Description

Oyster Bay Rosé is made from premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay clones, carefully selected and blended to express fruit vibrancy and delicate red berry profiles. At harvest, we look for fragrance, elegance and refreshing natural zest profiles in the fruit, altogether bringing dimension and softness. Our winemaking accentuates the aromatics in the fruit, creating a style that is pale rose in colour but vivid in its flavours of strawberry and red berry fruits, with aromas of summer florals.

Wine Profile

Production Notes:

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay components were vinified separately, using the same approach to deliver fruit aromatics and vibrancy. The grapes were destemmed and gently crushed. The juice was clarified and racked in to stainless steel fermentation tanks. It was then inoculated with a selection of yeasts, chosen specifically to heighten the aromatic potential of the wine. A slow, temperature controlled fermentation at 13–16°C (55–61°F) was undertaken for approximately 14–16 days. The wine was given a short period of yeast lees contact without stirring, imparting a delicate texture. No malolactic fermentation was undertaken. The wine was racked for final blending and bottled young to retain the refreshing, lively fruit characters.

Tasting Notes:

Fragrant summer blossom and red berryfruits, with wonderfully refreshing citrus notes and an elegant texture.