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A plush palate with dense but supple tannins in the finish. On the nose there are cassis and red berry fruits, spice with a hint of toasty\/smoky oak. Tobacco and tea leaf aromas, touch of licorice. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matahiwi Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1956162049,"sku":"","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/7431\/files\/Matahiwi-Estate-Holly-Pinot-Noir-2021-Matahiwi-Estate-Martinborough-Wine-Merchants-7.jpg?v=1698713106"},{"product_id":"the-naked-pinot","title":"The Naked Pinot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Naked Pinot, as the name suggests, is a product of a holistic and undisguised approach to vineyard management and winemaking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted using organic principles and wild ferments, these natural methods allow both the vineyard and its environs to express themselves in this distinctive and approachable Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Naked Pinot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1960303681,"sku":"","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/7431\/products\/The-Naked-Pinot-The-Naked-Pinot-Martinborough-Wine-Merchants-7.jpg?v=1698713269"},{"product_id":"stonecutter-pinot-noir-2011","title":"Stonecutter Estate Pinot Noir 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eDistinctively Martinborough, this Pinot Noir weaves fruit and savoury components on an inviting and complex nose. 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This wine promises to develop further and reward cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stonecutter","offers":[{"title":"1 bottle","offer_id":40990914216018,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/7431\/products\/Stonecutter-Estate-Pinot-Noir-2019-Stonecutter-Martinborough-Wine-Merchants-2.jpg?v=1698713787"},{"product_id":"the-elder-pinot-noir-2012","title":"The Elder Pinot Noir 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright ruby-red with depth and good transparency, slightly lighter edged. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose is softly elegant and aromatic; nuances of thyme, minty herbs interweave cherry plums and perfume liftings. Medium-bodied, mouth-filling aromas of cherry plums, raspberries melded with herbaceous thyme, mint, liquorice roots and earth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is sleek with powdery tannin; integrated acidity enlivens the herbaceous character and provides length to an elegantly harmonious finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatch with crispy pork belly and roasted pigeon over the next 6-8 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit was sourced from an elevated river terrace at the Southern end of Te Muna Valley, grown following organic principles. Handpicked, de-stemmed, indigenous yeast fermented in open-top tanks to 14% alc. 18-20 days on skins, pressed and aged in French oak barrels on lees for 10 months. 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It shows the same fruit driven power, fullness and velvet smoothness that has come to be expected from this region. Cellared appropriately it should provide excellent drinking to at least 2035 and beyond. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haythornthwaite Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2979245953,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/7431\/products\/Haythornthwaite-Catherine-Pinot-Noir-2018-sold-out-June-23-Haythornthwaite-Wines-Martinborough-Wine-Merchants-1.jpg?v=1698713632"},{"product_id":"ashwell-pinot-noir-2009","title":"Ashwell Pinot Noir 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eAttractive wine with strong, bright plum and dark cherry flavours. Moderately concentrated sweet fruit with a lingering finish. 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Showing obvious potential for cellaring, it should be at its best 2026+” 5 Sep 2024 Michael Cooper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Johner Reserve Pinot Noir is only made from the grapes off our oldest vines in the Gladstone Block Home vineyard, planted in 2003. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Silver Medal winning Pinot Noir was made from grapes which ripened in a long hot summer, producing a smooth wine with warm blackberry and plum flavours with a hint of spice.  Our Cellar Door\/Tasting Room customers have raved about this from the first sips. Try it – you will love it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johner Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4309318849,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/7431\/files\/Johner-Estate-Reserve-Pinot-Noir-2018-martinborough-wine-merchants-7.jpg?v=1698725586"},{"product_id":"colombo-pinot-noir-2014","title":"Colombo Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle-vineyard Pinot Noir from the Colombo home block, established in 1999. Fermented on skins for three weeks, including 10% whole-bunch fermentation, and aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. 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