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JOHANNESHOF CELLARS MAYBERN SINGLE VINEYARD PINOT NOIR ROSÉ 2017 An intriguing attractive bouquet with a mix of minerality, light red fruits and complexity. Dry, fine and fruity on the palate with a mix of flavours and textures from red pear and red apple, some old strawberry, red tea, medium+ acidity and mineral notes. Lengthy finish, balanced and well made. Points 93 RRP $24.00 Distributor: Co Pilot Phone: (03) 573 7035 www.johanneshof.com ASTROLABE VINEYARDS ROSÉ 2018 Vibrant, fragrant, fruity and enticing bouquet with a floral and rose petal aroma. Dry on the palate with a great texture and fruit concentration, plenty of acidity and fine textures. Balanced and well made, focused, fruity and tense with a lengthy finish. Drink now and through 2022. Points 93 RRP $25.00 Distributor: Astrolabe Wines Phone: (03) 577 6794 www.astrolabewines.co.nz
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ESK VALLEY HAWKE’S BAY ROSÉ 2018 Alluring core of fruit with a mix of flower and lees-like aromas of spice then sweet raspberry and cherry. Just dry on the palate with a great core of fruit, vibrant acidity and velvet textures from ultra-fine tannins. Great core of fruit with a lengthy and balanced finish. Drink now and through 2021. Points 92 RRP $19.99 Distributor: Villa Maria Phone: (09) 255 0697 www.eskvalley.co.nz WAIPARA HILLS WAIPARA VALLEY PINOT NOIR ROSÉ 2018 Great bouquet of Rosé with aromas of silty stony minerals, soft red fleshed fruits and sweet rose. Vibrant, fresh and fruity on the palate with abundant acidity, a soft core of fruit and fine silky textures. Lengthy balanced and tasty finish. Drink now and through 2021. Points 92 RRP $21.90 Distributor: Hancocks Wine, Spirits and Beer Merchants Phone: (09) 365 1471 www.waiparahills.co.nz