{"title":"New Zealand","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"new-zealand-pinot-power-pack","title":"New Zealand Pinot Power Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis mixed pack contains some of the very finest and most sought-after Pinot Noirs in all of New Zealand. Icons, rising stars, some of the biggest names in NZ wine. This is a strictly limited run pack and won't be available for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Felton Road Calvert Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 Rippon Mature Vine Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Burn Cottage Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Sato La Ferme de Sato Sur les Nuages Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Prophet's Rock Home Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAta Rangi has long stood at the very top of New Zealand Pinot Noir, its name synonymous with Martinborough’s stony soils and the powerful, cellar-worthy wines they produce. Founded in 1980 by Clive Paton on a humble sheep paddock, the estate has grown into one of the world’s great Pinot benchmarks, without ever losing its small-family ethos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 release shows exactly why Ata Rangi is held in such esteem. It’s made from the estate’s oldest vines on the Martinborough Terrace, including a large proportion of the Abel clone – the so-called “Gumboot” Pinot that’s become part of New Zealand wine folklore. The season brought its challenges, but careful handwork and strict selection meant only pristine fruit made it into the fermenters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, the wine is as perfumed and complex as ever: spice-laden notes of clove, cardamom and pink peppercorn over red fruits, rosehip and grilled strawberry. The palate brings that classic Ata Rangi poise – silky, layered, savoury, with fine tannins threading everything together. It finishes long and precise, promising both immediate charm and decades of graceful evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA landmark 2022 release from one of New Zealand’s most important producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Stunning and captivating, the wine shows dark berry, warm spice, porcini, and toasted almond characters with an elegant floral overtone. The palate is equally enticing with outstanding concentration and depth, combined with silky flow and beautifully infused fine tannins, making it wonderfully structured with finesse and sophistication. Gorgeously proportioned and harmonious with a sustained, graceful finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Sam Kim (Wine Orbit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/703OhE8Eh84\" title=\"Ata Rangi\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-ata-rangi-pinot-noir\" title=\"2022 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Felton Road Calvert Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFelton Road has been making Pinot in Bannockburn since the early ’90s, and Calvert Vineyard has long been one of their most recognisable sites. It sits just east of the winery on deep clay and silt soils, giving wines that are a bit darker, more grounded, and quietly powerful compared to their other blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 season was warm and dry with cool nights – perfect for slow, even ripening. The fruit was hand-picked, mostly destemmed with a bit of whole bunch, and fermented with wild yeast before ageing in French oak, about 20% new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine shows dark cherry and plum, a little spice and earth, and that firm, chalky texture Calvert always seems to give. It’s structured but not heavy, with clean acidity and plenty of length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic Central Otago Pinot from one of the region's flagship producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-felton-road-calvert-vineyard-pinot-noir\" title=\"2024 Felton Road Calvert Vineyard Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2021 Rippon Mature Vine Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eThis Pinot is the clearest snapshot of Rippon in any given year – a blend of all the fully established Pinot Noir vines across the property, many planted in the 80s and 90s on their own roots. The vineyard sits on a north-facing slope above Lake Wānaka, where schist, gravel and old glacial deposits meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eIn 2021, Nick Mills kept things simple in the winery, letting the season and the fruit do the talking. The wine spent two winters in barrel and two more in bottle before release, settling into its shape and letting the tannins knit. There’s no makeup here – just the vineyard’s own texture and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eIt’s an elegant, fine-boned expression, more about persistence and nuance than sheer weight. You can drink it now for its perfume and freshness, but it’ll really hit its stride after a few more years in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eOne of the Southern Hemisphere's most individual and compelling Pinot Noirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lovely ripe berries and strawberries with some juicy fruit and forest flower aromas that follow through to a full body with layers of fruit and fine tannins that spread across the palate.\"\u003cbr\u003e- JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2021-rippon-mature-vine-pinot-noir\" title=\"2021 Rippon Mature Vine Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Burn Cottage Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurn Cottage is one of the most celebrated Pinot Noirs in New Zealand, and this is another tremendous release, that could be enjoyed young but would be best kept in the cellar for a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA biodynamic vineyard from day one, this site has been groomed to perfection to produce Pinot Noir that can rival any in the world. Many believe this to be one of the most impressive versions of Pinot Noir outside of Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in only 2003, each year the vines get older, the more intense and complex the wine gets. It's the rare combination of power and finesse that sets the Burn Cottage Pinot Noir apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Burn Cottage Vineyard Pinot Noir is light and fine, with a delicate array of cherry, strawberry, red apple and freshly pressed linen notes. Woven throughout is sweet tobacco, graphite, white tea and finely ground pink peppercorns. In the mouth, the acidity works with the tannins to penetrate the palate with flavor, and it has an ethereal quality to it, which marks it as distinctly different from the Sauvage Pinot Noir. This is an eminently pretty Pinot Noir and comes highly recommended.