{"title":"Dog Point Vineyard | Marlborough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Dog Mobil - Dog Point Vineyards Delivery Service\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/CollectionBanner_80efd80a-98c8-4914-9135-4e5bbb9646d0.jpg?v=1542282999\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDog Point Vineyard combines the considerable wine-growing experience of Ivan and Margaret Sutherland and James and Wendy Healy. Ivan and James first met while working at Cloudy Bay Vineyards and quickly established an enduring friendship along with an appreciation of good wine. Ivan was Cloudy Bay's viticulturist for 18 years and in the latter years a Director while James was the Company's Oenologist for 12 years. After finding they shared the same aspirations, James and Ivan decided to return to a more ‘hands-on’ approach to winemaking. Using fruit from the 80 hectare Dog Point Vineyard established by Ivan and Margaret, the pair launched the Dog Point label in February 2004 using fruit from the 2002 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDog Point is one of the earliest private vineyards established in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley, which means it has some of the oldest vines in Marlborough. The vineyard is centrally located at the confluence of the smaller Brancott and Omaka Valleys with some vineyard plantings dating back to the late 1970's. These older, well-established vines situated on free draining silty clay loams are supplemented with fruit from closely planted hillside vines on soils with a clay loam influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dog Point property operates under the New Zealand sustainable wine-growing programme. A flock of around 2,000 sheep are grazed in the winter to keep the grass low and fertilise as they go. After pruning; all the cuttings, along with any grass or cover crops are mulched and added to the compost heap. This is spread under the vines to help conserve moisture and improve soil structure. A small herd of 25 steers are also grazed on the property. Meticulous viticultural practices include low cropping and hand harvested vines to ensure the fruit is picked in excellent condition and at optimum physiological ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Dog Point dates back to the earliest European settlement of Marlborough and its sheep farming history. Shepherds' dogs sometimes became lost or wandered off, eventually breeding to form a marauding pack that attacked the flocks, eventually forcing the settlers to cull the dogs and the area was named Dog Point. The iconic New Zealand native plant the Ti Kouka ‘cabbage’ tree on the label is also an established feature of the Dog Point property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDOG POINT VINEYARD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"The official website of Dog Point Vineyard in Marlborough New Zealand\" href=\"https:\/\/dogpoint.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/desktop_icon_cd1f9a91-a06b-4665-880d-cc47c0dde6d7_480x480.jpg?v=1588261941\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Like Dog Point Vineyard on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DogPointVineyard\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Follow Dog Point Wines on Twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DogPointWines\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/twitter_icon_34f9bd96-ace0-4f23-b0ee-0e0d2f8cc379_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/twitter_icon_34f9bd96-ace0-4f23-b0ee-0e0d2f8cc379_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Follow Dog Point Vineyard on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dogpointvineyard\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dog-point-section-94-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Dog Point Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dog Point Section 94 is an award winning, fuller bodied and textural style of Sauvignon Blanc. This single vineyard parcel is situated within the Dog Point Vineyard, using the same low cropping level from vines planted in 1992. The grapes are hand-picked, whole bunch pressed and fermented and aged in older French oak barrels for 18 months. Bottled without fining. Ripe aromas of grapefruit and lemons with overt white floral characters in the forefront. The hint of struck match aromas characteristic of this wine, reflect the use of solids during fermentation and ageing, adding a dimension of complexity and interest. The palate displays vibrant, varietal Sauvignon qualities, with citrus, racy fresh acidity and after 18 months of ageing on lees, creamy textures and a toasty, nutty finish.[#intro]Award winning Sauvignon Blanc that is fuller in body and more textural in style...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dog Point","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57352529183101,"sku":"A20DOGPOINTS94","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Section_94.jpg?v=1562656467"},{"product_id":"dog-point-chardonnay-white-wine","title":"Dog Point Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand picked fruit for The Dog Point Chardonnay is sourced from the home vineyard that dates back to 1981. Grapes are whole bunch pressed and transferred directly to French oak barrels (15% new) and left to undergo indigenous primary and secondary malolactic fermentations for 18 months in barrel. The resulting wine was bottled without fining and with only minimal filtration. The Dog Point Chardonnay is a ripe, citrus driven wine that displays characteristic biscuit and oatmeal characters and mild flinty notes that contrast and compliment the fruit. The palate displays the Dog Point hallmark fresh, vibrant acidity offered by the Mendoza Chardonnay clone used. A modest amount of new oak delivering subtle char and phenolic structure to the wine. An intensely flavoured yet youthful and lively vintage for Dog Point Chardonnay.[#intro]An exceptional Burgundy-beating Kiwi Chardonnay...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dog Point","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21560286838842,"sku":"A23DOGPOINTCHD-1","price":26.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/ChardonnayBottle_658fa345-a850-4466-a517-eaca7d2de919.jpg?v=1615633661"},{"product_id":"dog-point-pinot-noir-red-wine","title":"Dog Point Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dog Point Pinot Noir is a bright, perfumed, supple expression of Marlborough Pinot Noir comprising six different clones of Pinot Noir from vines dating back to 1983. Hand-Picked and sorted the fruit is fermented in small stainless open top fermenters without pumping. Fermentation is conducted by indigenous yeasts over a period of 2-3 weeks prior to pressing into French oak barrels (40% new) for 18 months. The wine is then bottled without fining or filtration. On the nose the wine offers a ripe spectrum of flavours lead by dark stone fruit and evident spice aromas. The palate is bold, with intense red and dark fruit. The use of whole bunch inclusion during fermentation adds a layer of dried herbs and floral notes. The wine has a rich and full palate structure, with fine grained tannins. A wine that will handsomely cellar for up to 10 years.[#intro]A succulent, silky and long lived organic Marlborough Pinot Noir...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dog Point","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21571967156282,"sku":"A22DOGPOINTPN-1","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/PinotNoirBottle_cd451649-1f30-4138-95ab-dd4f85ab1366.jpg?v=1615655781"},{"product_id":"dog-point-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough","title":"Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eMarlborough\u003c\/b\u003e region of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/b\u003e is globally recognised for setting the benchmark when it comes to intensely aromatic white wines. Within that famous landscape, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"170\"\u003eDog Point Vineyard\u003c\/b\u003e stands out as a true heavyweight, farming their vineyards organically and producing wines with incredible texture and character. Their \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"5\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e is defined by its pungent, tropical intensity. It promises an immediate hit of bright passionfruit and freshly squeezed citrus, backed by a distinctive grassy, herbaceous drive. On the palate, that vibrant fruit is perfectly balanced by a razor-sharp, mouth-watering acidity that gives the wine a remarkably clean and focused finish. This is an exceptionally lively and refreshing \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003ewhite wine\u003c\/b\u003e that works brilliantly as a casual, laid-back drink to open on the sofa or share with friends over the weekend. If you are looking to match it with food, its bright citrus \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"230\"\u003eflavour\u003c\/b\u003e profile makes it a highly versatile partner for fresh, aromatic dishes. It cuts beautifully through a simple garlic prawn linguine or sits perfectly alongside a warm goat's cheese salad. 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