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Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Light salmon in color.
On the nose citrus, lemons, light strawberries, grapefruits, green apples, white pepper, spices and green vegetables.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity, crisp and refreshing.
Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, citrus, green apples, bitter herbs and spices.
Medium finish with bitter almonds.
This New Zealand Rosé is drinking nicely, crisp and refreshing. Not fully balanced, but enjoyable by the porch or pool.
Tastes like a Sauvignon Blanc, the color is like a Rosé. Needs to be very chilled or it's too bitter.
13% alcohol by volume.
83 points.
$12.
Light salmon in color.
On the nose citrus, lemons, light strawberries, grapefruits, green apples, white pepper, spices and green vegetables.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity, crisp and refreshing.
Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, citrus, green apples, bitter herbs and spices.
Medium finish with bitter almonds.
This New Zealand Rosé is drinking nicely, crisp and refreshing. Not fully balanced, but enjoyable by the porch or pool.
Tastes like a Sauvignon Blanc, the color is like a Rosé. Needs to be very chilled or it's too bitter.
13% alcohol by volume.
83 points.
$12.
To me Pinot Noir makes a better flavorful Rosé than most of the Grenache blends, although I am not a fan of Rosé wine, but this one was one of the better ones I tasted in a recent private tasting. Nice fruit aromas with strawberry and notes of citrus on the palate. Crisp on the finish ending with a pleasant fruit character. Tasting Sample.
To me Pinot Noir makes a better flavorful Rosé than most of the Grenache blends, although I am not a fan of Rosé wine, but this one was one of the better ones I tasted in a recent private tasting. Nice fruit aromas with strawberry and notes of citrus on the palate. Crisp on the finish ending with a pleasant fruit character. Tasting Sample.
May 28th, 2018
Let's just say l love it! First Rose from Otago New Zealand.
Let's just say l love it! First Rose from Otago New Zealand.
1 person found it helpfulSep 27th, 2017
Cheap and cheerful summer wine 1 of 3. In Kauai with Kenneth
Cheap and cheerful summer wine 1 of 3. In Kauai with Kenneth
1 person found it helpfulJun 26th, 2017
An average rosé. Tart, strawberry and cranberry. Good, not great.
An average rosé. Tart, strawberry and cranberry. Good, not great.
1 person found it helpfulJun 9th, 2017
I tried to edit ..as this is from Marlborough. Having enjoyed Matua wines thought I would give this a try..crisp...strawberries..nice ...simple...would get again.
I tried to edit ..as this is from Marlborough. Having enjoyed Matua wines thought I would give this a try..crisp...strawberries..nice ...simple...would get again.
1 person found it helpfulMar 13th, 2017
Nice dry Pinot rose. Still bold and fruity without being sweet.
Nice dry Pinot rose. Still bold and fruity without being sweet.
Jul 15th, 2022
Never thought I’d say that I would by a rosé twice. But given the chance I’d buy this wine again.... in bulk.
Never thought I’d say that I would by a rosé twice. But given the chance I’d buy this wine again.... in bulk.
Mar 4th, 2021