{"title":"Church Road","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop Church Road online in NZ, including the classic Church Road Hawke's Bay Chardonnay, Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinot Gris and Rosé, the McDonald Series, Grand Reserve, Gwen, the ONE single vineyard series and TOM in 750ml and magnum. Delivered across New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChurch Road is one of New Zealand's oldest wineries, based in Taradale, Hawke's Bay, with a history dating back to 1897. It pays tribute to Tom McDonald, a pioneer of fine New Zealand winemaking, and is famous for its rich Chardonnay and Bordeaux-style reds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"church-road-grand-reserve-chardonnay-750ml","title":"Church Road Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2024 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"subtitle\"\u003eChurch Road Grand Reserve Chardonnay 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA flavourful, multidimensional Chardonnay with a core of ripe stonefruit and fragrant citrus, overlaid with aromas of roasted nuts, toasted brioche, subtle creaminess and a hint of smoke. The palate is powerful yet restrained, with fine texture, great length and balanced fresh acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChurch Road Grand Reserve wines are produced only in great vintages. The very best low-cropping vineyard blocks are targeted for selective hand harvesting to give wines with the greatest possible flavour, depth and concentration. In the winery these wines are made using small batch, traditional winemaking techniques that emphasise texture, structure and subtle complexity, while still letting the fruit shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlc: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Church Road","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40313383878828,"sku":"164645","price":33.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/ChurchRoadGrandReserveChardonnay.png?v=1770088348"},{"product_id":"church-road-grand-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-750ml","title":"Church Road Grand Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChurch Road Grand Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2019 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChurch Road embraces Old World winemaking with one arm and technological advancements with the other. And it all begins with fruit grown in Hawke's Bay. Church Road Winery, renowned for being the first in New Zealand to craft exceptional quality Bordeaux style red wine, pioneered the creation of the Hawke’s Bay wine industry. Church Road wines are crafted using the most exceptional quality fruit from vineyards across Hawke’s Bay, together with traditional winemaking techniques to create highly acclaimed award-winning wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePear drop and nectarine aromas are heightened by ginger spice, rose and honeysuckle notes while the palate is subtle, rich and long with a medium level of sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlc: 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Church Road","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40313429065900,"sku":"233641","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/OIP_5.jpg?v=1724220767"},{"product_id":"church-road-mcdonald-cabernet-sauvignon-750ml","title":"Church Road McDonald Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product attibute description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"element-desc\"\u003eChurch Road McDonald Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label-desc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"label-desc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"additional-attributes-wrapper table-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan data-th=\"Size\" class=\"col data\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label-desc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"additional-attributes-wrapper table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-th=\"Size\" class=\"col data\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFull-bodied wine with a powerful, yet fine-grained tannin structure. On the nose experience a complex amalgam of dark berry fruit, cassis and roasted cocoa bean, lifted by more fragrant aromas of cedar, sandalwood and hints of dried lavender and thyme. Well matched to the game and red meats, cured meats and other savoury, robustly flavoured dishes, this wine can be cellared as the taste will improve and age over time. However, it can also be consumed from purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-th=\"Size\" class=\"col data\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-th=\"Size\" class=\"col data\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"element-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlc:\u003cspan\u003e 14.5\u003c\/span\u003e%\u003c\/p\u003e\nWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Church Road","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40313514754220,"sku":"33622","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/products\/ChurchRdMcCabSau.png?v=1629186620"},{"product_id":"church-road-mcdonald-merlot-750ml","title":"Church Road McDonald Merlot 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product attibute description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"element-desc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eChurch Road McDonald Merlot 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"element-desc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRich plum and dark berry fruit are complemented by floral aromas and a savoury oak complexity. The palate is rich and long, driven by a firm, fine-grained tannin structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"additional-attributes-wrapper table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label-desc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"element-desc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"col data\" data-th=\"Tasting Notes\"\u003eThis is a serious, multidimensional Merlot. The heart of this wine is its dense, brooding plum and dark berry fruit. The palate is rich, weighty and long driven by a firm yet fine-grained tannin structure. A hard grape to grow and make well, Merlot performs to the highest standard in only a handful of viticultural regions around the globe. One of those regions is Hawke’s Bay where it excels in our moderate climate, when grown with care and respect on the right soil types. This Merlot is well matched to game and red meats, cured meats and other savoury, robustly flavoured dishes. 