te Pa Rose 2021

This Pinot Noir Rosé is a very attractive pink rose petal colour. It possesses a complex and perfumed bouquet of peach, crushed red fruits, delicate cherry blossom florals, with some intriguing spice and confected notes. This Rosé is dry and textural with a crisp clean finish. Watermelon, strawberries, spice and lavender are finished with a gentle vein of lingering acidity and a moreish hint of salinity.

The Omaka North Vineyard is situated on the Southern side of the Wairau Valley, and the Old Man Vineyard is in central Rapaura. The soils in both of these areas are free-draining silt loams. The cool nights and warm days from this part of the valley allow the grapes to gain ripeness, whilst retaining freshness and acidity.

The fruit for this wine was gently pressed and the free run juice was fermented cool in stainless steel tanks, in the manner of a modern aromatic white wine. The backbone of the blend is the beautifully primary fruited Pinot Noir with a splash of Merlot to ensure a precise colour spectrum, and Pinot Gris to bring a floral component along with a touch of opulence. This wine is suitable for vegetarians and vegans as no animal derived fining products were used.