Rosé 2019

rose 19Tasting Notes

An approachable balanced wine made from merlot & malbec. Watermelon & cherries. Best served chilled at a summer BBQ.

 

Wine Information

  • Winemaker: Andrew Nimmo
  • Region: Gisborne
  • Variety: Merlot & Malbec

Chronology

  • Harvest Date: March 15
  • Bottling Date: 24 November 15
  • Release Date: December 15

Wine Notes

Winemaker Notes: This wine was fermented in tanks and barrels under temperature control to produce a balanced fresh clean wine.

Viticulture Notes: Merlot & Malbec grapes were machine harvested from Richard McIntyre’s vineyard in Opou Road, Manutuke, Gisborne.

Technical Details

  • Alcohol: 13.0%
  • Residual Sugar: 5.0
  • Total Acidity: 6.4
  • ph: 3.43

Consuming

Cellaring: 2+ years

Awards

Bronze – NZ International Wine Show