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The attractively scented 2013 vintage was estate-grown, hand-picked at 24 brix and lees-aged in tanks. Sturdy, it has strong pear, lychee and spice flavours, a slightly oily texture, a splash of sweetness, gentle acidity and a long, distinctly spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJo Burzynska, Viva Top 50, New Zealand Herald\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhile perennially popular with many good easy drinking examples now available, it’s hard to find Pinot Gris that really hits the highest notes. 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The 2013 vintage is an Alsace-style wine, ripely perfumed, with substantial body and excellent delicacy and richness. It's still very youthful, with pear, lychee, peach and spice flavours, gentle sweetness, a slightly oily texture and obvious potential; open 2015+. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 Stars or 85\/100 Bob Campbell MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePretty, delicate Gewurztraminer with classically varietal rose petal, orange blossom, potpourri and subtle lychee flavours. The wine has an appealing and ethereal texture. 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Our deep-rooting vines and the moisture-holding clay soils enabled our un-irrigated vineyard to thrive in these challenging conditions and produce a healthy crop with outstanding flavour concentration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest kicked off on 8 March, the earliest starting date at Blackenbrook’s ever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Sustainable Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, accredited by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, certified by the New Zealand Vegetarian Society\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Blackenbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28825203441748,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/2017\/products\/Blackenbrook_Pinot_Gris_2019_4_x_6.jpg?v=1564456340"},{"product_id":"blackenbrook-pinot-blanc-2019","title":"Pinot Blanc 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst in its class in many ways, this trophy-winning, first-ever vintage of our newest varietal is deserving of a place in your wine cellar and at the dinner table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeriously good and an instant favourite with our customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Blackenbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41541060690098,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/2017\/products\/BlackenbrookPinotBlanc2019smaller.jpg?v=1647299066"},{"product_id":"blackenbrook-pinot-rose-2019","title":"Blackenbrook Pinot Rosé 2019","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c50707;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Rosé 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e is an explosion of juicy red fruit. A vibrant acidity stylishly balances the whisper of sweetness, and a rich texture adds charisma. Dangerously easy-drinking!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal serving temperature: 10 -12 degrees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ca0303;\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 1\/2 Stars Michael Cooper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstantly appealing, the vivacious 2019 vintage is bright pink\/very pale red, with finely balanced, vibrant, berryish, slightly spicy flavours, showing \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent vigour and intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c30505;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeather Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood rainfall in spring promoted healthy canopy growth. 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Luckily we had irrigation available to support the fowering and ensure good pollination. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSummer brought good amounts of rain and warm temperatures, promoting vigorous canopy and grass growth. Unfortunately this weather pattern culminated in two large cyclones - Fehi and Gita - battering the region in February.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarch was warm and dry, allowing the now fragile crop to ripen nicely. Once again we had an exceptional picking team who diligently selected the fruit and sent high quality grapes to the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cspan style=\"color: #c50505;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustainable Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, accredited by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c10606;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c30505;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Blackenbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30317278199892,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/2017\/products\/Blackenbrook_Montepulciano_2018_4_x_6.jpg?v=1569747421"},{"product_id":"blackenbrook-gewurztraminer-2019","title":"Gewürztraminer 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnjoy this creamy-textured Gewürztraminer with a ripe, melt-in-your-mouth Camembert, dried figs and Nelson walnuts - simply delicious.  But hurry, we're down to the last three cases...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackenbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31055379005524,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/2017\/products\/Nelson-GT-NVre-sizedsmaller.png?v=1653517431"},{"product_id":"family-reserve-pinot-noir-2017","title":"Family Reserve Pinot Noir 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnly the very best barrels of the vintage made it into the Family Reserve Pinot Noir. 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Some toasty wood and light smoky moments. \u003cstrong\u003eDry, warm, creamy, elegant and well made.