Delicious, soft strawberry and watermelon bomb with a finish that goes on and on. The 2019 vintage in Marlborough was one of the best in recent history, the summer was hot, long, and dry, with cool enough nights that allowed the grapes to retain their natural acidity. The Pinot Noir used for this rose was one of the last grapes to be picked before being taken to the winery to be softly pressed and fermented in steel. The strawberry and watermelon profile is backed up by easy acidity and soft tannins as well as lemon and vanilla. Its wines like these that will carry us through to summer 22/23, so stock up and enjoy!
93 Points, Sam Kim, Wine Orbit “Instantly appealing and highly enjoyable, this is fabulously fragrant on the nose showing ripe nectarine, fresh strawberry, watermelon and floral characters, followed by a juicy palate that is vibrant, creamy and wonderfully flowing to a lingering succulent finish. At its best: now to 2021.”
18/20, Wine Central Tasting Panel
Marlborough, New Zealand