Lifted aromas of peach, elderflower, and cherry blossom greet the senses. This wine offers a summer-inspired palate of strawberries, watermelon, lemon peel, and pomegranate. A dry wine that exudes character and charm, it truly embodies the essence of “summer in a glass.” Enjoy this delightful wine now through 2028.

Our Westview vineyard, situated on Conders Bend Road just north of Renwick, is a site that has been influenced by the Wairau River. The rich silt and large smooth river stones provide fertile and well-draining soil, perfect for growing pinot noir grapes.The wine produced from this vineyard is from clones 115, 5, and 10/5. We take great pride in our commitment to organic farming practices, and our family has converted the vineyard to full BioGro certification in 2024.

The grapes were machine-harvested from the Westview vineyard at their optimum ripeness. The free-run juice was immediately separated while the destemmed fruit was loaded into the press. This 100% free-run wine underwent fermentation in a tall Stainless-Steel tank, specifically designed to enhance the wine’s aromatic qualities. The Windrush Rosé was inoculated with an innovative new Rosé yeast, known for promoting exotic fruit flavours. Following fermentation, the wine had a brief contact with light lees, contributing to its creamy richness.

Bottled: 24 September 2024. Released: November 2024

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