Wither Hills Wairau Valley Pinot Noir Rosé

Fresh watermelon pink in colour with a subtle crushed ice blue hue, this inaugural Wither Hills Rosé is refreshing in style with perfumed aromas of wild strawberries and fresh raspberries.

Aromas

Fresh watermelon pink in colour with a subtle crushed ice blue hue, this inaugural Wither Hills Rosé is refreshing in style with perfumed aromas of wild strawberries and fresh raspberries.

Palate

The palate is elegant with a delightful creamy texture and superb length balanced nicely with bright acidity.

Winemaking

Strategically situated sites were chosen for this 100% Pinot Noir Rosé from the Wairau Valley. The fruit was harvested at optimum ripeness for a fresh vibrant style of Rosé. The berries were gently pressed, cold settled, racked and cool fermented with selected yeast strains to enhance the unique aromatics and flavours. After fermentation the wines remained on light yeast lees to enhance palate feel and structure. The wines were then racked, blended, filtered and bottled to retain and capture the lovely freshness of this Marlborough Rosé.

Viticulture

Marlborough was sun-drenched throughout late spring and summer as the 2014 growing season saw daily temperatures consistently above long-term averages, resulting in one of the warmest summers in the last decade. Flowering and fruit set progressed without concern and we knew we were set up for a great harvest. With the warm weather continuing, ripening progressed quickly and harvest commenced earlier than in previous years. Pinot Noir was a standout this year. The berries were in immaculate condition with a gorgeous depth of flavour in the fruit.