Rose is a versatile summer wine, good with most foods - from turkey and ham to salads and fish. This batch of roses were deliciously refreshing.
BEST VALUE
$18
Three and a half hours (out of five)
Good value
Fragrant with suggestions of fresh red cherries, raspberries and red currants and a hint of spice and herbs, this is off-dry with a fresh, tingly finish.
aravin.co.nz
BEST VALUE
$18
Three and a half stars
Good value
Pale with a light fragrance, a hint of sweetness but savoury undertones and texture, and a dry finish. A good food wine.
witherhills.co.nz
$30
Four stars
Average value
An attractive wine with hints of fresh strawberries and other red fruits, with a suggestion of nuts and texture and a bright finish.
amisfield.co.nz
$26
Four stars (out of five)
Good value
Pale pink, with sweet fruit and a suggestion of mineral and spice, and a crisp, textural finish.
georgetownvineyard.co.nz
$25
Three and a half stars
Average value
Textural and crisp, oozing strawberry, berry fruit, redcurrants and raspberry, with a lovely bright finish.
arawines.com
$23
Three and a half stars
Average value
Sweet fruit with hints of toasted nuts and butter, and a crisp, almost tingly finish.
bannockbrae.co.nz
ANOTHER GLASS
Woollaston Nelson Pinot Noir Rose 2014
$23
Three and a half stars
Average value
Sweet fruit, a hint of creamy nuts, a suggestion of savouriness and a firm, textural finish.
woollaston.co.nz
Sherwood Estate Stratum Saignee Pinot Noir 2014
$19
Three and a half stars
Good value
Pale in colour with a hint of creamy toasted nuts, an oily texture, savoury undertones and a firm finish.
sherwood.co.nz
