A chilled glass of rosé lifts a lazy summer lunch to new heights. Rosé is not for thinking aboutor savouring, but it should delight you with its fruity charm and freshness.
BEST VALUE
$19
Three and a half stars (out of five)
Good value
A light fragrance with hint of red fruits and a suggestion of toffee and nuts from a small proportion aged in oak and on lees. Nicely balanced with a dry finish.
$20
Two and a half stars
Below average value
Light in alcohol (9%) and light in flavour, this is a sweet style with faint hints of strawberries and honey.
$19.50
Three stars
Average value
Made from sauvignon blanc with a little cabernet sauvignon for colour, this light (9.5% alcohol) rosé is fresher and zestier than the others, with hints of mineral, herbs and a lively, fresh acidity on the finish
$20
Three and a half stars
Good value
Fragrant with hints of strawberries and red currants, this is charming with a light sweetness and a crisp, dry finish. Best chilled.
$23
Three and a half stars
Average value
Pale pink with attractive suggestions of red fruits and mineral, hints of nuts from a small portion aged in oak and on lees, and a lingering aftertaste.
$30
Three and a half stars
Below average value
A darkish pink, with hints of ripe red plums and strawberries, a firmer structure than the pinot rosés, and a dry finish. Good with food, especially chicken and light but flavoursome dishes.
ANOTHER GLASS
Matawhero Gisborne Pinot Rosé 2013
$25.90
Three stars
Below average value
Hints of cherries and plums, a light sweetness initially but a dryish finish.
