Tiki Single Vineyard North Canterbury Pinot Noir Rosé 2021 ($26 per bottle)

Quantities are in 6 packs
$156 per case ($26 per bottle)

AWARDS & REVIEWS:
5 STARS (93 POINTS) - Wine Orbit, Nov 2021
92 POINTS - Cameron Douglas, World of Wine, Summer Ed 2021
SILVER (92 POINTS) - New World Wine Awards 2021

COLOUR: A bright salmon pink.

NOSE: A red fruited wine that exhibits a layered nose of fruity esters of strawberry, raspberry and a slight watermelon aspect. 

PALATE: A burst of flavour on the palate brings a combination of red fruits to the fore in this well balanced wine. A fine texture and refreshing acidity both contribute to a moreish wine of great flavour and richness with a long creamy finish. 

REGION: 100% Waipara, North Canterbury

VINTAGE CONDITIONS: The 2021 vintage in Waipara, North Canterbury was warm and dry- good growing conditions. Heat summation was well up on average while rainfall was 50% less than normal over the last three months before harvest. The lower rainfall meant that disease pressure was not present, allowing the winemaker to be patient and instruct the picking of the fruit in absolute pristine condition where the balance of sugar and acid were tasted at their premium. The fruit was harvested a few weeks ahead of normal due to these warm days and cool nights. This had the effect of en having fruit flavours and creating wines of great balance. 

WINEMAKING: The fruit was harvested at maximum flavour as assessed through frequent tasting in the vineyard by the winemaker. After crushing the fruit, the skins remained in contact with the juice overnight to gently extract the delightful pale pink colour from them. This was followed by cold settling to clarify the juice which was then fermented at low temperatures to optimise the preservation of the aromatics. The fermentation was conducted using a special Rose yeast from the South of France. A balanced amount of residual sugar was left in the wine to complement the acidity and to add palate weight and structure. 

WINEMAKER: Matt Connell

GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir

MATURATION: 100% stainless steel fermentation

WINE ANALYSIS
Alc Vol: 13%
Acidity (TA): 5.6 g/L
Residual Sugar 3.13 g/L

PEAK DRINKING: 2021 through to 2023

FOOD MATCH: An ideal lunchtime wine or as an aperitif. Enjoy with fish, grilled salmon or tuna with a fresh summer salad.