{"product_id":"matahiwi-estate-chilled-rouge","title":"Matahiwi Estate Chilled Rouge","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA premium chillable Pinot Noir made for Europe - secured as final stock at exceptional case value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatahiwi Estate Chilled Rouge\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe red wine between rosé and Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome wines need explaining because they’re unusual.\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChilled Rouge is made from premium Wairarapa Pinot Noir, but it isn’t designed to drink like a traditional red. It’s lighter, brighter and deliberately refreshing - made to be served cold, straight from the fridge.\u003cbr\u003eThink of it as the bridge between rosé and Pinot Noir.\u003cbr\u003eYou get the cherry and raspberry fruit of Pinot, the freshness of rosé, and the smooth, easy finish of a modern chillable red.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy you might like this\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll probably love Chilled Rouge if you enjoy:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erosé, but want something with a little more depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinot Noir, but prefer it soft, juicy and not too serious\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeaujolais or lighter reds served slightly chilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereds with low tannin, bright fruit and a refreshing finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediscovering wines that feel different without being difficult\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt’s dry, smooth and fruit-led - not sweet, not heavy, and not oaky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it tastes like\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh strawberry and raspberry aromas lead into bright cherry, gentle spice and a cool, refreshing finish.\u003cbr\u003eServe it chilled and the wine becomes even more lifted: juicy, clean and vibrant, with soft tannins and a smooth Pinot Noir core.\u003cbr\u003eThis is red wine with the refreshment turned up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe story behind the value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChilled Rouge was originally created for a major European supermarket programme, where premium-looking, chillable reds have become a serious growth category.\u003cbr\u003eThe wine had to look the part.\u003cbr\u003eIt had to taste polished.\u003cbr\u003eAnd it had to be immediately understandable to modern wine drinkers.\u003cbr\u003eMatahiwi Estate has now strongly supported the clearance of the final stock, allowing us to offer it at exceptional case value.\u003cbr\u003eSo yes — the price is sharp.\u003cbr\u003eBut this is not a cheap wine story.\u003cbr\u003eIt’s a rare final-parcel opportunity on a beautifully packaged, premium Wairarapa Pinot Noir made for an international retail programme.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Chillable red \/ light Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrape:\u003c\/b\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e Wairarapa, New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e Matahiwi Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBody:\u003c\/b\u003e Light to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTannin:\u003c\/b\u003e Soft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFruit:\u003c\/b\u003e Strawberry, raspberry, cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Smooth, fresh and refreshing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest served:\u003c\/b\u003e Chilled, 8–12°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; mood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrilliant with salmon, spicy food, pizza, charcuterie, roast chicken, BBQ dishes or a casual grazing board.\u003cbr\u003eEven better when you want the ease of rosé but the feel of red wine.\u003cbr\u003eFridge. Glass. Pour.\u003cbr\u003eThat’s the point.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy it’s priced this way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is final stock from a brand-supported clearance parcel.\u003cbr\u003eMatahiwi Estate has backed the release so we can move the remaining inventory quickly and give Wine Central customers a genuinely rare opportunity: premium packaging, quality Wairarapa Pinot Noir fruit, and a modern European-style chilled red at an outstanding case price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e$9.99 per bottle by the case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matahiwi","offers":[{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":42901461532766,"sku":"MATAH-CROUGE-NV","price":10.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":42901461565534,"sku":"MATAH-CROUGENV-6B","price":59.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7329\/files\/MatahiwiEstateChilledRouge.png?v=1781657774","url":"https:\/\/www.winecentral.co.nz\/products\/matahiwi-estate-chilled-rouge","provider":"Wine Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}