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-burn-cottage-vineyard-pinot-noir\" title=\"2022 Burn Cottage Vineyard Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Sato La Ferme de Sato Sur les Nuages Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshiaki and Kyoko Sato have built something special in Central Otago, and their 2022 La Ferme de Sato Sur les Nuages Pinot Noir shows why they’re one of the region’s most exciting producers. Leaving behind corporate careers in Tokyo and London, the Satos have dedicated themselves to organic, biodynamic winemaking with a hands-off approach that puts the vineyard front and centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from their chemical-free Mount Pisa vineyard, this Pinot Noir is all about purity and balance. Natural fermentation, no additives, and minimal sulphur ensure the wine stays true to its origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, you’ll find dried strawberry, wild mushroom, and a touch of spice, with hints of earth and tar adding intrigue. The palate is elegant and layered, with deep red cherry and plum flavours carried by fine tannins and juicy acidity. A dusty texture and long, graceful finish round out the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a powerhouse Central Otago Pinot that can go toe-to-toe with any of the biggest names in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points \u0026amp; No.11 in the Suckling Top 100 Wines of NZ for 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The aromas and flavors are marked with dried-strawberry, nutmeg, bark and mushroom character. Tar too. This is structured, showing fine tannins that give a beautiful mouthfeel and tension. Medium-bodied with a dusty texture in the finish and a long and thoughtful ending. Rather ethereal and energetic.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-sato-la-ferme-de-sato-sur-les-nuages-pinot-noir\" title=\"2022 Sato La Ferme de Sato Sur les Nuages Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Prophet's Rock Home Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Home Block Pinot Noir burst onto the NZ wine scene when its first release, the 2005 vintage, was named in Bob Campbell's top 10 Pinot Noirs in Central Otago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then it has been one of the most consistently highly rated Pinot Noirs in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Home Block Pinot vines yield intense fruit, winemaker Paul Pujol mustering all he has learnt from his time at noted Oregon producer Rex Hill and in Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy, to harness the power of his site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an Old-World-Meets-New-World style of Pinot Noir. Structured, savoury and a killer in the cellar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"A fantastic pinot with dried strawberries, orange peel, terra-cotta, and dried leaves. It’s full and very layered with creamy and fine tannins that go on for minutes. Plenty of depth and very long with tension and a beautifully creamy, velvety finish.”\u003cbr\u003e- James Suckling (JamesSuckling.com)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-prophets-rock-home-vineyard-pinot-noir\" title=\"2022 Prophet's Rock Home Vineyard Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Different Drop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31913053093931,"sku":"New Zealand Pinot Power Pack","price":579.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/NewZealandPinotPowerPack_16f2d225-7015-4cea-a423-4373917b9e4c.webp?v=1763508834"},{"product_id":"nv-koyama-methode-traditionelle-brut-nature","title":"NV Koyama Methode Traditionelle Brut Nature","description":"\u003cp\u003eApart from in Germany, where sparkling wines made from Riesling (known as 'sekt') are drunk by the truckload each day, their popularity outside Germany has really only occurred in the past few decades. Given that Riesling is so at home in New Zealand, it's no surprise then that a sparkling would be made from the grape there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe NV Koyama Methode Traditionelle Brut Nature has beautiful citrus and stone fruit characters, with excellent acidity. Given that it is \"Brut Nature\", no extra sugar or wine liquor has been added before the wine was corked, resulting in a completely dry but thoroughly refreshing sparkling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koyama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39592508358699,"sku":"NV Koyama Methode Traditionelle Brut Nature","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/NVKoyamaMethodeTraditionelleBrutNature.png?v=1637625528"},{"product_id":"nv-kumeu-river-cremant","title":"NV Kumeu River Cremant","description":"\u003cp\u003eKumeu River’s Crémant is the kind of sparkling that doesn’t need a special occasion - though it certainly holds up when there is one. Made méthode traditionnelle from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown in their home vineyards just outside Auckland, it’s a low-pressure, quietly classy fizz that feels utterly effortless in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t trying to be Champagne, and that’s part of its charm. It’s fresh and gently savoury, with just enough leesy complexity to keep it interesting. A soft bead, bright orchard fruit, and a dry, clean finish make it ideal as a warm-up act - or just to sip on a sunny afternoon with some salty snacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo fluff, no pretence - just a really good local sparkling made with care by one of New Zealand’s most consistent wine families.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumeu River","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39847746568235,"sku":"NV Kumeu River Cremant","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/NVKumeuRiverCremant.png?v=1755054242"},{"product_id":"nv-quartz-reef-methode-traditionnelle-brut","title":"NV Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eCentral Otago produces exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot, so it stands to reason that with proper winemaking, sparkling wines from the region would also have some pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell... Quartz Reef certainly delivers on this premise in spades with this Pinot-dominant blend that exudes elegance and finesse. Lead by a bouquet of green apple, a touch of citrus and brioche, on the palate it becomes quite moreish wine, charged by a cool, creamy acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocused, cool and crisp with beautiful balance and length, this is an excellent regional offering full of individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quartz Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39920735879211,"sku":"NV Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle Brut","price":41.