{"product_id":"viognier-te-mata-estate-2005","title":"Woodthorpe Hawkes Bay Te Mata Estate 2005","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2005 Woodthorpe Viognier is a white wine produced by Te Mata Estate, a winery that pioneered the cultivation of this grape variety in New Zealand. The wine originates from Woodthorpe, a large single vineyard situated on picturesque river terraces. This specific site holds a unique piece of local history, as it was home to the annual Woodthorpe horse races between 1863 and 1914.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eViognier is an aromatic white grape variety that traces its origins to the Rhône valley in France, and it is also frequently cultivated in regions such as California. While traditionally considered an exotic variety in New Zealand, it has found a solid footing under the care of Te Mata Estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is located in Hawke's Bay on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. As the country's oldest and second-largest wine region, its viticultural history dates back to 1851 when French Marist missionaries planted the first vines. The area is characterized by a warm, maritime climate with abundant sunshine hours and a long growing season, sheltered by inland mountain ranges. This warmer climate provides optimal conditions for ripening grapes that require more heat. The local geography offers a great diversity of soils, ranging from coastal silt and limestone hills to river valleys and renowned alluvial gravel deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Te Mata Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57580829081926,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1552_16661147-c3b3-4b10-bd74-85f2eb3f5f0a.jpg?v=1791800356","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/viognier-te-mata-estate-2005","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}