{"title":"Leftfield | Hawkes Bay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Leftfield Estate vineyards in Hawkes Bay under the stars at night.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/CollectionBanner_ef50106e-ecba-49f6-8ee0-b4208a857878.jpg?v=1676399550\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Leftfield Estate is located in the Gimblett Gravels area of Hawkes Bay set against a backdrop of beautiful vineyards. Founded in 1992 by the Lawson family it joined the Villa Maria Family of Wineries in 2012. The winemaking focuses on gentle handling of fruit, minimal movements of wine and slow maturation in a cool cellar environment. Many fruit parcels are hand picked and pressed directly to barrel and tank for the whites and de-stemmed to open fermentors for reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are sourced from within the Leftfield Estate, located on the southern edge of the Gimblett Gravels area of Hawkes Bay, as well as other premium vineyards in Gisborne and Marlborough. The winemaking team at Leftfield have total freedom to push creative boundaries and explore unusual blends and novel techniques to create deliciously different New Zealand wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"leftfield-albarino","title":"Leftfield Albariño 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlbariño is an aromatic white wine grape, hailing from Spain and Northern Portugal, but it also performs exceedingly well in the Gisborne region of New Zealand. Grapes for the Leftfield Albariño were picked and gently pressed to stainless steel tanks. 85% of the clear juice was racked and fermented with yeast selected to highlight the lovely aromatics and texture of this exciting variety. The remaining 15% of the juice was run to seasoned French Oak Puncheons for a natural fermentation which adds complexity and richness to the wine. Gorgeous little citrus flowers link arms with melon and peach to dance in the sunshine, always maintaining an air of class. Meanwhile, lime lingers in the shadows vying for attention. [#intro]Close your eyes, inhale, \u0026amp; you're dancing in the sunshine of a lemon-scented grove...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leftfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40399152676931,"sku":"A23LEFTFIELDALBARINO","price":14.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/AlbarinoBottle_b57f42f6-7343-4520-ac9c-fdcc79df4873.jpg?v=1676401788"},{"product_id":"leftfield-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Leftfield Sauvignon Blanc 2023\/24","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeftfield Sauvignon Blanc is the ultimate regional expression of New Zealand Sauvignon. Tasting their way through Sauvignon Blanc from across the country the team at Leftfield found they all offered a different energy. Consequently, they've sourced the best New Zealand has to offer and spun them into the ultimate regional remix that is sure to get your tastebuds pumping! Passionfruit, nectarine and lemongrass parade before the beholder. Gentle scents of green herb and flamboyant tropical fruit arrive on the scene while a light-footed streak of crisp vibrancy departs side stage. [#intro]Rest assured this is not just another New Zealand Savvy'!...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leftfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40493101711427,"sku":"A24LEFTFIELDSB","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/SBBt.jpg?v=1682588747"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Image_f91f7297-80aa-4556-9d05-9293b7d6fd85.jpg?v=1676399660","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/leftfield-hawkes-bay\/leftfield.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}