Vintage Notes
The 2018 - 2019 growing season returned to more classic conditions with warm (but not hot) days and cool nights. Yields were normal with minimal disease pressure and we had the benefit, particularly in Gibbston, of the classic long hang time. The cool nights helped retain the perfect level of acidity for Rosé
Winemaking Notes
The fruit for the 2019 Wild Earth Pinot Noir Rosé comes from our favourite vineyard for making Pinot Noir Rosé in Central Otago. This 20+ year old vineyard in Gibbston is purposefully selected for its consistent ability to produce complex, balanced Rosé that is fresh and delicious. The hand harvested grapes were picked later in April and were left on skins for 2 days before pressing in order to extract the beautiful pink hue. The juice was fermented at cooler temperatures in a stainless-steel tank to retain freshness.
Reviews
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit (5 stars, 93 points)
"It is instantly appealing on the nose showing Gala apple, rockmelon, sweet raspberry and floral characters, leading to a pristine palate that is elegantly weighted and lingering. The wine offers terrific fruit focus and concentration, finishing fabulously long and refreshing".
Winestate Magazine (4.5 stars)
Bright pink, this fresh, floral rosé is a single-vineyard wine, hand-harvested at Gibbston. Full of drink-young charm, it is vivacious, with strong, vibrant, strawberry and spice flavours, crisp and harmonious".
Bob Campbell MW (4 stars, 92 point)
"Soft, creamy rosé, with a hint of sweetness and flavours suggesting crushed strawberry, raspberry and watermelon. Flattered by a gentle, silken texture. Charming wine - deliciously drinkable".
Cameron Douglas MS (90 points, outstanding)
"Lovely fragrant, floral and fruity aromas of Rosé with suggestions of strawberry and cranberry, red plum and red flowers. Just dry on the palate with flavours of red berry fruits and plum, red flowers, medium+ acidity, balanced and well made".
