{"title":"The Icons of Central Otago","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"amisfield-pinot-noir-2022","title":"Amisfield Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:rgb(248,247,242);color:rgb(0,0,0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:SignifierWeb, serif;font-size:16.724px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\"\u003eThe essence of Amisfield is intricately woven into the landscape it inhabits, harnessing the ebb and flow of the seasons to craft unique flavour profiles. The flavour inspirations are born from the dramatic weather patterns of Mount Pisa, a mountain range that both shields and challenges. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:rgb(248,247,242);color:rgb(0,0,0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:SignifierWeb, serif;font-size:16.724px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\"\u003eHighly aromatic with bright cherry and redcurrant, lifted red fruits coupled with savoury spice and dried herb offer an alluring and enticing nose. The palate is elegant and refined with fruit intensity matched with a supple and silky tannin structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amisfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50633219801407,"sku":"AFPN202210 UCNZ","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/6606\/2655\/files\/media_a8415605-e2fb-44af-8b6a-4dbb233bd6af.png?v=1779708291"},{"product_id":"hawkshead-reserve-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Hawkshead Reserve Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eUpon opening a bottle, swirling the wine in a glass, let it breath in wine speak, and you discover welcoming, uplifting aromas of rich black cherry, dark plum and a subtle herbaceous hint of Vipers Bugloss flowers. Those all together evoke instantly a sensory picture of Central Otago. The pleasant elusive bouquet uncovered intertwines beautifully with some subtle indication of mocha and spice, even a soupçon of wood smoke. The flavours revealed flow harmoniously onto the palate. The wine is richly textured and discloses an exquisite balance created by sensitive tension between refined acidity and velvety tannins. The warm, rich mouthfeel compliments the interaction between all elements and prolongs to a harmonious silky finish. This elegant classic Central Otago HAWKSHEAD Pinot Noir 2023 ‘Reserve’ is ready to be enjoyed now but has also great age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawkshead","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50891080007999,"sku":"HRPN202310 UCNZ","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/6606\/2655\/files\/media_18693ce0-6a97-4b99-8f3f-2d6d6ba4618a.png?v=1779725249"},{"product_id":"valli-gibbston-vineyard-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Valli Gibbston Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eA deep ruby-red color with moderate transparency, slightly lighter at the edges. The nose is gently full and enticing, offering complex aromas of forest floor, crushed herbs, dried hibiscus, along with delicate spice, cherry, and plum. Medium-bodied and silky on the palate, it begins with scents of cherry and young plum interwoven with crushed herbs, hibiscus, liquorice, forest floor, and spice. The mouthfeel is supple and silky, with fine powdery tannins that delicately veil the palate. Lacy and captivating acidity carries the experience to a very long and exquisite finish. This wine is harmonious, revealing depth and complexity through its delicate aromas, reminiscent of Gibbston. It pairs beautifully with pigeon and truffle and has the potential to age gracefully for the next 12+ years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 50 Best Bottles from NZ Wineries - Dr. Jo Burzynska, Viva's NZ Wine Awards 2025, NZ Herald\u003cbr\u003e- Category Winner - 'Best for pinot lovers' - Dr Jo Burzynska, Viva's NZ Wine Awards 2025, NZ Herald\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50930899288383,"sku":"VGPN202310 UCNZ","price":84.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/6606\/2655\/files\/media_f4ea7c44-9bdd-4a7b-9563-981660629c42.png?v=1779722486"},{"product_id":"peregrine-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Peregrine Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeregrine is one of Central Otago's most celebrated organic producers, with a long record of capturing the region's alpine purity and expressive Pinot character. The 2023 Pinot Noir is hand harvested from Bendigo (51%) and Pisa (49%) sub regions of Central Otago. A combination of whole bunch and destemmed fruit fermented and hand plunged in open top fermenters, and matured for 10 months in French oak barrels for ten months. Bottled under Stelvin at 13.5% abv, the wine is vibrant and perfumed, offering aromas of dark cherry, wild thyme, violet and subtle oak spice. The palate is finely balanced, combining silken tannins and fresh acidity with persistent red fruit and a touch of earthiness. Peregrine Pinot Noir is suitable for early enjoyment or mid-term cellaring, ideal with duck, lamb or mushroom dishes, and stands as a reference point for Otago's modern, site-driven reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDouble Gold Medal, New Zealand International Wine Show 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51365203181887,"sku":"PEPN202310 UCNZ","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/6606\/2655\/files\/media_ccd29175-3e8c-4f96-a2fe-352fdbdc4fce.png?v=1779716188"},{"product_id":"maude-pinot-noir-2024","title":"Maude Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaude Wines was founded in 1994 with the planting of the Mount Maude Vineyard on the Maungawera Valley slopes above Lake Wanaka in Central Otago. Winemakers Sarah-Kate and Dan Dineen lead the estate with a philosophy centred on small-lot precision, organic balance and the clear expression of site. The Maude Pinot Noir 2024 is a regional blend that draws fruit from select vineyards across Central Otago’s schist and loess soils, combining concentration from low-yielding parcels with freshness from cooler aspects. The grapes were hand picked and carefully sorted, then fermented as small batches in open-top vessels with gentle cap management to retain fragrance and shape fine-grained tannins. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrel, followed by maturation in French oak to integrate texture and length without overshadowing fruit purity. Bottled to preserve vibrancy, the finished wine sits at 13.5 percent alcohol and is dry in style. In the glass it shows a translucent ruby hue with lifted aromas of dark cherry, bramble, red plum, violet and subtle clove spice. The palate is supple, balanced and midweight, showing pure red fruit, silken tannins and a savoury mineral edge leading to a long, poised finish. Serve at 14 to 16 degrees Celsius; excellent with duck, venison or wild mushroom dishes, and best enjoyed to 2029.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maude","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51480489165119,"sku":"MAPN202410 UCNZ","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/6606\/2655\/files\/media_7543a933-8657-4476-8232-788e92975525.png?v=1779723425"},{"product_id":"gibbston-valley-china-terrace-single-vineyard-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Gibbston Valley China Terrace Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gibbston Valley China Terrace Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023 is a remarkable expression of Central Otago's unique terroir, where high altitude and varied soil types come together to create an exceptional Pinot Noir. The vineyard sits at the foothills of the Dunstan Range, where the warm days and cool nights help the grapes develop concentrated flavors and vibrant acidity. The soils—composed of fine sand, loess, and schist—impart a distinct mineral character to the fruit, ensuring the resulting wine is clean, pure, and complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter spending 10 months in French oak barrels, with a third of the oak being new, this Pinot Noir reveals an enchanting tapestry of aromas and flavors. The nose is adorned with lovely notes of strawberries, cherries, and delicate florals, intertwined with hints of baking spices and fresh fennel. On the palate, it dazzles with its elegant structure and mouth-filling richness. The use of whole clusters contributes to the wine's delightful texture, while its vibrant acidity and silky tannins promise a beautifully balanced experience. This Pinot Noir is not just a drink; it’s an invitation to savor the artistry of one of New Zealand's finest wine regions. Enjoy it now or cellar it for years to come—this wine is poised to evolve beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibbston Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51553333739839,"sku":"GVCP202310 UCNZ","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/6606\/2655\/files\/media_62b32055-242d-42ed-a4e6-8c2ca0aaded9.png?v=1779722499"},{"product_id":"rippon-tinkers-field-pinot-noir-2022","title":"Rippon Tinkers Field Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eIconic single-vineyard Pinot Noir of the highest standard. A wine of precision and \"unforced masculinity\", the Tinker's is drawn from Rippon's oldest vines in rocky schist soils, on the gentle slopes next to Lake Wanaka. Family owned, biodynamically grown and made with the utmost care and expertise, this is an elegant and simply wonderful Pinot to decant of cellar for some time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeeply aromatic, but still youthful and tight. Filled with Cherries, sweet herbs, spices and mineral nuances abound. A seriously profound Pinot Noir, layers upon layers of intense fruits and spices, with the underlying schist tannin of Rippon binding the whole thing together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rippon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51697408147775,"sku":"RPTF202210 UCNZ","price":209.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/6606\/2655\/files\/media_c3cbcdfa-a448-44bf-86cf-e1a46b5ed442.png?v=1779724286"}],"url":"https:\/\/unitedcellars.co.nz\/collections\/the-icons-of-central-otago.oembed","provider":"United Cellars NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}