{"title":"Luna Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop Luna Estate wines online, featuring Martinborough Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Premium New Zealand wines celebrated for elegance and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2021-luna-estate-eclipse-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2021 Luna Estate 'Eclipse' Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat colour and intensity with a bouquet suggest place first with a complex earthy seam within the bouquet of ripe berry fruits and spies of barrel and site. Complex and textured, layers of spice and berry fruits, dark cherry and mangosteen berry, strawberry and baking spice. Tannins are ripe and polished, acidity secures the textures and core flavours in place as well as adding a its own texture and appeal. Plenty of length and persistency, a wine ready to drink from 2025 through 2032+.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\u003c\/strong\u003e\/100  Cameron Douglas MS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlc\u003c\/strong\u003e. 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMajority of bunches were de-stemmed directly into two and three ton open top fermenters. Every effort is made to preserve as much “whole berry” as possible. This, along with the use of cooling helps to ensure a slow onset of full fermentation allowing the native non– saccharomyces yeasts time to perform an initial ferment before the stronger, more dominant native saccharomyces yeast strains take over and complete full alcoholic fermentation. Plunging was limited to two times each day. A small portion of fruit was fermented 100% whole bunch from this vintage, not something I will necessarily do every vintage. Total maceration time for this vintage was between 20 – 30 days before gentle pressing. All press fractions are included in the final blend. Once the wine had settled in tank for three or four days it was transferred to French oak puncheons for maturation. Malolactic fermentation completed naturally. Whole bunch component is approximately 15%.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736102695275,"sku":"SK60465917","price":42.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/EclipsePinotNoir2021.png?v=1780390286"},{"product_id":"2022-luna-estate-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2022 Luna Estate Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eLuna Estate is one of Martinborough’s rising stars, crafting expressive and site-driven wines from vineyards across the celebrated Te Muna Road and Martinborough Terrace subregions. With an emphasis on organic farming, gentle handling, and minimal intervention, Luna Estate produces Pinot Noir of purity, vibrancy, and refined structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eThe fruit for the 2022 Pinot Noir is sourced from select parcels within Luna’s Te Muna and Martinborough vineyards. These sites feature ancient gravel terraces and limestone-influenced soils, ideal for producing Pinot Noir with lifted aromatics and fine tannin structure. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts and gentle extraction, followed by maturation in French oak barrels to preserve texture and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage in Martinborough was defined by a cool, even season with long ripening periods. This provided fruit of excellent natural acidity, delicate perfume, and precise structure — a vintage favouring elegance and aromatic clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eThe 2022 \u003cem data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eLuna Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/em\u003e opens with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, rose petal, and subtle spice. The palate is medium-bodied and silky, offering bright red fruit, earthy undertones, and gentle oak sweetness. Fine tannins and fresh acidity carry through a balanced, lingering finish. An expressive and beautifully poised Martinborough Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eRegion: Martinborough, New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eVariety: 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eAlcohol: ~13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eMaturation: French oak (portion new)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2023–2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003eA Collectible Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003eThe 2022 Luna Estate Pinot Noir delivers classic Martinborough elegance — aromatic, refined, and effortlessly drinkable. A superb value wine for Burgundy lovers and New Zealand Pinot collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"col-12 mb-0 px-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"mb-4 ml-0\"\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736193986923,"sku":"SK22738270","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2022LunaEstatePinotNoir750ml.jpg?v=1767589365"},{"product_id":"2020-luna-estate-eclipse-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2020 Luna Estate 'Eclipse' Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Clear and bright appearance with a shimmering pale gold colour. No mistaking the cool climate chardonnay vibe; White fleshed peach \u0026amp; grapefruit with seaspray like flinty minerality. Some nice, in tune oaky bass notes add some subtle volume. Plenty to sniff and geek out about if so inclined. Superfine to taste! Love the powdery texture, a trimmed and toned package, all very nervy and energetic, crackling with tension. A real elegant mover though, with delicious citrus and peach flavours in the curl of the finish. So delicious and drinkable right now but will absolutely go the distance in the cellar if that is what is desired.\"\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736211583339,"sku":"SK63226935","price":37.79,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/33_5ed359de-d1f5-4235-8408-df374838050c.png?v=1767590047"},{"product_id":"2019-luna-estate-eclipse-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2019 Luna Estate 'Eclipse' Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured for 1 year in French oak puncheons of which 20% were new with a small portion of whole bunch included in the ferment. Deep dark red colour with black shaded edges and a dark red hue. Fragrant dark cherry and strawberry scents infused with violets fill the nostrils followed by anise, earth, subtle dried herbs and spicy cedar. Rich dark plum, anise and strawberry fruits are delivered with intensity and have an expansive supple feel. Toasty oak, earth, dried herbs and spice linger through the generous finish. Velvet smooth tannins with a long fleshy aftertaste.\u003cbr\u003eDrink over the next 4-5 years.\u003cbr\u003eAlc. 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOther Reviews….\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNice people at Luna Estate, doing nice things. So that’s nice.  Here we have a wine from 1992 plantings, with a bit of whole bunch and 15% new oak.\u003cbr\u003eCherry and plum, baking spice, coffee grounds and clay, and lively dried herb and green capsicum top note. It’s plush, a bit savoury, quite a fleshy feel in the mouth, rich cocoa tannin, a subtle dried orange peel bitterness, and crushed rock kind of thing happening on the finish. I like that it doesn’t feel too forced, nor trying too hard.  Nice expression of vineyard here. A charmer. Drink 2021-2027.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGary Walsh – The Wine Front\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736212861291,"sku":"SK22410243","price":52.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2019LunaEstate_Eclipse_PinotNoir750ml.jpg?v=1767590102"},{"product_id":"2021-luna-estate-blue-rock-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2021 Luna Estate 'Blue Rock' Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cameron Douglas MS · 2021 Vintage · Tasted: Jun 2024\u003cbr\u003e“A bouquet of red berries and a whisper of mushroom, earthy dark soil scents and vanilla barrel spices with a smoke highlights. Ripe, firm and dry textures touch the palate first then flavours of dark cherry, old strawberry, and plum, some boysenberry and baking spices. Youthful and taut, ripe and delicious, a wine to enjoy from early 2025 through 2032+.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHillside frost-free site planted over limestone and clay. The oldest Pinot Noir block was planted in 1986 and is still on its own roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinct from the Eclipse vineyard because of vastly different geology with the clays that deliver rich, velvety texture. This is perhaps a more approachable wine than Eclipse, but still with elegance and underlying power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice fresh, youthful vibrance to the appearance. A typically very highly perfumed Blue Rock Pinot bouquet of high-toned red cherry and fine floral notes. I see some extra silty brown earthy aromas which add a “darker” dimension not generally seen in Blue Rock. The oak is sitting nicely, adding some complexity and support and is not a dominant feature overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn tasting there is an abundance of rich and silky textures across the palate carrying with them elegant and ripe flavours. The tannins are ripe, rich and weighty balanced by a fine thread of acidity. A full flavoured yet elegant wine. Lovely energy and tension through the mid palate with great length and purity. This is delicious now but will cellar and drink beautifully for 10 plus years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Martinborough \/ New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidual Sugar: 1 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetness: Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity TA: 5.2 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity pH: 3.7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction Attributes: Unfiltered · Unfined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: 12 months in French oak puncheons (20% new oak)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinemaker: Joel Watson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53332137017707,"sku":"SK45733135","price":44.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/BlueRockPinotNoir.png?v=1780388980"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/collections\/Luna_Estate.png?v=1769643126","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/collections\/luna-estate.oembed","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}