2006 Kaimira Estate Nelson Rosé
WINE DETAILS
This is a Rosé made entirely from Pinot Noir grapes, primarily sourced from vineyards on the Moutere clay soils (84%), the remainder coming from the Waimea gravels. It was 100% hand harvested to ensure high quality clean fruit only.
For a 65% portion, the fruit was destemmed and crushed, soaked on skins for 16 hours then pressed to give pink juice. The remaining 35% was juice drained from various red ferments (saignée) after 24-48 hours of cold soak. The combined juice was clarified and racked before cool fermentation in a stainless steel tank.
Following fermentation the wine was left on lees for a couple of months to enhance mid-palate texture, then racked and fined prior to finishing and bottling in early September.
TASTING NOTES
Pretty watermelon pink colour, nose shows classic Pinot rosé characters of strawberries and cream with a hint of coffee beans and cinnamon spice. The palate has a lovely oily texture, delicate berry flavours finishing dry with a touch of citrussy acid keeping it lively and fresh.
AWARDS / RATINGS
Wineoftheweek.com, 2006
