely in a glass Wineglobe, the wine is designed to preserve purity, aromatic detail and freshness without the influence of oak. The result is a precise and textural expression of Pinot Gris, with clarity of fruit and a strong sense of place. Only 180 bottles were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was fermented and matured entirely in a glass Wineglobe, allowing the wine to develop without exposure to oak. This neutral vessel retains freshness and fruit definition while building texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e180 Bottles Produced\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIrae","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42751237259346,"sku":null,"price":126.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/7431\/files\/MiraePinotGris.png?v=1790141301"},{"product_id":"mirae-amphora-pinot-noir-2025","title":"Mirae 'Amphora' Pinot Noir 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eA distinctive and exceptionally limited expression of Pinot Noir from James and Marie Suckling’s Mirae vineyard in Martinborough. Drawn from rare ungrafted vines predominantly planted in 1986, the wine combines fragrant red fruit, fine savoury detail and a supple, textural palate. Fermentation and maturation in terracotta amphorae place purity, freshness and vineyard character at the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was destemmed and spontaneously fermented with indigenous yeasts in terracotta amphora. The wine was then matured in Artenova and Tava amphorae, without oak influence, to retain aromatic clarity, delicate structure and purity of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 150 bottles produced\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIrae","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42751241486418,"sku":null,"price":188.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/7431\/files\/MiraeAmphoraPN.webp?v=1790141898"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.martinboroughwinemerchants.com\/collections\/mirae.oembed","provider":"Martinborough Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}