{"title":"Red Wine","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eOur red wines are the heart of our story, where our passion for the Gimblett Gravels is most deeply expressed. Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr Alan Limmer, who produced New Zealand’s first commercial Syrah, our red wine collection honours a legacy that helped define the region. Sourced exclusively from the Gimblett Gravels, these wines capture its depth and complexity. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stonecroft-cabernet-sauvignon-2023","title":"Stonecroft Cabernet Sauvignon 2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eGrown on loose gravel, these vines weathered the early rain in February to produce intensely flavourful and ripe fruit by the end of the season. Resulting in a full-bodied, deep ruby red vintage, with a slight purple hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFlavours of ripe blackberry and dark cherry and intense aromas of blackcurrant and plum, complemented by hints of cedar. The tannins are firm yet velvety, providing structure, while the acidity is well-balanced, giving freshness. The finish is long and expressive, with lingering notes of dark chocolate and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" method=\"post\" action=\"https:\/\/stonecroft.co.nz\/product\/rose-2024\/\" class=\"cart\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yith_wapo_groups_container enable-collapse-feature\" id=\"yith_wapo_groups_container\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"Stonecroft Wines Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47860148994289,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7430\/5009\/files\/StonecroftCabernetSauvignon2023.jpg?v=1776039750"},{"product_id":"stonecroft-ruhanui-merlot-cab-sauv-2023","title":"Stonecroft Ruhanui Merlot\/Cab Sauv 2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our blended red wine. Originally, this wine was the first to be made with fruit from the Mere Road and Roy’s Hill vineyards. Before 1876, the Ngaruroro River took a bend around Roy’s Hill through what is now our Roy’s Hill Vineyard. In 1876 the Ngaruroro flooded and broke through an old channel called the Ruhanui, forming the present river. Our Mere Road vineyard is on the river terrace of the present Ngaruroro, so the name\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eRuhanui\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas seen as link between the two vineyards. From the mid 1990’s fruit for the Ruhanui has been sourced from the Roy’s Hill Vineyard. The vines were planted in 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"cart\" action=\"https:\/\/stonecroft.co.nz\/product\/ruhanui-merlot-cab-sauv-2023\/\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yith_wapo_groups_container\" class=\"yith_wapo_groups_container enable-collapse-feature\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"cart\" action=\"https:\/\/stonecroft.co.nz\/product\/rose-2024\/\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yith_wapo_groups_container\" class=\"yith_wapo_groups_container enable-collapse-feature\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"Stonecroft Wines Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47869766041841,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7430\/5009\/files\/StonecroftRuhanui24.jpg?v=1776633858"},{"product_id":"stonecroft-zinfandel-2023","title":"Stonecroft Zinfandel 2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStonecroft has the oldest Zinfandel vines in New Zealand. The vines were planted in 1993 and originated from Ravenswood in California. Hawke’s Bay is a relatively cool climate, so our Zinfandel is a medium bodied wine. We have just a few rows of Zinfandel at the Roy’s Hill Vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"cart\" action=\"https:\/\/stonecroft.co.nz\/product\/zinfandel-2022\/\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yith_wapo_groups_container\" class=\"yith_wapo_groups_container enable-collapse-feature\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"cart\" action=\"https:\/\/stonecroft.co.nz\/product\/rose-2024\/\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yith_wapo_groups_container\" class=\"yith_wapo_groups_container enable-collapse-feature\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"Stonecroft Wines Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47869766303985,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7430\/5009\/files\/StonecroftZinfandel2023.jpg?v=1776039636"},{"product_id":"stonecroft-crofters-syrah-2024","title":"Stonecroft Crofters Syrah 2024","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ‘Crofters’ label originated from Stonecroft Wines founders, Dr. Alan Limmer and his wife Glennice, who established Stonecroft in 1982. Fistonich Family Vineyards, who purchased the Stonecroft brand in 2024, have continued the legacy, producing the Crofters label. A ‘Crofter” one whom works a small parcel of land defines this label and the history behind the family owned artisanal wine brand. For the