Bald Hills Rosé (2008)
Bald Hills Central Otago “Friends and Lovers” Rosé 2008
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Tasting Note:
The 2008 “Friends and Lovers” Rosé, made entirely from Pinot Noir Clone B115, has a delicately floral aroma preceding a crisp, lively and lingering palate of red berry fruit, enhanced by just the smallest amount of residual sugar. The wine falls into the “off-dry” category.
Food Match:
Soft mellow cheeses such as farmhouse Brie or Ricotta. Great with antipasto, light lunches and barbecues. Serve lightly chilled.
Viticulture and Winemaking:
B115 clone picked from one of the newer Pinot Noir blocks within the Bald Hills Estate.
Vines are trained to VSP and are spur pruned. The fruiting wire is 1 metre above ground level.
Juice is left in contact with the skins of this red grape for 48 hours to impart both flavour and the delightful salmon pink colour. This wine is cool fermented in stainless steel before being settled and bottled.
Technical Notes:
- Picked 2 April 2008
- Brix 22.8
- pH 3.34
- TA 6.1
- Residual Sugar 7.5g/L
- Alcohol 13.2%
Accolades:
“PRETTY IN PINK. Bald Hills “Friends and Lovers” Central Otago Rose.(2008) ‘Tis the season of wine and roses, and this one’s a winner with its’ mouthwatering and vibrant palate of raspberries and cream and hint of subtle sweetness. Summer in a glass”. New Zealand Herald, Viva. 22.10.08 Jo Burzynska
“Bald Hills “Friends and Lovers” Rosé (****)(2008)
Full of appeal the 2008 vintage was made from Pinot Noir, estate grown at Bannockburn, in Central Otago. Bright pink, it is very floral and fresh, with strong, buoyant, cherry and plum flavours, slightly spicy and smooth.” Michael Cooper’s Buyers’ Guide 2009
Pricing:
| Per Bottle | Per Dozen | Purchase | |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Friends and Lovers" Rosé 2008 | $22.00 | $264.00 | List Outlets | Buy Direct |
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