{"product_id":"sileni-exceptional-vintage-pinot-noir-2016","title":"Sileni Exceptional Vintage Pinot Noir 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMature Hawke’s Bay Pinot with earthy red cherry and savoury spice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA decade in bottle has given this Hawke’s Bay Pinot an earthy, savoury character.\u003cbr\u003eExpect evolved red cherry, oak spice and freshness, with a firm structure that makes it a natural partner for dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT IT TASTES AND FEELS LIKE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit has moved beyond freshly picked berries into a more developed red-cherry profile.\u003cbr\u003eEarth and oak spice are more prominent, while freshness still gives the wine shape. As youthful fruit recedes, the oak and tannin can feel more noticeable.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a structured, mature Pinot for people who enjoy savoury flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAN OLDER RELEASE FROM PRODUCER-HELD STOCK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage remained in the producer group’s inventory after its original release.\u003cbr\u003eOften called library stock, it became available when the group reduced its remaining older vintages.\u003cbr\u003eIts appeal is genuine bottle age and the flavours that develop with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRE-TASTED BY SILENI IN AUGUST 2026\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause this is an aged release, Wine Central asked Sileni’s Head of Production and winemaker to re-taste it and provide guidance on its development:\u003cbr\u003e“Great colour, deep and still holding red. Scarlet and blue hues. Nose is dense, earthy, red cherry and oak spice. Palate is still fresh but with some complexing development, with oak becoming prominent. Drinking really well now and will for another 2-5 years.” - Sileni Head of Production and winemaker, assessment supplied 27 August 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHY EXCEPTIONAL VINTAGE?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSileni reserves this range for seasons that deliver the conditions and fruit quality to justify it.\u003cbr\u003eLower yields and longer cellar ageing are part of a philosophy built around concentration, structure and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePUT IT WITH FOOD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTry roast duck, slow-roasted lamb, venison with mushrooms, herb-roasted pork or mushroom ragù.\u003cbr\u003eRich, savoury dishes complement the wine’s earth and spice and help balance its firm structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIS THIS YOUR STYLE?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose it if you enjoy earthy Pinot, savoury flavours and noticeable oak.\u003cbr\u003eExpect less fresh, juicy fruit than in a young Pinot. This is Pinot showing what bottle age can do rather than trying to taste like a youthful release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSERVING \u0026amp; BOTTLE VARIATION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStand the bottle upright before opening and serve at about \u003cb\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eTaste first, then give it a little air if needed.\u003cbr\u003eMature bottles can naturally show some variation. If a bottle is genuinely faulty, contact Wine Central and we’ll put it right in line with our returns policy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTRUST YOUR OWN TASTE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou don’t need to prefer mature Pinot.\u003cbr\u003eBut if earthy, savoury flavours appeal to you, this is an opportunity to discover what a decade of bottle development can bring to the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sileni Estates","offers":[{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":67586630287454,"sku":"SIL-EXCEP-PIN-16","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":67586630320222,"sku":"SIL-EXCEP-PIN16-6B","price":359.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7329\/files\/SIL-EXCEP-PIN-16.png?v=1790714687","url":"https:\/\/www.winecentral.co.nz\/products\/sileni-exceptional-vintage-pinot-noir-2016","provider":"Wine Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}