{"product_id":"blaufrankisch-2021","title":"Blaufränkisch 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Zealand’s only noble Blaufränkisch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points by James Suckling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic, single-barrel red with depth, vivid acidity and Burgundian finesse. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"243\" data-start=\"211\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhat began with two mother vines evolved into a meticulous massal selection programme over just a few vineyard rows. Years of patience culminated in a single barrel, an extraordinarily rare expression of Blaufränkisch\u003cstrong data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"1102\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1263\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003eWe remain the only estate in New Zealand cultivating this noble Austrian variety. A mere 260 bottles, crafted with the discipline and finesse of fine Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1481\" data-start=\"1319\"\u003eBlaufränkisch is uncompromising: it demands warmth for ripeness and cool nights for its signature tension and vibrancy. The season delivered exactly that balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1754\" data-start=\"1483\"\u003ePoor flowering naturally reduced yields even further, with fruit drawn from just two short canes. A long, warm ripening period allowed for optimal phenolic maturity. Harvest took place in early April, delivering small, intensely concentrated berries with pristine health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHans' Winemaking Comments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1965\" data-start=\"1798\"\u003ePerfect fruit, fully destemmed, underwent an extended cold soak to gently extract flavour, colour, and natural nutrients, encouraging a healthy wild yeast fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2144\" data-start=\"1967\"\u003eA long, cool indigenous fermentation followed, without temperature spikes, preserving aromatic purity. Extended post-maceration refined tannin structure and deepened complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2369\" data-start=\"2146\"\u003eThe wine matured for over 18 months in fine French barriques, followed by natural malolactic fermentation. Ageing on fine lees allowed subtle oxygen exchange, softening texture while maintaining freshness and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2476\" data-start=\"2371\"\u003eNo fining. No filtration. Minimal sulphur.\u003cbr data-end=\"2416\" data-start=\"2413\"\u003eAn additional 18 months in bottle completed its élevage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2667\" data-start=\"2506\"\u003eA finely etched aromatic profile of blueberries and black cherries, layered with baking spices, cracked pepper, and dark chocolate with a subtle chilli edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2852\" data-start=\"2669\"\u003eThe palate is elegant yet quietly powerful, silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a savoury mineral backbone drawn from our gravel soils. Deeply concentrated, yet lifted and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2930\" data-start=\"2854\"\u003eA wine of Burgundian poise with remarkable persistence and ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVarieties\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Blaufrankisch \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVine Planted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996, vineyard selection, grafted on old vines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShallow (\u0026lt;45cm) gravel, sand-clay. Well drained. Developed from stony alluvium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5,500 vines\/ha   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5t\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResidual Sugar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;1 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgeing Potential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottles Produced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Matching Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eHans enjoys it with roast beef or a ribeye steak, dishes whose richness beautifully contrasts the wine’s vibrant freshness and purity of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Hans Herzog Blaufrankisch 2021 - James Suckling\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamessuckling.com\/tasting-notes\/286837\/hans-herzog-estate-blaufrankisch-marlborough-2021\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJames Suckling - 96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Wild aromas of flowers such as dark hibiscus and violets as well as wild blackberries and brambleberries. Medium-bodied, this has a wonderful depth of fruit and a finish that grows with racy tannins that last for minutes. A shame only one barrel was made. Fabulous Blaufränkisch.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hans Herzog Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48450774991085,"sku":"Blau 2021","price":89.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2430\/3373\/products\/blaufrankisch.jpg?v=1681340647","url":"https:\/\/www.herzog.co.nz\/products\/blaufrankisch-2021","provider":"Hans Herzog Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}