Tiki Waiata Vineyard North Canterbury Pinot Noir Rosé 2021 $18
If you were expecting a soft, light, simple rosé then you’ll be wanting to do a u-turn and zoom on out of the cul-de-sac because this wine is bursting with apple, peach and cherry characters, brisk acidity and boasts a generously dry finish. It’s appropriate that it’s called Waiata (Māori for ‘song’) because this rosé sings with smoked chicken salad.