{"product_id":"2024-terra-sancta-mysterious-diggings-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2024 Terra Sancta Mysterious Diggings Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eCritic tasting note: (2024 vintage) \"Incredibly intense aromas of cherries, strawberries, peaches, melon and fresh flowers. Medium-bodied with creamy, open-grained tannins and a juicy finish. Refreshing, vivid and vibrant. A pinot noir for today. From a mix of clones on their own roots planted in 1999 and farmed organically. Drink or hold. Screw cap.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003ci\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 2024 Terra Sancta Mysterious Diggings Pinot Noir captures the vibrant spirit of Bannockburn in Central Otago, New Zealand. Crafted from vineyards on Felton Road, this wine reflects the cool climate and ancient soils that make the region one of the world’s most distinctive sources of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyard and Winemaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGrown on schist and loam soils at the foot of Mount Pisa, the vines experience warm days and cool nights, allowing the fruit to ripen slowly while preserving fresh acidity. The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented in small open-top vessels, with gentle plunging to extract colour and flavour. Maturation in French oak barriques, mostly seasoned, enhances texture while maintaining purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAromas of red cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry mingle with subtle notes of spice and dried herbs. The palate is bright and supple, offering layers of red fruit, fine tannins, and fresh mineral acidity. Elegant and medium-bodied, it finishes with clarity and finesse, showcasing the classic Bannockburn balance of fruit and savoury depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle and Character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMysterious Diggings is the most expressive and approachable Pinot Noir in the Terra Sancta range, delivering immediate enjoyment while retaining the estate’s hallmark structure and precision. It embodies the beauty and energy of Central Otago’s cool-climate fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring and Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest enjoyed young for its vibrant fruit character, though it will reward short-term cellaring for up to 5 years. Pair with duck breast, roast chicken, grilled salmon, or earthy mushroom dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736099254635,"sku":"SK97888059","price":31.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2024TerraSanctaMysteriousDiggingsPinotNoir750ml.png?v=1780390172","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2024-terra-sancta-mysterious-diggings-pinot-noir-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}