Crofters Syrah we pick our Syrah in a number of different batches, as we have different clones, vineyards and ages of vines all grown sustainably on the Gimblett Gravels. We aim to produce a wine that will reward with short to medium term cellaring but serious enough to drink young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"cart\" action=\"https:\/\/stonecroft.co.nz\/product\/crofters-syrah-2024\/\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yith_wapo_groups_container\" class=\"yith_wapo_groups_container enable-collapse-feature\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"cart\" action=\"https:\/\/stonecroft.co.nz\/product\/rose-2024\/\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yith_wapo_groups_container\" class=\"yith_wapo_groups_container enable-collapse-feature\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"Stonecroft Wines Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47888937582833,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7430\/5009\/files\/StonecroftCroftersSyrah2024.jpg?v=1776039461"},{"product_id":"stonecroft-serine-syrah-2023","title":"Stonecroft Serine Syrah 2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name ‘Serine’ came about after speculation over the origin of our oldest Syrah vines, which are the oldest Syrah vines in New Zealand.  At one stage, it was thought the clone of Syrah might be Serine. That was never established but the name stuck. We pick our Syrah in a number of different batches, as we have different clones, vineyards and ages of vines. For the Serine Syrah we aim to make a serious wine which will develop in the bottle, but one which does not need to be cellared for years before drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"cart\" action=\"https:\/\/stonecroft.co.nz\/product\/serine-syrah-2023\/\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yith_wapo_groups_container\" class=\"yith_wapo_groups_container enable-collapse-feature\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"cart\" action=\"https:\/\/stonecroft.co.nz\/product\/rose-2024\/\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yith_wapo_groups_container\" class=\"yith_wapo_groups_container enable-collapse-feature\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"Stonecroft Wines Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47888937648369,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7430\/5009\/files\/StonecroftSerineSyrah2023.jpg?v=1776039436"},{"product_id":"stonecroft-undressed-syrah-2023","title":"Stonecroft Undressed Syrah 2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStonecroft has the oldest Syrah vines in New Zealand. These vines were rescued by the founder of Stonecroft, Dr. Alan Limmer, from the Te Kauwhata Research station and planted at Stonecroft in 1984.  For the Undressed Syrah we do not add any sulphur.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo added sulphites and suitable for vegans.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"cart\" action=\"https:\/\/stonecroft.co.nz\/product\/undressed-syrah-2023\/\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yith_wapo_groups_container\" class=\"yith_wapo_groups_container enable-collapse-feature\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"cart\" action=\"https:\/\/stonecroft.co.nz\/product\/rose-2024\/\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yith_wapo_groups_container\" class=\"yith_wapo_groups_container enable-collapse-feature\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"Stonecroft Wines Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47888938270961,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7430\/5009\/files\/StonecroftUndressedSyrah2023.jpg?v=1776039403"},{"product_id":"stonecroft-the-original-syrah-2020","title":"Stonecroft The Original Syrah 2020","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStonecroft has the oldest Syrah vines in New Zealand. These vines were rescued by the founder of Stonecroft, Dr. Alan Limmer, from the Te Kauwhata Research station and planted at Stonecroft in 1984. We still have the original row of vines. With The Original Syrah we have used just a single barrel of wine to make a super premium wine, which has been made from fruit picked from the oldest parcel of vines. This wine has only been made four times; in 2009, 2014, 2018 and 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"cart\" action=\"https:\/\/stonecroft.co.nz\/product\/rose-2024\/\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yith_wapo_groups_container\" class=\"yith_wapo_groups_container enable-collapse-feature\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"Stonecroft Wines Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47888939188465,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7430\/5009\/files\/StonecroftOriginalSyrah2020.jpg?v=1776039366"},{"product_id":"stonecroft-reserve-syrah-2022","title":"Stonecroft Reserve Syrah 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStonecroft has the oldest Syrah vines in New Zealand. 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