{"product_id":"2024-devotus-single-vineyard-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2024 Devotus Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevotus Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024 was grown from middle-aged vines ranging from 25 to 33 years, including Dijon 667, 777, 114, 115 and Abel clones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines are non-irrigated and farmed using organic and sustainable methods. Undervine weeds are controlled through mechanical cultivation, while Annual Crimson Clover, Malbec Red Clover, Huia White Clover and Black Oats are grown within the vineyard and ploughed back into the soil for organic vine nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartinborough experienced an ideal growing season over 2023\/2024, with dry conditions from December 2023 through to hand-harvesting in March 2024. The vineyard produced low yields of 1.3 ton\/acre for the 2024 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand harvesting was completed on 15 March 2024 at an average sugar level of 23.3°Brix across clones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter careful sorting, 50% whole bunch fermentation was used. Cold maceration was held at 10°C for 2 days, followed by fermentation with wild yeasts from the vineyard. Total skin contact time was 11 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was matured in French oak barrels, including 20% new oak, for 10 months. No fining or filtering was used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlinty and dark fruit aromas on the nose. Rich, round and beastly, with plum and black currant on the palate. Soft tannin. Opens to become more generous and more persistent with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall style is one of low intervention, a pure expression of the 2024 vintage, of the Martinborough Terrace, and particularly of the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproachable now and can be confidently cellared for at least 15 years to 2040.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Martinborough \/ New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation: 50% whole bunch fermentation with wild yeasts; cold maceration at 10°C for 2 days; 11 days skin contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: 10 months in French oak barrels (20% new oak)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction Attributes: Organic and sustainable farming, wild yeast, non-irrigated, no fining, no filtering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVineyard \/ Geo Info: Martinborough Terrace; vines aged 25 to 33 years including Dijon 667, 777, 114, 115 and Abel clones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Screw cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking Window: 2025-2040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Saint Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52102991773998,"sku":"8344456236","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2024DevotusSingleVineyardPinotNoir750ml.png?v=1779937393","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2024-devotus-single-vineyard-pinot-noir-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}