WINE REVIEWS: Rose

Rose is a versatile summer wine, good with most foods - from turkey and ham to salads and fish. This batch of roses were deliciously refreshing.

 

BEST VALUE

Aravin Central Otago Pinot Rose 2014

$18 

Three and a half hours (out of five)

Good value

Fragrant with suggestions of fresh red cherries, raspberries and red currants and a hint of spice and herbs, this is off-dry with a fresh, tingly finish.

aravin.co.nz

 

 

 

 

BEST VALUE

Wither Hills Marlborough Rose 2014

$18

Three and a half stars

Good value

Pale with a light fragrance, a hint of sweetness but savoury undertones and texture, and a dry finish. A good food wine.

witherhills.co.nz

 

 

Amisfield Central Otago Pinot Rose 2014

$30

Four stars 

Average value

An attractive wine with hints of fresh strawberries and other red fruits, with a suggestion of nuts and texture and a bright finish.

amisfield.co.nz

 

 

 

 

Georgetown Vineyard Central Otago Pinot Rose 2014

$26

Four stars (out of five)

Good value

Pale pink, with sweet fruit and a suggestion of mineral and spice, and a crisp, textural finish.

georgetownvineyard.co.nz

 

 

 

 

Ara Marlborough Pinot Noir Rose 2014

$25

Three and a half stars

Average value

Textural and crisp, oozing strawberry, berry fruit, redcurrants and raspberry, with a lovely bright finish.

arawines.com

 

 

 

Bannock Brae Central Otago Cathy's Rose 2014

$23

Three and a half stars

Average value

Sweet fruit with hints of toasted nuts and butter, and a crisp, almost tingly finish.

bannockbrae.co.nz 

 

ANOTHER GLASS

Woollaston Nelson Pinot Noir Rose 2014

$23

Three and a half stars

Average value

Sweet fruit, a hint of creamy nuts, a suggestion of savouriness and a firm, textural finish.

woollaston.co.nz

 

 

Sherwood Estate Stratum Saignee Pinot Noir 2014

$19

Three and a half stars

Good value

Pale in colour with a hint of creamy toasted nuts, an oily texture, savoury undertones and a firm finish.

sherwood.co.nz