{"product_id":"sileni-exceptional-vintage-pinot-noir-2017","title":"Sileni Exceptional Vintage Pinot Noir 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFully mature Hawke’s Bay Pinot with cedar and savoury spice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe more evolved of these two Sileni releases, the 2017 shows cedar, savoury spice, tart cherry and woody oak.\u003cbr\u003eIts colour is moving from garnet towards brick, with the fruit giving way to the complex, savoury flavours that come with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT IT TASTES AND FEELS LIKE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh berry fruit has largely receded.\u003cbr\u003eCedar, spice and tart cherry now lead, with acidity and oak more apparent on the palate.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a fully mature Pinot for people who enjoy savoury development rather than the bright, juicy fruit of a young wine.\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\u003eThe group’s decision to reduce its remaining older stocks gave Wine Central access to a wine with genuine bottle development.\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 describe how it had developed:\u003cbr\u003e“Colour fading to garnet\/brick. Nose shows more development, with cedar and savoury spices dominating. Palate is tart cherry, with more spice and woody oak, and starting to dry out. Drink now.” - Sileni Head of Production and winemaker, assessment supplied 27 August 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur recommendation:\u003c\/b\u003e enjoy this mature release now and over the next \u003cb\u003e12 months\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHERE IT WAS GROWN \u0026amp; HOW IT WAS MADE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2017 fruit came from elevated river terraces in the cooler Mangatahi subregion of inland Hawke’s Bay.\u003cbr\u003eIt was fermented in open-top tanks with hand plunging, then matured in French barriques for nine months and aged barrels for a further four months.\u003cbr\u003eThe blend included \u003cb\u003e20% new oak\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003e6% whole-bunch component\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePUT IT WITH FOOD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTry duck confit, pork belly, slow-cooked lamb, venison, beef bourguignon or a rich mushroom dish.\u003cbr\u003eThese savoury flavours complement the wine’s development and give its mature structure something substantial alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIS THIS YOUR STYLE?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose it if you enjoy fully mature Pinot with cedar, savoury spice, tart fruit and developed oak character.\u003cbr\u003eIf you prefer bright berry fruit and the softer fruit-forward character of younger Pinot, this probably isn’t your style.\u003cbr\u003eIf mature, savoury Pinot is your thing, there’s plenty here to explore.\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 it on opening and 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\u003eBottle age takes Pinot Noir somewhere very different from its youthful beginnings.\u003cbr\u003eThe question isn’t whether mature Pinot is better.\u003cbr\u003eIt’s whether \u003cb\u003eyou prefer it\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sileni Estates","offers":[{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":67586634023006,"sku":"SIL-EXCEP-PIN-17","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":67586634055774,"sku":"SIL-EXCEP-PIN17-6B","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-2017","provider":"Wine Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}