{"title":"New Zealand Red Wines","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":"2019-blank-canvas-escaroth-vineyard-pinot-noir","title":"2019 Blank Canvas Escaroth Vineyard Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe wines of Blank Canvas have a signature of power and density, these are no shrinking violets, they are concentrated and show remarkable depth and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pinot Noir from the Escaroth Vineyard in the Taylors Pass sub-region of Marlborough is an excellent case in point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with a high degree of whole bunch, which reinforces the broad-shouldered tannin structure of this cuvee, Matt \u0026amp; Sophie have an excellent release on their hands here - one that will particularly reward careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A powerful, firmly-structured wine that is built for the long-haul.\"\u003cbr\u003e- 95 pts, Bob Campbell MW (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/EscarothVineyard_600x600.jpg?v=1696291358\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blank Canvas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40884855308331,"sku":"2019 Blank Canvas Escaroth Vineyard Pinot Noir","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2019BlankCanvasEscarothVineyardPinotNoir.png?v=1696290271"},{"product_id":"2019-blank-canvas-element-vineyard-syrah","title":"2018 Blank Canvas Element Vineyard Syrah","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wine has received rave critical acclaim in New Zealand, featuring in the Top Five New Zealand Syrah's Over $35 from Business Desk, named as the Top Syrah New Zealand \u0026amp; Australia in WANDS Blind Panel Tasting and rated in the Top Three NZ Syrah by Decanter Tasting Panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a beautifully seductive wine, filled with dark forest fruits and impeccable spice. Blank Canvas winemaker Matt Thomson coaxes every little nuance out of this great Gimblett Gravels site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupple and smooth enough to enjoy now but certainly something that will develop with bottle age, this is incredibly impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Stylish and dense, with more complexity surely in store.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Richard Hemming MW (Jancis Robinson)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A generously proportioned wine with an appealingly supple texture. Should age well\" \u003cbr\u003e- 96 pts, Bob Campbell MW (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Blank Canvas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40884855341099,"sku":"2018 Blank Canvas Element Vineyard Syrah","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2018BlankCanvasElementVineyardSyrah.png?v=1696380193"},{"product_id":"2020-konrad-marlborough-pinot-noir","title":"2020 Konrad Marlborough Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is just a lovely, easy-drinking Pinot Noir, in classic charming and fruit-forward Marlborough style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo need to lay this down or over-think things, it ticks every box for your next midweek Pinot!  And terrific value too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Konrad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40938434396203,"sku":"2020 Konrad Marlborough Pinot Noir","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2020KonradMarlboroughPinotNoir.png?v=1704170232"},{"product_id":"2022-prophets-rock-home-vineyard-pinot-noir","title":"2022 Prophet's Rock Home Vineyard Pinot Noir","description":"\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","brand":"Prophet's Rock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40966262751275,"sku":"2022 Prophet's Rock Home Vineyard Pinot Noir","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Prophet_sRockHomeVineyardPinotNoir.webp?v=1707699729"},{"product_id":"2022-te-mata-coleraine-cabernet-merlot","title":"2022 Te Mata Coleraine Cabernet Merlot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most iconic and collectable wines in all of New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of Bordeaux varieties from old vines grown in Hawke's Bay, Coleraine represents everything that is elegant and graceful about classically styled Cabernet Sauvignon blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than 40 excellent vintages under its belt, it's a wine with a tremendous pedigree. A rich history and an unswerving pursuit of world-class quality is the backdrop to this stunning dry red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBankable to the nth degree, this truly is remarkable value in the context of the world's great Cabernet blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 99 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tremendous persistence and wonderful structure. A great wine, that will richly reward long-term cellaring.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97+ points\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"A ripper. Excellent. Every 1% pays off, and that is the defining difference between a good estate and a great one.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Elegant red that seems to get better every vintage\"\u003cbr\u003e- Bob Campbell MW (The Real Review)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Excellent, albeit a more Cabernet focussed expression of Coleraine, which marks it out as being different, and on that point such a worthy of addition to the cellar, though of course the wine is outstanding irrespective of that.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Whoa, so fresh, such beautiful perfume... Concentrated but so fresh in the same breath. Tannins all graphite and slate, wonderfully minerally. Beautiful.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A very elegant young Coleraine with lovely aromas of oyster shell, lead pencil, sweet tobacco, black currant and moss.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Suckling\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GZ_6rXmcl18?si=GAjxkIpVIiFwwkl_\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"4523\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Te Mata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41025951170603,"sku":"2022 Te Mata Coleraine Cabernet Merlot","price":135.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022TeMataColeraineCabernetMerlot.webp?v=1708479033"},{"product_id":"2021-te-mata-bullnose-syrah","title":"2021 Te Mata Bullnose Syrah","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen commentators talk of the potential of NZ Syrah to eventually outshine Pinot Noir, it is the quality of wines such as the Te Mata Bullnose that they are talking about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has a wow factor, as in 'wow, didn't know NZ Syrah could be that deep, darkly-flavoursome and powerful'. We associate them with cool climate pepper and spice, and the Bullnose has trowel-fuls of exotic spices and delicate florals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is rich and velvety without excessive weight, all supple and lithe. It's a structured, graceful, wonderful wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Expressing precision and purity, combined with brooding strength and complexity, this is spectacular and breathtaking.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Sam Kim (Wine Orbit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e 95+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGee, it really pops. Medium-bodied, bright and fresh, lots of energy\u003c\/span\u003e... A terrific expression of HB Syrah.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA powerful, concentrated and tensioned wine with bright acidity and firm but measured tannins that lead into a very long finish. Great potential here.\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke MW (The Real Review)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLinear and very racy. Terrific integration and structure. 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It's superb.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Rippon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41941479817259,"sku":"2021 Rippon Tinker's Field Pinot Noir","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2020RipponTinkersFieldPinotNoir_cbad3e8c-9e79-48d4-990f-cb646b1985ec.png?v=1754452911"},{"product_id":"2022-peregrine-saddleback-pinot-noir","title":"2022 Peregrine Saddleback Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eSaddleback is Peregrine’s more easygoing take on Central Otago Pinot – made to drink young, but still with that regional depth and vibrancy. 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