Wither Hills Rose 2022

Category:
 
Rose Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Rose Wines
Producer:
 
Wither Hills
Label Name:
 
Rose
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Wairau Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Michael Cooper: 4 stars; listed in New Zealand International Wine Show entries for Marlborough Rosés (2022)

Tasting Note
Watermelon-pink colour with aromas of wild strawberries, raspberries and cream; dry, bright acidity with a crisp red-berry palate and refreshing, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: seafood (grilled prawns, oysters), salads (Niçoise), goat cheese, charcuterie, grilled chicken; Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, tempura, light Thai or Vietnamese dishes, teriyaki salmon.

Production Method
Made from Pinot Noir fruit with minimal skin contact (direct-press/short maceration), cool stainless-steel fermentation and early bottling to retain freshness; dry style.

Vineyard Info
Wither Hills, founded by the Marris family in 1994, is a Marlborough producer based in the Wairau Valley known for approachable, regionally expressive wines.