Delicate shade of rose gold. With flavours of quince and rhubarb crème brûlée, rosewater and bottled stonefruit. Savoury, textural and very dry.Round, mouth filling flavours of crabapple jelly and quince paste.

Serve chilled with light salad or pasta dishes, paella, charcuterie, prawn cocktail, and grilled haloumi.The Astrolabe Vineyards Beacon Hill Vineyard Pinot Rosé  is made from Pinot Noir grapes grown at Beacon Hill Vineyard as well as a small portion of Pinot Gris. 

Style Notes :

• Variety: 68% Pinot Noir, 32% Pinot Gris.
• Origin: New Zealand
• Locality: The lower Waihopai and lower northern Awatere Valleys, Marlborough, New Zealand.

Tasting Notes :

• Colour/Appearance: Delicate shade of antique rose
• Aroma/Bouquet: Quince and rhubarb crème brûlée, rosewater and bottled stonefruit
• Palate: Medium bodied dry wine with round, mouth filling flavours of crabapple jelly and quince paste.
• Cellaring: Best enjoyed while young and fresh, though made to age gracefully also.
• Suggested Foods: Light salad or pasta dishes, paella, charcuterie, prawn cocktail, and grilled haloumi.

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