2015 Whitehaven Rosé
Accolades
TROPHY Champion Rosé - Bragato Wine Awards
Pure Gold - Bragato Wine Awards
Silver Medal - Spiegelau International Wine Competition
Tasting Note
Colour / Appearance:Salmon-blush, with pink hues. Aroma / Bouquet:Lifted strawberry, raspberry and peach fruit flavours, with refreshing floral and creaming soda notes. Palate:A medium-bodied wine with a soft, plush texture. The red berry and floral flavours fill the palate and persist on the long, vibrant finish. Cellaring:Ready to enjoy now or within three years of vintage. Food Match:Perfect with summer foods. Try serving it with smoked fish, pâtés, or fresh green salads. It will also pair well with mild cheeses such as gouda, gruyere or edam. Serve:Lightly chilled.
Wine Analysis
Alcohol:13.0 %Residual Sugar:4.5 g/L Titratable Acidity:6.6 g/L pH:3.40
Viticulture
Harvest Date:19 March 2015 Climate:The season started with a very dry, late winter and early spring. Whilst the temperatures were similar to the long term average, they varied greatly, with a number of warm days followed by cold spells. Colder conditions over flowering resulted in average yields. In late December, the climate became very warm and dry; ideal conditions for ripening. This fine weather continued over harvest, meaning the grapes could be picked at ideal ripeness, with intense flavours. Vine Management:100% Pinot Noir grapes. The vines were pruned to two canes on a vertical shoot positioning trellis.
Vinification
Winemaking:The fruit was machine harvested, then crushed and de-stemmed. Two to three hours of skin contact in the press ensured a suitable amount of colour and flavour extraction. The juice was lightly pressed and cold settled. A cold fermentation with selected yeasts ensured a wine with lifted aromatics and freshness. Winemaker:Sam Smail and Diana Katardzhieva.