Rosé
Cellar Selection | Marlborough
Rosé
Vintage 2022 
Description
Winemaking
Season
Our Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé captures summer in a glass. Aromas of fresh berries combine with subtle hints of summer herbs such as basil and thyme. The flavours on the palate are reminiscent of juicy watermelon and red cherries, finishing with a crisp refreshing texture (like crunching on pomegranate seeds). To be enjoyed all year round.
The Pinot Noir grapes are harvested and pressed in cool temperatures to protect and enhance aromatics while taking the desired amount of colour. Clear juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks using selected aromatic and textural yeast strains at cool temperatures. This rosé wine is left on yeast lees for a closely monitored period to build palate weight without compromising freshness.
The Marlborough growing season started off well with very little frost pressure during spring. Flowering went without a hitch, due to healthy soil moisture levels and settled weather. This resulted in balanced crop levels and vibrant, lush canopies. The start of 2022 summer was slightly cooler; February was below the long-term average in temperature with intermittent rain fall, the weather eventually settled allowing for optimal ripening conditions.

Crisp and Fruity

Tasting notes

  • Strawberry
  • Watermelon
  • Cherry

This Cellar Selection Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé captures summer in a glass. Aromatics of freshly picked strawberries combine with summer herbs such as basil and thyme. The flavours on the palate are reminiscent of juicy watermelon and red cherries, finishing with a crisp refreshing texture (like crunching on pomegranate seeds). To be enjoyed all year round!

Pairing suggestions

How to enjoy our Rosé

  • Seafood
  • Shellfish
  • Soft Cheeses

Best served chilled and enjoyed on warm summer days with fresh alfresco fare. Particularly perfect with smoked salmon and seafood.

 

Best served at: 8° C / 46° F

Recipe pairing

Burrata and Mortadella Pizza

Aromatic, salty and decadent, this delicious Burrata and Mortadella Pizza will be a hit at your next get together, or the perfect pairing for a soulful night in. Match it with our vibrant and fruity Rosé and you have a recipe you’ll return to time and time again.

Scenic

Marlborough

New Zealand’s largest wine region is famous for its bright, chilly winter months followed by long, dry summers.

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