Vidal Hawke’s Bay Reserve Rose 2018

Bright, fresh strawberries and cream with a nice twist of cranberry upfront, mid palate is firm and a creamy texture while the finish is fresh with crisp acidity that results in a very satisfyingly dry, juicy wine. A beautiful summer lunch-time wine that is wonderful value for money.   Winemaker release notes: This Merlot dominant Rose is produced from our Joseph Soler vineyard in Hawke's Bay and is blended with small parcels of Pinot Noir (5%) and Syrah (1%). The light soil type and the unique meso-climate of this vineyard combined with the bright summer of 2018 has produced a fresh and aromatic wine. wine making A classical approach to Rose winemaking was employed in the creation of this wine. Harvested grapes were left to rest briefly on skins before being gently pressed. The gentle extraction of colour during this period has resulted in the wines delicate pink hue. Following a brief settling period the juice was then cool fermented to ensure the preservation of fruit purity, freshness and aromatic intensity. Post fermentation the wine rested for several months before being lightly fined, filtered and bottled. ALCOHOL: 13.0% TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.47gL PH: 3.34 RESIDUAL SUGAR: 4.2gL BARCODE: tasting note Fragrant aromas of rose petal and strawberries lead into flavours of delicious summer berries. This dry styled wine is best served lightly chilled and can be enjoyed with food or on its own. FOOD MATCHES: salads, antipasto and mild flavoured white meats