REVIEW
Thomas ‘Field Blend’ Waiheke Island Rosé 2016
Rose from New Zealand – Northland & Auckland
Review Date - 05-Jul-2017
   
17+/20
Pale strawberry pink colour with slight purple hues and some
depth, lighter on the rim. The nose is
tightly bound with fresh, mouthwatering aromas of white and yellow stonefruits
entwined with red berry fruit element, along with mineral elements, unfolding red
florals. Dry to taste and light-medium
bodied, the palate has a deep core with flavours of savoury yellow stonefruits
melded with subtle red berry fruit notes.
Hints of spice unfold adding interest.
The mouthfeel is crisp and refreshing with thirst-quenching acidity, and
the wine flows along a fine, dry-textured phenolic line, leading to a dry
finish with a little grip. This is a
crisp, mouthwatering dry rosé
with savoury yellow stonefruit and red fruit flavours on a dry-textured palate. Serve as an aperitif and with antipasto over
the next 2 years. A blend of 46% Syrah,
31% Chardonnay, 13% Riesling, 8% Flora and 2% Pinot Gris from the ‘Thomas
Estate’, hand-picked, foot-crushed and co-fermented to 12.0% alc. and dryness,
the wine aged 6 months on fine lees. 592
bottles made. 17.0+/20 Jul 2017
RRP $38.00
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