{"product_id":"zweigelt-2021","title":"Zweigelt 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntriguing. Distinctive. Rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e A beautifully structured Austrian red with spice, elegance and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-NZ\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage, our smallest yet, is of exceptional quality. A cool spring limited fruit set, followed by a hot, dry summer that further reduced yields, resulting in an early harvest of intensely aromatic, concentrated grapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"language: en-US; mso-ligatures: none;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHans' Winemaking Comments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA meticulous cold soak extracted colour, texture, and aromatic purity from pristine skins, followed by a slow, cool fermentation with indigenous wild yeasts to preserve finesse and complexity. After gentle pressing, the wine was transferred to a French oak barrique, where it underwent natural malolactic fermentation and matured for 30 months, building depth and seamless structure. Extended bottle ageing further refines its balance and expression. Unfined. Unfiltered. Nothing added, nothing taken away. Natural. Vegan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vitality and exuberance of its aromas captivate well before the first sip. Intense ripe blackcurrant and plum, interwoven with Szechuan pepper, cloves, and a whisper of nutmeg. This powerhouse is remarkably poised, vibrant acidity, a deep core of dark fruit, and firm, fine-grained tannins deliver structure without austerity. Dark, brooding, and savoury, yet lifted by a refreshing brightness on the long finish. A wine built to evolve, gracefully mellowing with age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.0174%;\"\u003eVariety    \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.9826%;\"\u003e100% Zweigelt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.0174%;\"\u003eRootstock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.9826%;\"\u003e3309\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.0174%;\"\u003eVine Planted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.9826%;\"\u003e2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.0174%;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.9826%;\"\u003eShallow (\u0026lt;45 cm). Excessively drained. Developed from stony alluvium. Mixed even within the rows (sandy, gravelly and patchy clay-sand layers).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.0174%;\"\u003ePlanting Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.9826%;\"\u003e5,500 vines\/ya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.0174%;\"\u003eYield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.9826%;\"\u003e2t\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.0174%;\"\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.9826%;\"\u003e14.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.0174%;\"\u003eResidual Sugar \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.9826%;\"\u003e\u0026lt;1 g\/l\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.0174%;\"\u003eAgeing Potential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.9826%;\"\u003e15+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.0174%;\"\u003eBottles Produced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.9826%;\"\u003e956 (2 barriques only)\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 great wine for spicy and flavourful food or charcuterie. An excellent match to pork belly or rib-eye steak and Mediterranean herbs! The vibrant acidity cutting perfectly through even richer foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hans Herzog Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50128009232621,"sku":"Zweigelt 2021","price":69.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2430\/3373\/files\/zweigelt_3033aeb1-e4b4-49b6-ad51-23d93aa6941f.jpg?v=1701647302","url":"https:\/\/www.herzog.co.nz\/products\/zweigelt-2021","provider":"Hans Herzog Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}