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plenty of weight, medium acidity, flavours mirror the nose with soft wood tannins adding structure and depth. \u003cbr\u003eBest drinking from today and through 2023\/\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.camdouglasms.com\/search?q=blackenbrook\u0026amp;f_collectionId=5a1e65067de075f4579daf1e\" title=\"Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas, Auckland, New Zealand\"\u003eCameron Douglas MS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 Stars Michael Cooper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA bold style, it is fresh and full-bodied, with peachy, citrusy flavours, seasoned with biscuity oak, good complexity and a slightly creamy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Blackenbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31898083983444,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/2017\/products\/Blackenbrook_Chardonnay_2018_4_x_6.jpg?v=1582162091"},{"product_id":"blackenbrook-pinot-rose-2020","title":"Pinot Rosé 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The world is a rose; smell it, and pass it to your friends\"\u003cbr\u003e(Persian Proverb)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll feel exactly the same about this vivid, deeply-coloured Rose: enjoy the fragrance and share it with your best friends, they'll love you for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ca0303;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ca0303;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c70404;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #c70404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Blackenbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32618546495572,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/2017\/products\/BlackenbrookRose2020re-sized5.jpg?v=1648587122"},{"product_id":"blackenbrook-pinot-noir-2019","title":"Pinot Noir 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e“A vibrant, high-energy wine”, so the words of one of NZ’s leading wine writers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDive into this deep-tinted and deliciously scented Pinot Noir that speaks so vividly of its origin in the beautiful Nelson Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackenbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32732722790484,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/2017\/products\/Nelson-PN-2019smaller.png?v=1647296699"},{"product_id":"blackenbrook-pinot-blanc-2020","title":"Pinot Blanc 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJasmine, pear and ripe nectarine define the playful bouquet of our Pinot Blanc 2020.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe weighted palate is rounded off by a whisper of sweetness and an inviting, gentle acidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt’s our Moutere clay soils, the dazzling Nelson sun and the finger prints of our team that make our wines unique. We hope you’ll enjoy!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cf0404;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #cf0404;\"\u003eEnjoy it with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand crayfish, smoked salmon with fresh coriander on cream cheese and sesame-seed crackers, Asian stir-fry, pumpkin risotto, creamy pasta, grilled asparagus, Alsatian onion tart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ce0606;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ce0606;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nziws.co.nz\/\" title=\"New Zealand International Wine Show 2020\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrophy for Best Other White Wine at New Zealand International Wine Show 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCrystal pale with lemon edges. Nashi pear and peach aromas follow through to the full-bodied, textural, moderately weighty palate that's beautifully rounded and concentrated with delicate floral nuances and touches of musk.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRead our Media Release \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/2017\/files\/Media_Release_Trophy_from_New_Zealand_International_Wine_Show_for_Blackenbrook_Pinot_Blanc_2020.pdf?v=1603328599\" title=\"Media Release Blackenbrook Pinot Blanc 2020 awarded Trophy from New Zealand International Wine Show\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/michaelcooperwines.com\/wine-reviews-2021\/blackenbrook-pinot-blanc-nelson-2020\/\"\u003e4½ Stars Michael Cooper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHandled without oak, the 2020 vintage is invitingly scented and mouthfilling, with vibrant peach, pear, lychee and spice flavours, a hint of apricot, \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent delicacy and depth\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an off-dry finish. A powerful wine, it should be long-lived; best drinking 2022+.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/michaelcooperwines.com\/wine-reviews-2021\/blackenbrook-pinot-blanc-nelson-2020\/\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca title=\"Top Tastes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toptastes.co.nz\/wine-tasting\/blackenbrook-pinot-blanc-2020\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 Stars Neil Hodgson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is only the second edition of the Blackenbrook Pinot Blanc and it shows without doubt the vineyard site is perfect for extracting the very best from the variety.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e beautiful, weighty texture\u003c\/strong\u003e on the palate hints at the intensity of flavour to come, flavours that reflect the aromas. The flavours are \u003cstrong\u003emouth-wateringly delicious\u003c\/strong\u003e  and are balanced with a touch of freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor me the key things that points to this variety being part of the Pinot family are the hints of Pinot Gris with the phenolics in the Pinot Blanc variety create a significant difference making it a delightful wine. There are intriguing liquorice-like characters in the very long finish that add to the complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a five star wine and one that will certainly find itself attached to my credit card and a place in our cellar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker Daniel Schwarzenbach said “the fruit came in really ripe, just amazing. The variety has big bunches, it’s a heavy cropper so needs to be managed well in the vineyard. We fermented it in stainless steel with no oak or barrel ferment, no lees stirring but we added back a small amount of last year’s vintage that has been stored in old, neutral barrels and that brings some texture to the party.