Wine reviews: Rosé

With warmer weather and longer evenings rosé comes into its own. It's lovely with light fresh food and the drier ones can be surprisingly versatile.

 

BEST VALUE

Tohu Marlborough Pinot Rosé 2014

$22

Four stars (out of five)

Good value

A fresh, dark pink wine with hints of strawberry and raspberry, attractive weight in the mouth and a crisp, lively finish.

tohu.co.nz

 

 

 

 

Villa Maria Private Bin LIGHT Hawkes Bay Rosé 2014

$16

Three stars

Average value

A light wine, with light alcohol (9%) and light flavours hinting of cranberries and strawberries, this is made from merlot and pinot gris and has an attractive, dry finish.

villamaria.co.nz

 

 

 

 

Brancott Estate Light East Coast Rosé 2014

$17

Three stars

Average value

A pale pink, light in alcohol (9%) and flavour with a soft sweetness and a very crisp, refreshing finish.

brancottestate.com

 

 

 

 

Aronui Single Vineyard Nelson Pinot Rosé 2014

$22

Three and a half stars

Average value

A dark pink in colour with a light aroma, hints of strawberries and raspberries, full in the mouth, an off-dry, crisp finish.

aronuiwines.co.nz

 

 

 

 

Two DegreesCentral Otago Rosé 2014

$25

Four stars

Average value

Dark pink in colour, this wine hints of strawberries and raspberries, is densely flavoured with an attractive texture and lively finish. Delicious.

twodegrees.co.nz

 

 

 

 

Domain Rewa Central Otago Rosie 2014

$28

Four stars 

Average value

This pinot rosé is fragrant with hints strawberries and other red fruits, off-dry with lots of flavour and charm.

domainerewa.com

 

 

 

 

ANOTHER GLASS

Drafters Gate Central Otago Cougar Juice Blush 2013

$25

Three and a half stars

Below average value

This unusual but attractive medium sweet rosé hints of light red fruits but has an attractive mouthfeel. flavour and texture, along with a firm finish. It's made from riesling grapes fermented on pinot noir skins which accounts for the firm texture. Only 24 cases were made.

draftersgate.co.nz


Sileni Nano Grenache Rosé Pays d'Oc France

$5 (185ml), the equivalent of $20 a 750ml bottle

Three stars

Average value

This single serve wine from southern France is made from grenache, and is a simple attractive rosé with a firmish finish.

sileni.co.nz

 

 

 

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