The 2025 vintage has been crafted solely from the Hawke’s Bay region made from predominantly the Pinot Gris grape coloured with a bit of Pinot Noir and Merlot. The Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir come from the Moteo Estate and make up 99% of the total volume, while the Merlot comes from Waikahu and comprises 1%. Grapes were harvested in small parcels and lightly pressed to tank for clarification. The clear juice was fermented at cool temperatures with a selection of yeasts to preserve and enhance varietal aromas. Following fermentations the different tanks were blended together and bottled early to preserve the delicate colour and aromas.

Analysis

Alc 13% Acid 6.63 g/L Res Sugar 4.4g/L pH 3.48

Tasting Notes

Colour: At bottling this wine was a delightful pale pink. At the edge it has a pale purple iridescence. Bouquet: Clean and fresh, dominated by summer red fruit aromas. Palate: This wine is full-bodied for a Rosé. It has real richness and weight on the palate. It is soft and round and finishes with a sweet fruit lift.

Cellaring

As with all Rosés, this wine is delicious young, but we believe it has the structure to gain complexity while keeping its freshness over a period of 2 – 4 years.

Suggested Wine List Description

A full and fruity style wine. Sweet strawberry and wild berry fruit flavours add richness leading on to a crisp but full finish.

Vintage Tasting Notes (PDFs)