{"product_id":"pinot-noir-cellar-selection-hawkes-bay-2022","title":"Pinot Noir Cellar Selection, Hawke's Bay 2022","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSileni's Cellar Selection Pinot Noir comes from cooler sites across Hawke's Bay. Gravelly soils contribute perfume, lift and length, while clay-based parcels add roundness and depth, allowing the blend to balance bright fruit with a softly savoury texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 fruit was fermented in stainless steel with gentle pump-overs to avoid extracting hard tannins. Malolactic fermentation softened the palate, and a small proportion of oak brought discreet richness before early bottling retained the wine's freshness and varietal clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright ruby-red with a translucent, youthful rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed cherry, raspberry and plum are joined by rose petal, clove and a light woodland note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupple and easy-flowing, with juicy red berries and plum held by fine tannins and moderate acidity. A touch of oak rounds the middle without weighing it down, while spice and cherry linger on a clean, gently savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with roast duck and red cabbage, grilled salmon, mushroom and thyme tart, or pork tenderloin with apple. Its silky texture also works well with Brie or a mild washed-rind cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSileni Estates was founded in Hawke's Bay in 1998 by Graeme Avery. Its name refers to the Sileni, companions of Dionysus in Greek mythology, reflecting a philosophy that wine belongs naturally at the table and in convivial company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCellar Selection is shaped for immediate enjoyment rather than heavy extraction. By combining different cooler Hawke's Bay sites and using oak sparingly, Sileni presents Pinot Noir in a bright, accessible form with a clear sense of regional fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sileni Estates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31931821686844,"sku":"ZZSILENIPN22","price":19.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/silenti-estates-pinot-noir-cellar-selection-hawkes-bay-2022-0-standardised-600x960.png?v=1791378217","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/pinot-noir-cellar-selection-hawkes-bay-2022","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}