Why I chose it:
- How can they do it at this price? I guess the answer is “volume” but this wine is technically very good indeed.
- Rose has become a popular choice in recent years
- 2023 was a good Marlborough vintage
What does it taste like?
- Moderately deep-hued rose (A lot of people prefer paler Rosé but they should remember “the deeper the colour the richer the flavour” in an off-dry style with crushed raspberry and candy floss flavours. Quite intense with a refreshing cut of bright acidity and a lingering finish. A real crowd-pleaser.
Why it’s a bargain:
- It’s very price-friendly
- I gave it a good score at a blind tasting. If I’d had to guess a price it would have been over $20
Where can you buy it?
- Countdown $13 (check the vintage), Blackmarket.co.nz case of six bottles $77.94 (equ. $12.99 + Frt)
Food match?
- I like “pink foods” such as prawns, crayfish or scampi
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