TASTING NOTES ROSÉ
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osé commands a lot of shelf space in liquor stores these days – perhaps even more throughout the summer months. The new release 2019 wines from around New Zealand are looking really good, so we’re spoiled for choice. There’s no guide book written about the right colour for rosé so all colours are correct, however the pale onion skin or salmon colours appear to be more popular than the pink, rose and red versions. If the wine looks golden yellow or a brass colour it may be best to avoid it – the colours may indicate faulty or over-aged characters. The best way to find the right one for your palate is to buy examples from different producers and in different colours (or choose from this section!) and when you taste them, close your eyes and decide which is best based on aroma, flavour and texture. The flavours of light red berries and cherry, plum or red.
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Flaxmore Rosé 2019 Moutere Nelson
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Seifried Pinot Noir Rosé 2019 Nelson
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Lovely bouquet of rosé with aromas and flavours of red cherries and red apples, some strawberry and a touch of guava. Crisp, refreshing, fruity and balanced with plenty of engaging texture, acidity and flavour. Chill well for enjoyment over 2020 through Summer 2021. POINTS: 90 RRP $21 flaxmore.co.nz
Raspberry and cherry red in colour this vibrant looking Rosé over-delivers on aromas and flavours of raspberry and plum, crushed cherries and cold stone minerality. Crisp refreshing acidity and texture, a core of fruit and lengthy warm fruited finish. Drink now and through 2021. POINTS: 91 RRP $18 seifried.co.nz
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Hawkdun Rise Irie’s Blush Rosé 2018 Central Otago
Close your eyes and smell the sweet summer air – a bouquet and palate that reminds me of fleshy juicy red berry fruits, sweet peach and red plum. Crisp cool climate acidity, super fine fruit tannins and persistent refreshing finish. Best enjoyed from today and through 2020. POINTS: 92 RRP $25 hawkdunrise.co.nz
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Rockburn Stolen Kiss Rosé 2019 Central Otago
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Toi Toi Sara’s Rosé 2018 Marlborough
From a noticeable onion skin hued appearance comes aromas of apple and red plum, a hint of starwberry, rose and saffron. Dry on the palate with flavours that mirror the nose, ultra fine fruit tannins and bright acid line show off the texture and European style this wine is. Dry on the finish with best drinking from today and through 2021. POINTS: 92 RRP $14.99 toitoiwines.co.nz
60 WORLD OF WINE – SUMMER 2019/20
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Delicate, floral, light red fruit aromas of cherry and red apple with red petals and mineral core. Just dry on the palate with a crisp acid line and flavours that mirror the nose. A light leesy spice note with a lengthy fine finish. Well made, but also very youthful – needs a few months to settle. Drink from late 2019 through 2021. POINTS: 90 RRP $29 rockburn.co.nz
