WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
Sustainably farmed, off of “Bridge” a single vineyard located in the heart of the Wairau Valley and that borders the Wairau River. Fruit was picked early, at 22 Brix to ensure lower alcohol and freshness. 80% was direct pressed and 20% had 12 hours of skin contact. The juice was settled overnight before being racked into tank with lots of solids for fermentation at cool temperature to retain fruity esters. Post fermentation the wine was racked off its gross lees and left to mature on fine lees for a month or so. Bottled early to lock in freshness. Bone dry and with an indisputably versatile style intended for consumption all year. Why limit yourself? When in doubt, drink Rose.
