Rosé

2018

Cabernet Sauvignon 34% / Merlot 26%  / Cabernet Franc 26% / Syrah 14 %

Moi Wine’s fourth vintage of Rosé was once again a culmination of efforts from both steadfast grapegrowers and unrelinquishing winemaking.

As was the case across much of New Zealand, it was a challenging vintage but these grapes remained faithful to the cause in the face of a dry growing season followed by relentless rains falling right at harvest time.

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The growing season from start to finish was one of high heat and high humidity. We survived the onslaught, harvested early in the morning whilste there was a window of sunshine early in the morning of Tuesday 27th March.

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The fruit medley of grape varieties gives this Rosé an abundant aromatic depth. With four separate ferments of Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot tank and barrel, Cabernet Franc tank and Syrah tank finally blended together to all render this wine with a light blush colour and presence. One is enticed into an aroma of crisp apple skin, strawberries and red berry fruits. The Syrah gives a deep musk character, along with a playful Wilde berry note; Cabernet Franc lends itself into a fragrant florality; the Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot component balances with crisp acid and lacey phenolics of poise and grace. 15% of this wine was fermented in well-seasoned barrels, with the intention of creating a textural wine, whilst also retaining aromatic and vibrant fruit aromas.