{"product_id":"2023-vignerons-release-777-pinot-noir","title":"Vigneron's Release '777' Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n    .wine-product-content {\n      font-family: inherit;\n      line-height: 1.6;\n    }\n\n    .wine-intro {\n      margin-bottom: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .wine-intro p {\n      margin-bottom: 12px;\n    }\n\n    .accordion {\n      border-top: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n    }\n\n    .accordion__title {\n      font-weight: 600;\n      cursor: pointer;\n      padding: 12px 0;\n      display: flex;\n      justify-content: space-between;\n      align-items: center;\n    }\n\n    .accordion__content {\n      padding-bottom: 16px;\n    }\n\n    .accordion__content h3 {\n      margin-top: 12px;\n      margin-bottom: 4px;\n      font-size: 14px;\n      text-transform: uppercase;\n      letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n    }\n\n    .award-review {\n      font-style: italic;\n      margin-bottom: 4px;\n    }\n\n    .award-attribution {\n      margin-bottom: 10px;\n    }\n\n    a {\n      text-decoration: none;\n      color: #464feb;\n    }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"wine-product-content faq\"\u003e\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn elegant Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir with vibrant red fruits, soft tannins and refined oak. Limited release, highly rated and expressive of a single clone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA limited single clone Pinot Noir from the Mappinga vineyard in Oakbank, showcasing the unique character of clone 777. Estate grown, small batch crafted and produced in just 250 dozen, this wine highlights purity of fruit and site-driven expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ACCORDIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"accordion__title\"\u003eTASTING NOTES \u003cspan class=\"accordion__icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright and fresh, showing lifted aromas of red berries and subtle savoury notes. The palate offers juicy raspberry, cherry and hints of plum, with soft tannins and a smooth, rounded finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced, vibrant and easy to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"accordion__title\"\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; VINIFICATION \u003cspan class=\"accordion__icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from handpicked fruit from a single vineyard and a single Pinot Noir clone (777). Small batch fermentation takes place naturally, with a portion of whole bunches included for added texture. Aged for 10 months in large French oak barrels to keep the fruit fresh and expressive, with minimal oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"accordion__title\"\u003eVINTAGE CONDITIONS \u003cspan class=\"accordion__icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdelaide Hills conditions supported slow ripening and flavour development, preserving bright fruit character and natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a balanced and expressive Pinot Noir with clarity and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"accordion__title\"\u003eAWARDS \u0026amp; REVIEWS \u003cspan class=\"accordion__icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing strong critical acclaim, the 777 Pinot Noir is positioned as a premium, limited-production single clone Pinot Noir highlighting vineyard and clonal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e Andrew Caillard, The Vintage Journal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points \u003c\/strong\u003eJames Halliday's Wine Companion 2025 Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This wine opens with a big chorus of pepper and wild herbs, whiffs of black cherry, some turned earth and truffle, but the mainstay is that vigorously savoury spice and herbal elements great stuff. The palate is ultra-light, spreads beautifully and softly through its textural weave of lacy tannin and finds touchstones of the bouquet in just-ripe cherry and raspberry mingling with that definitive pepper and herbal detail. It's super lightweight but delivers such an intriguing, delicate wine nonetheless. What a delight.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian Wine Showcase 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points \u003c\/strong\u003eGary Walsh, Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"accordion__title\"\u003eSERVING \u0026amp; STYLE \u003cspan class=\"accordion__icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBest served slightly cool at 14–16°C.  Pairs well with duck, roast chicken, mushroom dishes or grilled salmon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA vibrant, cool-climate medium-bodied Pinot Noir style that’s fruit-driven yet elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"accordion__title\"\u003eFAQ's\u003cspan class=\"accordion__icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does “777 clone” mean?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA specific Pinot Noir clone known for deep colour, structure and dark fruit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this wine heavy? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNo, it’s medium-bodied, fresh and balanced.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this wine be cellared or aged? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes, this wine can be cellared for 5–8 years, gaining complexity over time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DOWNLOAD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/5699\/6679\/files\/Tasting_Notes_SIG_PIN_777_23.pdf?v=1772086814\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView \u0026amp; download full tasting notes \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Sidewood Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42056626929735,"sku":"23SIG777\/750","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/5699\/6679\/files\/68db2bc7a6957_WEB-SIG-777.png?v=1759194138","url":"https:\/\/sidewood.com.au\/zh-hans\/products\/2023-vignerons-release-777-pinot-noir","provider":"Sidewood Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}