{"product_id":"st-laurent-2022","title":"St Laurent 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"395\" data-start=\"367\"\u003ePinot's spirited cousin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"398\" data-start=\"395\"\u003eA rare Austrian varietal that combines the elegance of Pinot Noir with a darker, wilder and more savoury personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefined, vibrant and quietly distinctive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlessed with a pristine growing season, St Laurent was handpicked in early April at ideal balance. Small berries yielded exceptional concentration and purity, revealing vibrant fruit, silky texture and the distinctive character of this rare Austrian variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHans' Winemaking Comments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"329\"\u003eA meticulous cold soak extracts colour, texture and aromatic purity from pristine skins, followed by a slow, cool fermentation with indigenous yeasts to preserve finesse and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eAfter gentle pressing, the wine is transferred to French oak barriques, where it undergoes natural malolactic fermentation and matures for 30 months, gaining depth, harmony and seamless structure. Extended bottle ageing further refines its balance and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"649\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"649\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eUnfined. Unfiltered. Nothing added, nothing taken away.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eFragrant wild berries, dark cherries and delicate spice reveal themselves with remarkable purity. Silky and elegant on the palate, St Laurent combines vibrant fruit with fine tannins and a beautifully textured mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eA thread of fresh acidity brings energy and balance, leading to a long, savoury finish that lingers with understated complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 271px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.3218%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eVariety    \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.4416%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e100% St. Laurent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.3218%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eRootstock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.4416%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.3218%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eVines planted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.4416%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2008 \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.3218%; height: 35.8px;\"\u003eSoil \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.4416%; height: 35.8px;\"\u003eShallow (\u0026lt;45 cm) stony alluvial soils of sand, gravel, and some clay.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.3218%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003ePlanting Density  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.4416%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e8,000 vines\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.3218%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eYield \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.4416%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e1.5t\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.3218%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.4416%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e13%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.3218%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003eResidual Sugar \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.4416%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\u0026lt;1 g\/l\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.3218%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003eAgeing Potential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.4416%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e15 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.3218%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBottles crafted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.4416%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e720\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Matching Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully versatile food wine. Its savoury depth and vibrant freshness pair beautifully with roast duck, game, wild mushrooms and fine cured meats. Refined enough for elegant dining, yet equally rewarding with a simple platter of charcuterie and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hans Herzog Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49331361677549,"sku":"St Laurent 2022","price":69.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2430\/3373\/files\/stlaurent.png?v=1743635403","url":"https:\/\/www.herzog.co.nz\/products\/st-laurent-2022","provider":"Hans Herzog Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}