Pyramid Valley Colours Collection North Canterbury Rosé 2022 $39.99 The image on the label is of a mallow flower, a plant endemic in Pyramid’s vineyards and gardens, and the wine inside is crafted from some of the oldest, organically, biodynamically-grown pinot noir vines in New Zealand. I love the raspberry leaf layers, and soft, floral … Read More
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Le Grá Wairarapa Pinot Rosé 2022
Le Grá Wairarapa Pinot Rosé 2022 $38 A refreshingly spritzy style of rosé that roars with watermelon, crabapple and succulent salinity. Crunchy-crisp and mineral-drenched, it’s laced with soft herb and rhubarb notes and has a long, zesty finish. Nice work from one of Wairarapa’s smallest wineries. (Extra for Experts) Look out for some interesting new … Read More
Carrick Organic Central Otago Pinot Noir Rosé 2022
Carrick Organic Central Otago Pinot Noir Rosé 2022 $28 If you’ve been hunting high and low, hither and yon for a rosé that’s bone dry but generously ‘big boned’ then you’ve come to the right cul de sac my friend. Crafted from organically grown, Bannockburn pinot noir that’s been handpicked, gently pressed, separated from its … Read More
Trinity Hill Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2022
Trinity Hill Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2022 $24 Crafted from 51% tempranillo and 49% syrah sourced from a a combo of their Gimblett Gravels, Moteo Pa and Roys Hill vineyards, this rosé is deliciously dry, crunchy-fresh and fleshy. Soft, savoury spices cuddle a core of bright raspberry and redcurrant to create a zesty, very pretty wine … Read More
Zephyr MK1 Organic Marlborough Rosé 2022
Zephyr MK1 Organic Marlborough Rosé 2022 $28 Ben Glover from Zephyr Wines is like the Gandalf of great Marlborough rosé and he’s waved his winemaking wand across this new vintage to conjure up all manner of mouthwatering magic to treat your maw with. Maw means jaws, mouth or throat. You’re welcome. Ultra-dry and drenched with … Read More
Monowai Hawke’s Bay Pinot Noir Rosé 2022
Monowai Hawke’s Bay Pinot Noir Rosé 2022 $24.99 Sometimes I make myself do a personal SWOT analysis, and it’s never pleasant. The main reason I force myself through this excruciating exercise is so I can reward-slash-console myself at its conclusion with something delicious made by Emma Lowe at Monowai. Her new rosé brings the grins … Read More
Leveret Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2022
Leveret Estate Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2022 $21.99 Crafted by Cam Duke, Hawke’s Bay’s own version of cool hand Luke, this generously juicy, sexy AF rosé is made from29.16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29.16% Cabernet Franc, 21.14% Syrah and 15,15% Merlot, but all that doesn’t really matter because all you really need to know is the finished pink … Read More
Villa Maria The Attorney Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé 2022
Villa Maria The Attorney Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé 2022 $30 Paired with: CHICKEN CURRY ROLLS dish Magazine Issue 108 Something seductively light and zesty and stacked with clean berries and classic spices is exactly what you need to wash down every crumb of these curry rolls. Bursting with watermelon, raspberry and laced with dry, … Read More
Polka Davidson Plum De-Alc Sparkling Rosé NV
Polka Davidson Plum De-Alc Sparkling Rosé 2021 $28 An intriguing, citrus-saturated style crafted from a mixture of red, Riverland-grown grapes and a splash of Davidson plums to boost the botanicals. The initial impression is sweet, yet the acidity is solid and refreshing and really accentuates the length of flavour. Rich, generously proportioned and feisty, it … Read More
Penkridge Farm Central Otago Pinot Noir Rosé 2022
Penkridge Farm Central Otago Pinot Noir Rosé 2022 $28 (only avail in 6pk) Russet, rose gold in the glass and pinging with fresh apricot and citrus flavours, this rosé is ultra-refreshing and juicy in all the right places. Mineral-edged, elegantly proportioned, it has good density and length of flavour and it’s a style that’ll have … Read More