{"title":"Isabel Estate","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"531\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eFounded in the heart of Marlborough’s Wairau Valley, \u003cstrong data-end=\"70\" data-start=\"53\"\u003eIsabel Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s benchmark producers of Sauvignon Blanc and aromatic whites. Established in 1980 and named after Isabel Sutherland, an early settler of the region, the estate quickly earned a reputation for wines of remarkable purity and precision. With vineyards rooted in ancient riverbed soils and cooled by maritime breezes, Isabel Estate produces wines that capture the vivid aromatics and freshness that made Marlborough famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"531\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe wines are crafted by \u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eChief Winemaker Jeremy McKenzie\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Marlborough’s most respected talents, whose philosophy centres on careful vineyard work and minimal intervention to allow each site’s character to shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"533\"\u003eYet Sauvignon Blanc is only part of the story. Among those who know the estate well, \u003cstrong data-end=\"694\" data-start=\"618\"\u003eIsabel’s Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are often considered its finest wines\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining Marlborough brightness with Burgundian finesse and texture. These wines remain something of a hidden treasure, frequently overlooked in the shadow of Marlborough’s iconic Sauvignon Blanc, but offering depth, elegance and complexity that reveal the true breadth of what the region can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2020-chardonnay-isabel-estate","title":"2020 Chardonnay, Isabel Estate","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eThis is Marlborough Chardonnay with polish, poise and a lovely smoky edge. It opens with white peach, ripe apple, lemon, grapefruit and ginger, followed by cashew, baking spice, crushed shell and a subtle struck-match note. There is richness, but it is carried by brightness rather than weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eThe palate is refined and well-shaped, with citrus and stone fruit running through a creamy, lightly nutty texture. Crisp acidity keeps the wine fresh, while gentle oak and lees character bring depth, spice and a savoury finish. It feels mature enough to have settled into itself, but still bright, detailed and very much alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want Chardonnay with creaminess, citrus drive and a little flinty sophistication.\u003cbr data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"811\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e roast chicken, scallops, crab linguine, pork belly, mushroom risotto, grilled prawns, or Comté.\u003cbr data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eIf this wine were…\u003c\/strong\u003e a texture, it would be cool stone wrapped in silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eIsabel Estate is one of Marlborough’s original wineries, based just outside Renwick in the Wairau Valley. The estate describes its site as a unique, frost-free pocket of land first spotted from the air by founder Mike Tiller, and today it is known for wines that combine Marlborough purity with real texture and depth. Chardonnay is a particular strength: the 2020 Isabel Estate Marlborough Chardonnay won a Gold Medal at the 2021 Marlborough Wine Show and went on to be named Champion Chardonnay at the National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand 2022. The estate is also BioGro and Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand certified.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799802827137,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2018-Chardonnay-Isabel-Estate.png?v=1780416750"},{"product_id":"2022-pinot-noir-isabel-estate","title":"2022 Pinot Noir, Isabel Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Pinot Noir delivers on all levels. The clay-rich soils located in the southern border of the Isabel estate allow for an intensely concentrated Pinot Noir in flavour combined with a firm structured backbone of elegant and sinewy tannins. Layers of red fruit, dried herb and perfumed violet characters with nuances of white pepper make this wine attractive.  With age it will gain extra complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799802892673,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Isobel-PN.png?v=1762285185"},{"product_id":"2023-sauvignon-blanc-isabel-estate","title":"2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Isabel Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"122\"\u003eThe Garden Breeze of Marlborough.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eVibrant, aromatic, and full of Marlborough sunshine, the 2024 \u003cem data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"219\"\u003eIsabel Estate Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterclass in precision and purity. Bursting with aromas of passionfruit, lime zest, gooseberry and fresh-cut herbs, it’s as lively as a summer garden after rain. The palate is crisp and juicy with waves of citrus and tropical fruit balanced by stony minerality and a mouth-watering saline edge. Elegant rather than brash, it finishes long, clean, and refreshingly dry,  a beautiful reminder of why this style conquered the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"670\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e you need instant brightness in the glass.\u003cbr data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"730\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e goat’s cheese salad, oysters, or lemon-grilled chicken.