Description
This Rosé goes brilliantly with all sorts of food. Its ample body and wonderful aroma make it a notable and exciting combination. It’s fantastic with sushi, but also try it with Camembert and Brie, Paella or Grilled chicken.
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VINTAGE: 2016
CULTIVAR: 55% Mourvédre | 45% Grenache
WINE OF ORIGIN: Wellington
HARVEST DATE: February 2016
YIELD: 5 ton/ha
VINIFICATION
The Mourvédre and Grenache grapes were harvested separately at a sugar level of 22°B destemmed, crushed and left to soak in the press for 2 hours. The free run was separated from the press juice and cold fermented. The Rosé was left on its lees after fermentation for 3 months and blended together.
TASTING NOTES
A lively pale peach colour with soft tones of raspberry, strawberry and candy floss. The delicate and smooth berry flavours follows through to the palate with a medium body and a lingering dry finish.
FOOD PAIRING
This Rosé goes brilliantly with all sorts of food. Its ample body and wonderful aroma make it a notable and exciting combination. It’s fantastic with sushi, but also try it with Camembert and Brie, Paella or Grilled chicken.
ANALYSIS
ALC:13% | TA:5.5g/l | pH:3.2 | RS:1.7g/l
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