TASTING NOTE

Terra Sancta’s First Vines Rosé demonstrates what can be achieved when some of the very best Pinot Noir fruit from old vines grown in great Felton Road terroir is farmed, picked and vinified to make a truly special, age-worthy Rosé. Beautifully layered and perfumed, the fragrance is highly floral with honeysuckle, orange blossom, and a touch of hazelnut.

The palate is extraordinarily nuanced, with a rich, textured mouthfeel due to barrel fermentation and 17 months in oak.

Plush and vibrant, subtle yet powerful, it has flavours of tangerillo, quince, baked pear, custard and honey, almond, hazelnut and a touch of minerality. A Rosé possessing great energy, its power continues until the end, leaving a lasting impression.

FOOD&WINE

A wine deserving of a celebration would be ideal as the first wine served on Christmas day. It pairs perfectly with whitebait fritters as a starter and other fresh New Zealand seafood, including Fiordland lobster and Stewart Island wild salmon.

CELLAR: Ready to drink upon release in November 2023. We expect it will retain freshness for 5 years, with secondary characteristics developing until 2029.