Forrest Rose 2009
Our Rosé is a blend of three grape varieties – Pinot Noir, Malbec and Syrah. All were grown in the Wairau River Valley on stony/gravely/sandy soils. These warm, free-draining and devigorating sites help to produce red grapes with small berries, a high skin to juice ratio and full flavour. Each parcel of fruit was hand picked separately, crushed, destemmed and cold soaked in the press for several hours, to extract a little colour prior to pressing off, cold settling, cool fermentation, blending, finishing and bottling in early August.
Tasting Notes
Alluring cherry red/rose lipstick colour – so pretty in the glass. All fresh crushed strawberries and Tip Top strawberry topper ice cream aromas. To taste, a bowl of fresh strawberries, red cherries and blueberries. Refreshing, crisp and dry on the finish, it is oh so drinkable. Best served chilled on a summer’s day for lunch with a smoked salmon salad. |
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