Akarua Central Otago Rose 2024
Trust your Taste
Strawberry, cranberry and red apple meet citrus blossom and a hint of saltiness in this Bannockburn rosé. Dry and medium-bodied, it has bright freshness and a long, mineral finish. Try it with a seafood platter if you enjoy rosé with crisp fruit and a little savoury detail.
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Moderate weight, little grip and crisp mineral freshness favour Sensitive palates. PalateKey groups wines by how they feel, helping you find styles you enjoy. Your own taste comes first.
This suits you if you enjoy dry rosé with bright citrus, fresh red fruit and mineral detail.
It may not suit you if you prefer sweet rosé or very soft acidity.
Tasting Notes
- Region New Zealand
- Extras New
- Style Rose
- Type Rosé
- Grapes Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
- Region New Zealand
- Extras New
- Style Rose
- Type Rosé
- Grapes Pinot Noir
How this wine feels
The fruit has some weight, but bright citrus freshness keeps the mouthful crisp. A subtle salty note adds interest as it finishes. Expect a dry, clean feel with very little tannin grip, rather than a soft, sweet rosé.
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How much presence and firmness the wine has in your mouth.
The drying, gripping feeling on your gums.
The fresh, mouth-watering edge of the wine.
Bitter, herbal or savoury character beyond the fruit.
How smooth and rounded the wine feels.
Ripe fruit character. This is not a sugar-sweetness rating.
Ripe fruit flavours can be present in dry wines. Sweet-Fruit Expression describes fruit character, not residual sugar.
Behind the bottle
Pinot Noir rosé from Akarua’s Bannockburn terraces in Central Otago.
Gentle pressing and cool fermentation, with a small skin-fermented Pinot Noir component; aged four months in stainless steel.
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