You think you’re Kaiser Sosé on the outside, but you’re actually Ruthie Rosé on the inside, am I right?
Viento Aliseo Rosado 2015 $15.99
Organic, biodynamically crafted rosé or ‘rosado’ here from the folk at Dominio De Punctum in Spain’s La Mancha region. Made from 100% bobal grapes (the name derives from ‘bovale’ after the bull’s head shape of the bunches). Pale, ballet shoe pink and showing strawberry shortcake and pink peppercorn aromas, it’s got a saucy, slightly salty side that cuddles up to the berry and rosehip flavours.
Sip with: lamb skewers drizzled with yoghurt & pomegranate molasses.
www.firstglass.co.nz
Domaine de Pennautier Rosé 2016 $19.99
Don’t let the ultra-pale, barely-apricot hue fool you because this southern French star has flavour in spades. Soft stonefruit, chalky, delicacy on the nose leads to a snappy-dry, clean-as-a-whistle mid palate that rolls out fresh rockmelon and pepper. Flinty and fabulous.
Sip with: pan seared gurnard topped with mint, melon and basil salsa.
www.poshslosh.co.nz
Waiana Estate Indian Summer Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2017 $19.99
Waiana is owned by the Plowman family who grow grapes on their property in the Tukituki Valley and this rose is named after their twin daughters India and Summer. Made using merlot and malbec grapes that are shepherded into the bottle by star winemaker Dave McKee, this is about as close to Provençale rosé as you’ll find in NZ. Dry, clean and boasting mountains of minerality.
Sip with: chicken baked in rosé and grapes.
www.advintage.co.nz
