{"product_id":"matawhero-single-vineyard-gewurztraminer","title":"Matawhero Single Vineyard Gewürztraminer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matawhero.co.nz\/\"\u003eMatawhero\u003c\/a\u003e Single Vineyard Gewürztraminer is made in Gisborne New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"5e505f47-048c-43de-9f85-8611cfba9014\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGisborne boasts long hot summers and rich fertile plains that meander towards secluded surf beaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertile soils enable the area to produce an abundance of crops, however the focus is on growing grapes. This New Zealand winery is one of the oldest, with its first vintage produced in 1975.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"92d02a40-3e7f-4a13-96ad-cad641a08d4b\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards rely entirely on natural rainfall for irrigation, using 100% natural dry farming methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe benefits of dry farming include the conservation of precious resources like water, which also contributes to the wine's distinctive style, characterised by superior fruit flavours and a lovely weight and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVineyard Review\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were sourced from the Matawhero Vineyard in the Riverpoint appellation, which was the first vineyard in New Zealand to plant Gewürztraminer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clones used are Entav 47, and the silt loam over clay soils provide ideal growing conditions for this grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVertical shoot-positioned vines were thinned and had their leaves plucked to ensure an open canopy and a balanced crop load. This practice ensured full ripeness and intense flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early morning, machines pick the grapes and transport them to the winery without preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince Gewürztraminer has small, slightly phenolic berries, the winemaker decides when to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon arrival, the team floats and ferments the juice using M2, an aromatic yeast. The producers typically stop fermentation at around 7 g\/L of residual sugar. After that, they rack the wine, add sulphur, stabilise, filter, and bottle it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer's Tasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Pale straw with hints of gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma: Exotic rose petal, clove, lychee and star anise notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Clean fruit-driven style, rich and full with lychee, Turkish delight, spice and then ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy with Asian cuisine, blue cheese and fruit desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sohowine.co.uk\/woocommerce-search\/keyword\/matawhero\/search-in\/product\/cat-in\/all\/search-other\/product\"\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Soho Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58250992517507,"sku":"B-MATAG","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/8208\/4739\/files\/B-MATAG_8be6dbe8-846e-4f8d-a6e8-06f54bc11b65.jpg?v=1784555109","url":"https:\/\/beyondbottles.co.uk\/products\/matawhero-single-vineyard-gewurztraminer","provider":"Beyond Bottles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}