{"title":"Empirical","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2023-empirical-central-otago-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Empirical Central Otago Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Empirical Central Otago Pinot Noir boasts bold dark berries and cherries, toasted spice and good soft structural tannins. Its bright mouth-filling fruit has a very opulent feeling. Good length and structure. 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Redolent of Turkish delight, white rose petal, warm spice and zesty mandarin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;\"\u003e Palate: Supported by a silky palate, reminiscent of warm brioche from the extended time on lees, and with an elegant dry finish. This wine will age gracefully and develop more weight and density over time – worth putting aside for 2-5 years post bottling for this added experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;\"\u003eEnjoy with melted cheese raclette, or spicy roast dishes such as Hong Kong Duck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empirical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43879701807138,"sku":"4001387424","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/1221\/0466\/files\/EmpiricalGewurztraminer_2296491a-07c4-40a9-845a-28919b12346d.png?v=1750993041"},{"product_id":"empirical-chardonnay","title":"2024 Empirical Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Empirical wines are finely crafted through collaborative experimentation and observation by both viticulturist and winemaker. 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