{"title":"Dog Point","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFrom Cloudy Bay Legends to Marlborough Icons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDog Point stands as one of New Zealand's most acclaimed wineries, \u003cstrong\u003efounded in 2002 by former Cloudy Bay legends Ivan Sutherland and James Healy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Located in Marlborough, this estate operates New Zealand's \u003cstrong\u003elargest certified organic vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, farming over 280 hectares with meticulous hand-harvesting—a rarity in modern New Zealand viticulture.\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.grandcruwines.com\/en\/sg\/articles\/dog-point\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWhat distinguishes Dog Point is its unwavering commitment to quality over quantity. Yields run 50% below regional averages, while vineyards dating to the late 1970s provide exceptional depth and complexity. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention: wild yeast fermentation, extended barrel aging, and no fining or filtration create wines of remarkable purity and structure.\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/originwine.co\/pages\/brand-dog-point\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eCritics consistently rank Dog Point among New Zealand's finest producers, particularly praising their benchmark \u003cstrong\u003eSection 94 Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e and elegant Chardonnay. These wines showcase Marlborough's terroir through organic farming, old vines, and hands-on craftsmanship that honors both tradition and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dog-point-chardonnay-2022","title":"Dog Point Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDog Point Chardonnay 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecomes from the Cloudy Bay alumni who redefined New Zealand winemaking—Ivan Sutherland and James Healy craft this certified organic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChardonnay\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom vines planted in 1984, among Marlborough's oldest. Hand-picked at ultra-low yields of 2.5 tonnes per hectare, this wine rivals fine Burgundy through meticulous old-world techniques.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/find\/dog+point+chard+marlborough+new+zealand\" class=\"inline\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eTextbook Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWhole bunch pressed fruit ferments with indigenous yeasts in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels (10% new)\u003c\/strong\u003e for 18 months, undergoing full malolactic fermentation on lees. The 2\/3 Mendoza and 1\/3 B95 clone blend is bottled without fining and minimal filtration, preserving maximum texture and complexity.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dogpoint.co.nz\/products\/dog-point-chardonnay\" class=\"inline\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDistinctive Flinty Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAromas of lemon curd and toasted almond precede complex smoky, flint, toast, and biscuit notes derived from extended barrel contact. The palate delivers crisp, tight structure with pure saline minerality and slatey persistence—hallmarks of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDog Point Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pairs beautifully with scallops, white fish, poultry, and BBQ pork—cellaring potential through 2028+.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dog Point","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41378123382864,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/DogPointChardonnay2022.png?v=1760525142"},{"product_id":"dog-point-vineyard-section-94-sauvignon-blanc-2020","title":"Dog Point Vineyard Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2020","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eNew Zealand's Greatest Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDog Point Vineyard Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2020 is widely regarded as the most distinctive and greatest Sauvignon Blanc made in New Zealand today. This single-vineyard wine from vines planted in 1992 represents an entirely different approach—hand-picked at ultra-low yields and fermented with indigenous yeasts in \u003cstrong\u003eolder French oak for 18 months\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/dogpoint.co.nz\/products\/section-94-2020\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eRedefining the Category\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eUnlike typical Marlborough styles, Section 94 delivers exotic smoky and spicy flavors mingling with floral and ripe citrus notes, textural roundness playing against cool, fresh raciness. The chalky minerality and fresh herbal influence create a complex, full-bodied wine that emphasizes terroir over varietal generalities.\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/vintus.com\/wines\/section-94-sauvignon-blanc\/dog-point-vineyard-section-94-sauvignon-blanc-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eExceptional Critical Acclaim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling and Wine Spectator both awarded 95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Suckling noting \"layers of crushed stones, smoked almonds, green apples, lemon pith, white pepper, licorice and oyster shells—so powerful and concentrated\". Wine Spectator praised its \"stunning\" complexity with \"beeswax, litsea oil, grilled lemon and smoke swirling around ripe peach, melon and lemon curd flavors on an epic finish\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate scored 94+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e, calling it \"a powerful, tightly coiled wine of great length and complexity\". Drinks beautifully now or cellar 10+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dog Point","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41378131116112,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/DogPointVineyardSection94SauvignonBlanc2020.png?v=1760525562"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/collections\/Dog_Point_Vineyard.png?v=1760526447","url":"https:\/\/lyndhorstwine.com\/collections\/dog-point.oembed","provider":"Lyndhurst Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}