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause we only have one vineyard site we don’t have the benefit of blending wines from different vineyards so we create those blends in the winery by retaining a small amount for blending back next year.\u003cbr\u003e220 cases produced\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Top Tastes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toptastes.co.nz\/wine-tasting\/blackenbrook-pinot-blanc-2020\/\"\u003eNeil Hodgson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas, Auckland, New Zealand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.camdouglasms.com\/search?q=blackenbrook\u0026amp;f_collectionId=5a1e65067de075f4579daf1e\"\u003e90\/100 Cameron Douglas MS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of quince and apple, pear and fruit spice. There's a lovely core of minerality showcasing wet stone and a light silty clay layer. Flavours transition to white fleshed fruit on the palate with a satin texture accentuated by warming alcohol. Contrasting refreshing acidity leads to more flavours of citrus and spice. \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced and well made.\u003c\/strong\u003e Best from today and through 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas, Auckland, New Zealand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.camdouglasms.com\/search?q=blackenbrook\u0026amp;f_collectionId=5a1e65067de075f4579daf1e\"\u003eCameron Douglas MS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winerater.co.nz\/#posted\" title=\"NZ Wine Rater\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90\/100 NZ Wine Rater, winerater.co.nz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe, lifted bouquet with attractive aromas of white peach, stone fruit, manuka honey and hints of pine nut and cinnamon. Full, lush, textural mouth-filling wine with soft acidity and a lingering, off-dry finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winerater.co.nz\/\" title=\"The NZ Wine Rater\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Bennett MW \u0026amp; Lynnette Hudson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Joelle Thomson\" href=\"http:\/\/www.joellethomson.com\/2020\/09\/02\/top-drops-under-25-from-blackenbrook\/\"\u003e17.5 \/ 20 Joelle Thomson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis full bodied Pinot Blanc’s aromatic appeal is enhanced by 9 grams of residual sugar per litre which makes the wine off dry but superbly balanced by moderate zingy acidity giving an interesting thread of taste to the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Nelson wine brand is one of the few making a Pinot Blanc and what a wine it is. Dry, full bodied but with a light touch thanks to its floral aromas and lovely intensity of flavour. It delivers plenty for the price tag. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Joelle Thomson\" href=\"http:\/\/www.joellethomson.com\/2020\/09\/02\/top-drops-under-25-from-blackenbrook\/\"\u003eJoelle Thomson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Top Tastes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toptastes.co.nz\/wine-tasting\/blackenbrook-sauvignon-blanc-2020\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c80202;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #c80202;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason Overview\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a blast! The past growing season was a pure delight, putting smiles on everyone’s face! \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe vines loved the gentle spring rain and quickly produced a healthy, vibrantly green canopy. In December, our Nelson sun made for perfect flowering and good pollination.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSummer brought many weeks of blue skies, interspersed with brief rain falls, just enough to keep the soil moisture up and the vines thriving. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe couldn’t believe our luck when we saw this weather pattern continue right into harvest in mid-March! The fruit was in perfect condition with high sugar levels and tremendous flavour intensity, probably the best we’ve ever seen it! \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs Covid-19 started to cast long shadows over the country, we managed to complete harvest 2020 just hours before the start of lockdown! \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c90404;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #c90404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Sustainable Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, accredited by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c30404;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #c30404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Blackenbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32748671991892,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/2017\/products\/Nelson-PB-2020smaller.png?v=1648585059"},{"product_id":"blackenbrook-pinot-gris-2020","title":"Pinot Gris 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003ePristine and pure, our Pinot Gris is bursting with peaches, pears and spices in a delightful full-bodied texture that lingers long on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut don’t be worried about a sugar burst, our medium-dry vintage finishes with the exact amount of spice – not too much or too little, but absolutely balanced and just right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Blackenbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32748794740820,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/2017\/products\/Nelson-PG-2020smaller.png?v=1648585347"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.blackenbrook.co.nz\/collections\/wine-library.oembed?page=3","provider":"Blackenbrook Vineyard, Nelson","version":"1.0","type":"link"}