Valentine’s Day the 14th February: *(2022)
Are you ready to sip, savour & share Valentine’s Day. The following selection of vibrant & engaging rosé wines - are an ideal pairing with varied Valentine occasions & cuisine. Here are a few brief words to describe my first impressions and the essence of each wine. I have chosen a selection of 8 quality rosé wines ready to be sipped, savoured & shared with your someone special.
DRAPPIER
Rosé de Saignée NV
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Owner/ Chef de Cave: Michel Drappier
Champagne Drappier are one of the rare Houses producing a Rosé Champagne by the Saignée method. The well-structured palate has vibrant and expressive red fruits and violet with a lightly spiced note. Receiving only a light dosage the finish is extremely fresh.
(12% Alc. - R.S. 6g/L).
• Chill gently & serve between 8°- 9°C
*Retail - NZ$80.99 : 4 Stars
PIPER-HEIDSIECK
Rosé Sauvage NV
Blend of: Pinot Noir, Meunier & Chardonnay
Chef de Cave: Émilien Boutillat
The engaging palate is generous and luscious showcasing dark cherries, pomegranate, red plums, clementine’s - and just a touch of saffron. This wines structure and fruit forward nature is enhanced with dashes of Asian spice and an elevated lingering finish.
(12% Alc. - R.S. 9g/L).
• Chill gently & serve between 8°- 10°C
*Retail - NZ$90.99 : 4 Stars
CHARLES HEIDSIECK
Rosé Réserve NV
Blend of : Pinot Noir, Meunier & Chardonnay
Chef de Cave: Cyril Brun
The generous palate showcasing defined precision and timely flavours bursting with strawberries, raspberries, cherries, wildflowers and subtle hints of allspice and a bright seam of acidity keeping any of these vibrant characters from falling short of the bright finish.
(12% Alc. - R.S. 11g/L)
• Chill gently & serve between 8°- 10°C
*Retail - NZ$119.99 : 5 Stars
POL ROGER
Brut Rosé Vintage 2015
Grapes: 60% Pinot Noir & 40% Chardonnay
Chef de Cave: Damien Cambres*
A fine perlage releases on the palate a fine mineral character with dynamic red fruits and a hint of vanilla spice. The wine is silky smooth with a balance of delicate freshness and refined elegance. This wine has thoughtful intensity and a refined generosity.
(12.5% Alc. - R.S. 8g/L)
• Chill gently & serve between 9°- 10°C
*Retail - NZ$159.99 : 5 Stars
CHAPEL HILL
The Parson Rosé 2021
Grape: 100% Sangiovese
Winemaker: Michel Fragos & Bryn Richards
A textural style which showcases its delicious core of sour cherry and cranberries. This dynamic rosé is brimming with cranberry and pomegranate characters that combine with fresh juicy raspberries and sour cherries, culminating with a subtle spice finish.
(13% Alc. - Dry style).
• Chill gently & serve between 8°- 9°C
*Retail - NZ$26.99 : 5 Stars
De BORTOLI
Rosé Rosé 2021
Grape: *Mostly Sangiovese
Winemaker: Marc Scalzo
This has aromas of red berries, watermelon and pomegranate, with a subtle hint of dried spice. This Rosé Rosé is a delicately structured wine with a vibrant textural mid-palate that celebrates the Sangiovese and has a clean dry finish.
(12% Alc. - Dry style).
• Chill gently & serve between 8°- 9°C
*Retail - NZ$25.99 : 4 Stars
PASQUA
11 Minutes Rosé 2020
Grapes: *Bespoke Blend (4 grapes)
Chief Winemaker: Giovanni Nordera
Strawberries, raspberries and grapefruit aromas. The palate is a vibrant expression of those raspberries, pink-watermelon and pink-grapefruit flavours celebrating the wines natural fruit acidity, resulting in a dynamic uplifting, bright refreshing finish.
(12.5% Alc. - R.S. 5.8g/L).
• Chill gently & serve between 8°- 9°C
*Retail - NZ$28.99 : 4 Stars
CHATEAU ROUTAS
Rosé 2020
Grapes: *Provençal Blend (4 grapes)
Chief Winemaker: Jean-Louis Bavay
Showcasing watermelon, grapefruit, white peaches, wild strawberries and a fine mineral seam. The silky mouthfeel is due to the deftly-oaked components adding a subtle textural charm, balanced by natural crisp fruit acidity, a refreshing classic dry finish.
(13% Alc. - R.S. <5g/L).
• Chill gently & serve between 8°- 10°C
*Retail - NZ$25.99 : 4 Stars
*(Please note the prices shown can vary and the availability of these reviewed wines can change quickly)