{"product_id":"mt-difficulty-bannockburn-pinot-noir-2024","title":"Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cem\u003eRed | Full | Dark cherry, blackberry, earth, spice | Powerful, complex, fine tannins, rich fruit | Long, structured finish\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBannockburn is the soul of Central Otago — a sun-drenched bowl of schist rock and gold-rush history, where long days, cold nights and ancient soils push Pinot Noir to extraordinary depths. Mount Difficulty has made this place its own over two decades, establishing itself as one of Central Otago's defining producers. Dense dark cherry, blackberry and plum are anchored by savoury earth, spice and cedar, while the palate is structured, layered and commanding — powerful yet precise, with fine-grained tannins and a finish that lingers long after the glass is empty. This is the wine for the wine list's headliner, the cellar's cornerstone, the gift that says everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Selling Points\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMount Difficulty is one of Central Otago's most acclaimed producers, with wines of exceptional depth and complexity. The Bannockburn label is the estate flagship, competing on the world stage. Bannockburn is arguably Central Otago's finest sub-region. High critical scores, strong fine-dining and cellar-door demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling — 94 pts.\u003cbr\u003eDecanter — Gold Medal.\u003cbr\u003eWine Spectator — 92 pts.\u003cbr\u003eAir New Zealand Wine Awards — Trophy.\u003cbr\u003eOne of Central Otago's most internationally recognised Pinot Noirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand harvested. 20–30% whole-bunch inclusion. Open-top fermenters, extended maceration 14–18 days. Aged 16–18 months in French oak barriques (30–35% new). Unfined, unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCuisine Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlow-roasted leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic, braised Wagyu short rib, roast duck with cherry jus, wild mushroom and truffle pasta, aged comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCellar 5–10 years. Optimal drinking window 2029–2034. Maximum potential 2038+. Serve at 16–18°C. Decant 1–2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBannockburn, Central Otago\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBannockburn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.0% vol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Mt Difficulty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47373718814851,"sku":null,"price":2506.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3464\/8707\/files\/1IPmvJsZHqrnKnD_UXzgO-yRvQDHJu2Xl_w2000.jpg?v=1788579125","url":"https:\/\/gourmetliving.ph\/products\/mt-difficulty-bannockburn-pinot-noir-2024","provider":"gourmetlivingph","version":"1.0","type":"link"}