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/NVQuartzReefMethodeTraditionnelleBrut.png?v=1648166075"},{"product_id":"explore-new-zealand-three-pack","title":"New Zealand Middle-Earth Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sample pack of the fine vinous wares of New Zealand. This great value mix gives you a cross-section of wine styles and interesting producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Churton Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Kumeu River Village Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Unkel Life’s a Beach Orange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Mount Edward Gamay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Kenzie Duet Pinot Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 Te Mata Estate Vineyards Merlot Cabernets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Churton Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarlborough as a region is notable for its Sauvignon Blanc production. Some of it very good, some not so much. Here's one of the very good ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganically farmed by the Weaver family, this wine shows a rare intensity for this variety. Each of the 10 Churton Sauvignon Blanc blocks are harvested individually by hand, a portion sees some time in larger format oak, and all the wine spends six months on lees before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextural, powerful, and incredible value for money given the care taken to craft this. This is Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc done right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Crikey! Delicious. Tastes more like the kind of Loire chenin blanc I drink than Marlborough savvy B. Lemony, so much sea spray and brine, wet fern characters and sure, a touch of tropical fruits, but subdued under the zestiness of the wine. Mouth-watering and delicious. Absolute ripper.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2022 Churton Sauvignon Blanc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-churton-sauvignon-blanc\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Kumeu River Village Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKumeu River are producing some of the most exquisite Chardonnays this side of Burgundy, in the words of Tim Atkin MW “If Michael Brajkovich MW were a Burgundian rather than a New Zealander, he would be among the most celebrated white winemakers in the Côte de Beaune.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePretty high praise, and quite apt when you’re looking at this wine from them. The value for money is through the roof. Creamy, with a slight flinty-mineral note, on the palate there is a subtle fruit character up front moving to a delicate tight and crisp mid-back palate. Fully of bright acidity and a lengthy clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an entry point into the Chardonnay range of Kumeu River, this wine is insane; pure, precise and oh so Chablisesque!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Kumeu River Village Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-kumeu-river-village-chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Unkel Life’s a Beach Orange\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnkel Wines is the project of winemakers \/ grape growers Rob and Kate Burley. Kiwi-born Rob launched Unkel several years back in Victoria after learning his craft under the likes of Pat Sullivan and William Downie, before relocating with wife Kate back to Nelson, New Zealand. Here they now farm their own \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eorganically \u0026amp; dry farmed vineyard, crafting delicious natural wines shaking up the typically more conservative New Zealand industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we have a skin-fermented blend of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, from various picks and various ferments, crafted together to make a smooth and seamless orange wine, full of tropical fruits and complimentary but gentle structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRob describes this \u003cem\u003e\"a great intro to orange wine\"\u003c\/em\u003e, and we couldn't agree more. Fun and versatile drinking!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2022 Unkel Life’s a Beach Orange\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-unkel-life-s-a-beach-orange\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Mount Edward Gamay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best examples of the potential for Central Otago's to produce top-quality Gamay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was made by Duncan Forsyth and his team, looking to bring their low-intervention philosophy to this jubilant and juicy red variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Beaujolais, the home of Gamay in Burgundy, the finest examples in modern times are made with a more natural winemaking philosophy. Duncan tackles the variety in a similar way, making the wine with no additions apart from the most minimal amount of sulphur during the winemaking process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to this, the wine is open, bursting with red and purple berries and herby spice. It's a soft, slurpable and all-round charming example of the variety from the southern hemisphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It’s super bright, crisp, vibrant. A refreshing red with verve and crunch. Tart cherries, pomegranate juice, a lick of rose hip tea; scents and flavours match here. It dances on the tongue, such a fresh style, almost could be a chillable red but for the structure, tension and filigree of tannin here. A beauty to drink, wholly in a modern, nouveau vogue but plenty to get stuck into.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2022 Mount Edward Gamay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-mount-edward-gamay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Kenzie Duet Pinot Syrah\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kenzie Duet Pinot Syrah is a wine that sings, with beautiful balance between its performers; not a diva in sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite what you might think, a Pinot Noir\/Syrah blend is a thing to behold. The earthiness and elegance of Pinot often goes swimmingly with the spice and depth of Syrah, such as with the Kenzie Duet. They work in concert to create a wine with no jagged edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a feast for your senses. Blueberry, cherry, boysenberry, smoke, pepper, rosemary, with firm tannins that will continue to see this wine age well and a juicy palate that will always deliver a flavourful drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2022 Kenzie Duet Pinot Syrah\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-kenzie-duet-pinot-syrah\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2021 Te Mata Estate Vineyards Merlot Cabernets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lesser-known Cabernet Merlot blend from the iconic Te Mata Estate, and a brilliant value part of their range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vie for dominance, with a touch of Cabernet Franc also in the mix. It's all very classy and silky with beautifully ripe dark blackcurrant and plum fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from across Te Mata's vineyards in the Havelock Hills, Bridge Pa Triangle, Gimblett Gravels and Dartmoor sub-regions of Hawke’s Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Hard to imagine a better value, and more serious Bordeaux blend at this price point. 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