{"product_id":"2025-pinot-noir","title":"2025 Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn expressive Pinot Noir, defined by purity, tension and line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHailing from the biogro certified Grava vineyard in Martinborough, the vines are grown on the terraces of the Ruamahanga river providing alluvial deposits making silt loam soils. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 vintage had a challenging start with cool weather in December and January was followed by a long, warm, and dry autumn, which was critical for ripening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSettled weather during harvest produced healthy, clean fruit with concentrated flavours and high natural acidity, setting up for very good, potentially long-lived wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Abel clone was hand picked and destemmed to fermenter. Whole berries were inoculated with a pied de cuve (vineyard yeast starter) providing a strong natural fermentation. Gentle cap management and gentle pressing maintained a controlled level of extraction resulting in a pretty and focused wine. The wine then rested in seasoned French oak until it was ready to be bottled with a small addition of sulphur. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfumed with cherry, hibiscus and ripe redcurrant, elegant and aromatic. Supple yet structured, with chalky phenolics and fine tannins shaping the palate. Bright natural acidity and blood orange notes bring a saline, mineral edge, carrying through to a fresh, fruit-laced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH 3.85, T\/A 5.85g\/L, Alcohol 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBottled unfined and unfiltered. Harmless deposit may form in bottle. Vegan friendly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree shipping in Martinborough or 3+ bottles \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 points - Cam Douglas MS \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"halitewines","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":49109165768946,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2","offer_id":49109165801714,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3","offer_id":49109165834482,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6","offer_id":49109165867250,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12","offer_id":49109165900018,"sku":null,"price":660.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/7786\/0850\/files\/6_4000caf8-21f9-4044-87fc-f19b34bf6cd6.png?v=1753936052","url":"https:\/\/halitewines.co.nz\/products\/2025-pinot-noir","provider":"halitewines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}