Item No.
5771120002016
Wairau River Rosé 2016
Wairau River Rosé 2016
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Varietal
Pinot Noir
Region
New Zealand
Alcohol
13.0%
Aging
After blending the wine was left to settle before bottling on the Wairau River Estate.
Fermentation
Harvested in the cool hours of the morning the grapes were crushed lightly allowing the skins and juice to gently macerate achieving the wine’s light blush color and delicate tannins. The berries were then gently pressed and the juice taken to stainless steel vats for fermentation.
Winemaker
Sam Rose
Tasting Notes
Style
Aromatic, Delicate
Flavor
Floral, Raspberry, Strawberry
Aroma
Subtle floral notes combined with lifted aromas of strawberry and raspberry.
Taste
This wine is made from Pinot Noir grapes from the Rapaura Vineyard, Crusher Block, Home Block Vineyards and winemaker Sam Rose's vineyard. The aromas translate generously onto the palate, which is finely balanced by delicate acidity and an off dry finish.