{"title":"Hunter's Wines | Marlborough","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hunter's Wines Entrance Sign Marlborough, New Zealand\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/HuntersWinePropertyBanner.jpg?v=1698330857\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"If there is one company that started the whole international story called Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc it is Hunter's - they got the magic started”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBob Campbell MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrishman Ernie Hunter arrived in New Zealand's Marlborough district in 1979, at a time when there were virtually no vines growing in the region. He purchased some farming land and, with great foresight, planted vines, making his first vintage in 1982 and the wines produced won six medals at the National Wine Show that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe met and married Jane, who came from a family of South Australian grape growers and was a viticulturist herself. Today, Jane runs the winery and is a proud spokeswoman for Marlborough wine and with three decades at the helm, her years of service to the industry have been acknowledged with both an OBE and a CNZM. Jane’s nephew, James MacDonald, is now the chief winemaker, assuring family succession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are over 100 hectares of vineyards in the Wairau Valley, planted to five white varietals and Pinot Noir, all carrying sustainable certification. In an age of corporate takeovers, Hunter’s is now the only Marlborough estate founded in the 1970s remaining in the original family ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe late Dr. Tony Jordan acted as a consultant oenologist here, so it is no surprise that Hunter’s produce not only sparkling wine, but great sparkling wine which is more than a match for the best of the New World. Tony’s previous achievements include creating Domaine Chandon in Australia and running Cloudy Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hunters-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Hunter's Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstablished by the late Ernie Hunter in 1979, Hunter's was one of the first Marlborough wineries to gain international acclaim. Still 100% family owned and headed by Jane Hunter CNZM, OBE and nephews James and Edward Macdonald, the estate remains committed to bringing world-class wines to consumers across the globe. The 2022 vintage marks Hunter's 41st year producing Sauvignon Blanc. Whilst the wine style has evolved steadily over time, the family have endeavoured to stay true to their original quality focus. In the winery, cloudy juice was fermented using a combination of cultured and indigenous yeasts. Extended lees contact after fermentation provided texture and weight. This Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc shows ripe passionfruit, lime and grapefruit notes. The palate is rich and full with a dense fruit core. In keeping with the house-style, the wine finishes long and dry. 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Indigenous yeasts were employed for alcoholic fermentation after which, 80% malolactic fermentation occurred. The wine was aged in puncheons on yeast lees for 12 months before racked off its lees ready for bottling. Hunter's Chardonnay displays beautiful flavours of grapefruit and citrus characters with some white peach undertones. The palate shows good balance from the toasty oak integration that complements the silky texture on the palate. 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Vanilla spice and savory fruit characters fill the mid palate for a beautiful finish. Supple tannins complement the dry spice on the palate that accentuate the rich and smooth finish. [#intro]Marlborough Pinot Noir at its best; experience soft red fruit flavours and a velvety finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hunter's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56662078488957,"sku":"A24HUNTERSPINOTNOIR-1","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/PinotNoirBT_019f9992-8e42-48e1-a843-59fbff54b73b.jpg?v=1754838200"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Hunters_Collection_Logo.jpg?v=1698330963","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/hunters-wines-marlborough\/hunters.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}