Bottle notes

Isle of Beauty is the evocative name given to the French island of Corsica, located in the Mediterranean Sea. This is where winemaker David Clouston learnt his craft and became passionate about Rosé.

The Season

This year’s harvest stands out as one of the best in the past decade - allowing for perfect picking conditions.

The Indian summer, followed by a cooler autumn, allowed for an even, slower ripening period, producing highly concentrated fruit with distinctive flavours.

As a result, the wines are pure and powerful, with lifted aromatics, lively acidity and great energy.

Harvest

The fruit was harvested from the Southern Valleys early in the morning to ensure it remained cool and retained purity.

Wine Making

Fermented cold in stainless steel to accentuate fruit purity. The wine was then aged on light yeast lees for three months to gain complexity, mouthfeel, and increased salinity.

Tasting Notes

Pale salmon pink in colour, this Mediterranean - style Rosé is savoury with aromas of freshly cut watermelon, overlaying nuances of thyme and wild strawberries.

The palate is zesty, bursting with crushed red berries, Himalayan salt, and a sherbet touch. This elegant Rosé has a chalky texture, and a salivating, persistent finish.

Details

Producer: Snapper Rock Wines

Country: New Zealand

Region: Marlborough

Sub Region: Southern Valleys

Winemaker: David Clouston

Grape: Pinot Noir, Syrah, Viognier

Classification: Sustainable, Vegan

Vineyards: Dayvinleigh, Murray Downs, Tyntesfield Rd, The Spring, & Brookby Hill

Soil Type: Windblown loess over clay and river gravels

pH: 3.46

Total Acidity: 7 g/l

Residual Sugar: 3.2 g/l

Alcohol: 12.5% VOL