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Cellared for 17 months before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pyramid Valley","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":48010904174729,"sku":"24PVCHLBGN","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8290\/8041\/files\/Untitleddesign_49.png?v=1788311877"},{"product_id":"2023-lowburn-ferry-home-block-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Home Block Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir from a single parcel within the Lowburn Ferry Home vineyard. A heritage block, planted in 2000 in soils derived from over 150 years of sensitive human cultivation on an ancient river terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lowburn Ferry","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":48010945200265,"sku":"23LFPNHBGN","price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8290\/8041\/files\/Untitleddesign_47_47c505c6-0285-4d8d-b602-5b0a39412784.png?v=1788311426"},{"product_id":"2024-omahu-cantera","title":"2024 Omahu Cantera","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cantera Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Tempranillo blend is from the warm, rocky soils of our high-density Omahu Vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels. Hand-harvested, traditionally co-fermented then aged in oak barrels for up to \u003cbr\u003e20 111onths. These parcels produce an exotic wine of deep colour, blackcurrant, hints of cocoa and vanilla, finishing long and gravelly. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smith \u0026 Sheth","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":48010945265801,"sku":"24SSCAOMGN","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8290\/8041\/files\/Untitleddesign_36.png?v=1788306397"},{"product_id":"2024-onewa-chardonnay","title":"2024 Onewa Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Onewa Chardonnay is from our high-density Omahu Vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels. Hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed and fermented in seasoned French oak. This parcel produces a nuanced Chardonnay, with white flower and lemon notes, white peach, roasted cashew and a long, fine-grained stony texture. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smith \u0026 Sheth","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":48010945888393,"sku":"24SSCHONGN","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8290\/8041\/files\/Untitleddesign_13.png?v=1788227856"},{"product_id":"2023-methode-blanc-de-noir","title":"2023 Méthode Blanc de Noir","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBeautiful hint of salmon and golden straw ….perfect Blanc de Noir colour. Lovely calm effervescence and fine bead of bubbles that lasts in the glass. A luxuriously classy nose, fresh strawberry, shortbread, rose petal, very feminine and fine. A delicious palate of delicate red berry, mandarin and a hint of rose hips, then a very fine biscuit-crumb texture a little lift of freshness and a long talcum powder texture. Outrageously delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smith \u0026 Sheth","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":48010960896137,"sku":"23SSMECOL4","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8290\/8041\/files\/Untitleddesign_7.png?v=1788225261"},{"product_id":"2023-pyramid-valley-north-canterbury-chardonnay","title":"2023 North Canterbury Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe North Canterbury region is genuinely cool, with bristling sunshine and influence from both the ocean and the mountains. The white wines are characterised by delicate citrus and floral aromas, cool citrus and tree fruit flavours and bright, saline acidity. Hand-harvested Chardonnay from Waipara fermented in French oak with wild yeasts. Cellared for 12-18 months before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pyramid Valley","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":48010961256585,"sku":"23PVCHNCGN","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8290\/8041\/files\/Untitleddesign_6.png?v=1788225108"},{"product_id":"2024-heretaunga-cabernet-franc","title":"2024 Heretaunga Cabernet Franc","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Heretaunga Cabernet Franc is from our warm, stony Omahu Vineyard near Gimblett Road and the red metal soils of the Fratelli Vineyard in Bridge Pa. Dark raspberry-coloured grapes were hand-harvested, traditionally fermented then aged in a combination of seasoned French oak and tank. Wonderfully fragrant red flower and sweet herb notes sit alongside dark berry, vanilla, cocoa and graphite, finishing long and invigorating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smith \u0026 Sheth","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":48010965221513,"sku":"24SSCFHEGN","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8290\/8041\/files\/Untitleddesign_5.png?v=1788225008"},{"product_id":"2023-heretaunga-chardonnay","title":"2023 Heretaunga Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeliciously ripe Chardonnay from Bridge Pa, Mangatahi and Omahu vineyards, hand-picked, whole bunch pressed, barrique fermented, aged on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smith \u0026 Sheth","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":48010974232713,"sku":"23SSCHHENE","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8290\/8041\/files\/Untitleddesign_3.png?v=1788224578"}],"url":"https:\/\/pleasureculturecraft.com\/collections\/staff-picks.oembed","provider":"Pleasure | Culture | Craft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}