{"product_id":"2025-kumeu-river-village-pinot-noir","title":"2025 Kumeu River Village Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Brajkovich family might be the undisputed royalty of New Zealand Chardonnay, but their entry-tier red continues to be one of the best-kept bargains in the trans-Tasman Pinot market. The fruit for this bottling comes entirely from their high-altitude Rays Road property in Hawke’s Bay, sitting on an elevated limestone slope that injects a completely different personality compared to their Auckland home turf.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional 2025 growing season gave them beautiful, clean fruit that didn't require any hiding. They hand-picked the blocks, let the wild yeasts do their thing, and skipped oak usage completely. Keeping the wine exclusively in stainless steel for seven months ensures you are looking at pure, unadulterated varietal energy rather than a faceful of wood.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt drinks like a giant bowl of fresh field strawberries, crushed red plums, and dried botanical herbs. The weight is beautifully light and fluid, backed by a dusty, slatey tannin structure that leaves the finish dry and incredibly clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a humble, immediate red that offers serious master-maker pedigree for the price of a standard pub meal.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumeu River","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44057250824235,"sku":"2025 Kumeu River Village Pinot Noir","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2025KumeuRiverVillagePinotNoir.webp?v=1783482677","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-kumeu-river-village-pinot-noir","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}