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Hand-harvested and gentle whole-bunch pressing has created a fine-textured palate with exceptional length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"additional-attributes-wrapper table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"element-desc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label-desc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"element-desc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"col data\" data-th=\"Tasting Notes\"\u003eComplex and age-worthy expression of Sauvignon Blanc. Hand-harvested and gentle whole-bunch pressing has created a finely textured palate with exceptional length. This serious Sauvignon Blanc is quite unlike most others made in New Zealand and has more in common with the complex, textural white wines of Bordeaux. Grown on our Redstone Vineyard in the Bridge Pa Triangle appellation in Hawkes Bay, the fruit is hand harvested and whole bunch pressed, wild fermented in predominantly older French oak barrels, and subsequent barrel age on full yeast lees for 9 months, has created a subtly aromatic, complex and textural wine that is age-worthy and ideally suited to be enjoyed with food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"element-desc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"col data\" data-th=\"Tasting Notes\"\u003e Great with a range of seafood including richer dishes such as scallops or crayfish. Try with fresh and vibrant salads and vegetables including fennel, tomato, basil, parsley, rocket, capers, green beans and asparagus and good quality Mozzarella cheese. It also works well with richer poultry dishes and butter-based sauces. 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Finely textured wine full of juicy red berry fruits and red cherry, complemented by subtle floral notes and a hint of natural sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurch Road embraces Old World winemaking with one arm and technological advancements with the other. And it all begins with fruit grown in Hawke's Bay. Church Road Winery, renowned for being the first in New Zealand to craft exceptional quality Bordeaux style red wine, pioneered the creation of the Hawke’s Bay wine industry. 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The wine has rich pink tones, with aromas of bright raspberry and strawberry fruits. On the palate the wine is fine textured and fleshy through the mid-palate, finishing with a gentle sweetness, balanced by a crisp acidity and a lingering finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlc: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Church Road","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41979290812652,"sku":"93341","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/ChurchRoadHawke_sBayRose.png?v=1747886546"},{"product_id":"church-road-gwen-chardonnay-750ml","title":"Church Road Gwen Chardonnay 2023\/2024 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product attibute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"element-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"magezon-builder\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vciua53 mgz-element mgz-element-row full_width_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner vciua53-s\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner-content mgz-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m9395fp mgz-element mgz-element-column mgz-col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner m9395fp-s\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w9bi5ib mgz-element mgz-child mgz-element-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgz-element-inner w9bi5ib-s\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChurch Road Gwen Chardonnay  750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChurch Road has added a beautiful new chardonnay to its Gwen wines collection. A deliciously refreshing and elegant style of chardonnay with a crisp, dry finish, Church Road Gwen Chardonnay \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehas been released just in time for spring - the perfect time for a fresh new wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"additional-attributes-wrapper table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"element-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label-desc\"\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label-desc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"element-desc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"col data\" data-th=\"Tasting Notes\"\u003eA dry, fresh and mineral-driven Chardonnay with exceptional length and finesse on the palate. 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This complex wine is built around a core of ripe peach fruit lifted by fresher citrus elements and layered with complexities of roasted hazelnut, toasted brioche and struck flint. The palate is rich, yet finely textured with exceptional textural length and balanced, fresh acidity, finishing with a slate like minerality. Still youthful, with careful cellaring we expect this wine to continue to mature gracefully for 6 years or more from vintage date. 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As the wine opens out on the palate flavours of new leather, clove, some pepper, licorice, anise, cacao and ageing meats start to unfurl. 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