\u003cbr data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"811\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIf this wine were:\u003c\/strong\u003e a season, it’d be the first day of spring - fresh, bright, full of promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eIsabel Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in 1980 and one of Marlborough’s pioneers, sits in the Wairau Valley on some of the region’s oldest Sauvignon plantings. The estate’s free-draining alluvial soils, cool nights and maritime breezes create the perfect conditions for Sauvignon Blanc of striking aromatic intensity and natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1722\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, under the guidance of winemaker \u003cstrong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eJeremy McKenzie\u003c\/strong\u003e, Isabel Estate continues to refine its signature: expressive yet poised wines that highlight vineyard character over flashiness. The 2024 vintage, long and temperate, produced fruit of exceptional ripeness and balance. Fermented mainly in stainless steel with a small portion in neutral oak for texture, this release shows the estate at its best, a finely tuned Sauvignon that marries Marlborough’s exuberance with Isabel’s hallmark elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799811543425,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2022-Sauvignon-Blanc-Isabel-Estate.png?v=1780416840"},{"product_id":"2024-like-vines-single-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-by-isabel","title":"2024 'Like Vines' Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc by Isabel","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"129\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eMarlborough, turned up to high definition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eThis is Sauvignon Blanc with a sense of place, turned sharply into focus. Sourced exclusively from the Craiglochart Vineyard in the Waihopai Valley, the wine opens with lifted aromatics of lime zest, passionfruit, grapefruit peel, and fresh herbs. On the palate, it’s bright and precise, citrus-led with flashes of juicy tropical fruit, but always pulled back by an elegant mineral line that keeps everything taut and refreshing. There’s real clarity here, not loud or showy, just beautifully expressive fruit and a finish that snaps clean and long.\u003cbr data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want Sauvignon Blanc with polish and purpose.\u003cbr data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"764\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e grilled prawns, goat’s cheese, summer salads, or just the first glass of the evening.\u003cbr data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eIf this wine were…\u003c\/strong\u003e a river swim on a hot day, exhilarating, pure, and instantly reviving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1550\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eLike Vines\u003c\/em\u003e project from \u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIsabel Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e shines a spotlight on exceptional single vineyard sites across Marlborough, working closely with growers who share a commitment to purity and expression. Craiglochart Vineyard sits on an elevated river terrace plateau in the Waihopai Valley, where altitude and free-draining soils allow for slow, even ripening and heightened aromatic intensity. Made and bottled at Isabel Estate Winery, this wine is a clear expression of site and season, capturing Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at its most focused, vibrant, and quietly confident.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55283440222593,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/likevines_isabel.png?v=1769678219"},{"product_id":"2023-chardonnay-wild-barrique-isabel-estate","title":"2023 Chardonnay Wild Barrique, Isabel Estate","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"93\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"93\" data-start=\"51\"\u003eThe Showstopper\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"95\"\u003eA truly stunning Chardonnay. Aromas of citrus blossom, white peach and nectarine glide from the glass, layered with delicate flint, toasted hazelnut and savoury oatmeal notes from barrel fermentation. The palate is finely textured and beautifully composed, balancing ripe stone fruit with a gentle line of French oak and bright Marlborough acidity. Sourced from low-yielding, 30-year-old Mendoza clone vines, it carries real depth and concentration, finishing long, elegant and quietly powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"610\"\u003eFor when: you want Chardonnay with finesse and substance.\u003cbr data-end=\"670\" data-start=\"667\"\u003ePairs with: roast chicken with tarragon cream, butter-poached fish, or mushroom risotto.\u003cbr data-end=\"761\" data-start=\"758\"\u003eIf this wine were a moment: golden evening light over a quiet vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1344\" data-start=\"902\"\u003eFounded in the Wairau Valley in 1980, Isabel Estate has long been regarded as one of Marlborough’s benchmark producers. 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Powerful yet poised, the nose reveals gunsmoke, white peach and nectarine layered with lemon zest and a whisper of flint. The palate is structured and deeply textured, unfolding through roasted almond, brioche and grapefruit, with a mineral line that carries the wine long and precise. From 30+ year-old Mendoza clone vines, it balances richness with tension, finishing vibrant, complex and beautifully age-worthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eFor when: Chardonnay deserves centre stage.\u003cbr data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"652\"\u003ePairs with: roast chicken, lobster, or creamy mushroom dishes.\u003cbr data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eIf this wine were a place: a quiet cellar where time moves slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eFounded in the Wairau Valley in 1980, Isabel Estate has long been regarded as one of Marlborough’s benchmark producers. 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