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Summer Poppy Pinot Noir Rosé 2017
Grape Type Pronunciation: "roe-zay"
Primary flavours
Pink Grapefruit
Raspberry
Wild Strawberry
Cherry Blossom
Rhubarb
Savoury
Details
Bring on our favourite summer fling — the bone dry Summer Poppy Rosé. As refreshing as it is savoury, this wine oozes pizzaz and energy with sour wild strawberry flavours, creamy texture, and a focus on savoury tones. This wine has all the charm we love about cool-climate Pinot Noir.

Origin: The spiritual home of rosé is Provence, in Southern France. Mainly Grown In: Rosé is found all over the world these days, but coastal regions are especially are well suited to the growing of red grapes for rosé. Key Facts: Rosé is predominantly made from red grape varieties. The colour in wine is actually from pigments found in the skins of the grapes, so even red grapes have clear-coloured juice. The colour is then ‘bled’ out of the skins by infusing the skins into the juice. So for rosé, the wine simply spends far less time hanging out with the skins! Rarely you will find a rosé that is a combo of white and red grapes – they’re not ‘less good’, just less common. Rosé is super versatile – it suits any occasion. Best to always have a bottle in the fridge, just in case, you know….Wednesday happens or something. Fun Fact: As rosé lovers themselves — though no longer lovers of each other — Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie purchased vineyards and started their own rosé project in Southern France. To date, they hold the record for the worlds most expensive rosé at $4,112 AUD for a bottle!
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, no fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Gisborne
country
New Zealand
Grape type
Rosé
Wine Maker
Summer Poppy
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2017
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Conventionally Made
Pairing guide
This savoury style of rosé is fantastically versatile. Perfect for Sunday brunch, sipping on the terrace with the sunset, or popping poolside — ahh summer... I'm so glad you and rosé met. But more importantly, its a big winner at the dinner table too. Pair it up with some fresh seafood, a bright and vibrant salad, or a simple pasta dish featuring plenty of butter and garlic. It’s also going to go very well with spicy Asian fare, as well as grilled oily fish fillets, and noodles with tofu and soy sauce.
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Food
Pizza
Antipasto
Hot & Spicy
Tastes
Crisp
Tangy
Moods
Romantic
Seasons
Summer
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Wine region
Gisborne, New Zealand
Gisborne, New Zealand is wine paradise on earth! As the country's oldest wine-producing region, Gisborne is known for its delicious Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris wines. The region's warm and sunny climate, with long hours of sunshine, allow grapes to fully ripen and develop intense flavours. The soil, mostly composed of ancient volcanic and alluvial soils, gives the wines a unique and special taste. The wineries in Gisborne are known for their innovative winemaking techniques, producing wines that are both elegant and complex. You'll find a lot of family-owned wineries in the area, where you can taste a variety of wines and learn about the winemaking process in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. So, grab your friends and get ready to raise a glass in the beautiful Gisborne wine region!
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