Rosé Wine Day

Hearing for summer and a glass of Rosé in the garden? It is summer in New Zealand, as we sit here all chilly, and February 5th is rose wine day for them.

Ata Rangi, popular in our bar, a NZ producer, posted on their socials, “Rosé has exploded in popularity over the past decade. New Zealand Rosé transcends styles, from fresh and fruity to savoury and textural. 
Delicious and dry is how we love our Rosé. The 2023 is crafted from Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah with small portion of Malbec rounding out the blend. Half tank and half barrel fermented in larger format barrels; this melds the fruit aromas with a more savoury complexity. 
The nose is wonderfully reminiscent of a summer salad of watermelon and prosciutto. Side notes of baked raspberry with a dash of balsamic vinegar adds to the moreish nature of this wine. Flavours on the palate of peppered strawberries are framed by bright fresh acidity. This is a wonderful summer wine and due to its more dry, savoury style is great paired with food. 

Photograph by @bonny.beattie