Blend of Merlot, Syrah & Grenache Noir
Pale rosé, fruity, citrus fruit and linden aromas amid pronounced layers of earth and dusty mineral in this dry rosé. Delicious as aperitif, with salad, summer delights...
Sauvignon Blanc grapes were sourced from a single vineyard site on the banks of the Awatere River. The grapes were harvested in the early hours of the morning to retain crisp varietal character. Pinot Noir grapes were hand picked and hand sorted. Very gently pressed the wines were blended 94% Sauvignon Blanc, 6% Pinot Noir to accentuate pure aromatics.
Vibrant pale strawberry in colour. Ripe tropical fruit on the nose with notes of vanilla pod, oriental spice and bell pepper. The palate is packed full of cranberry and mulberry fruit characters and vibrant mouth-watering acidity, making this wine incredibly moreish and drinkable.
This special wine takes its name from the owners' two very special Olivia's, Freddie's wife Olivia and James' first born daughter Olivia. Fruit for this wine is selected the best rows of Pinot Noir on the Ward Valley Estate Coastal Block. The fruit was carefully harvested before being transferred to the winery to cold soaked on the skins for 4 hours. This « time on the skin’s » gives the wine it’s salmon pink colour.
Food pairing
The Olivia Rose is perfect for enjoying on its own on hot summer days or pairs beautifully with light fresh meals.
Press quote
“fabulously fragrant... immediately appealing” 93pts & 5 Stars – Wine Orbit, Feb 2020.
Wine Orbit 93 Points
Wine Orbit 5/5 Stars
This wine is Mediterranean in style using Pinot Noir grapes. Grapes grown specifically for Rosé production were sourced from a single vineyard in the Southern Valleys.
Floral aromas of orange blossom overlay nuances of crushed berries. The generous palate exudes fleshy tangelo flavours and finishes with a peppery twist. An ideal match with all Mediterranean cuisine.
From a single vineyard situated in new sub-region of Ward, the grapes were picked at dawn to retain freshness from a special parcel of the Pinot Noir clone-Abel. They were gently pressed and fermented and then left for 11 months on the lees before bottling.
A vivacious sparkling rose with an abundance of strawberry and cranberry aromas,plus nuances of rose petal and orange blossom. 100% Pinot Noir grapes, it exudes red fruit flavours finished with a slight sweet spice.
One of our favourite wines! A red wine drinkers rosé, served chilled. Perfect for Barbecues, spicy cuisine and sushi.
A 36 hour maceration process creates a beautifully bright ruby colour with great intensity.
The nose is full of red berries, cherries and currents.
Fresh on the palate and low in tannins and no residual sugar.
- Natural wine.
- No chaptalization
- No acidification
- No fining
- No filtration
- No added oenological product
65% Folle Blanche, 35% Cabernet Franc
15gr residual sugar
37 year old vines
Only 10.000 bottles produced a year
12 months of traditional ageing on fine lees, in bottles. Sugar based preparation added (liquor) determined after tasting to obtain brut sparkling wine.
30 % Grenache, 40% Cinsault, 30% Mourvèdre
Carefully hand harvested to avoid berries splitting in order to preserve flavours & aromas. Between 45hl/ha and 55hl/ha.
Vines age: 5 to 40 years old.
“Eye-catching pale coral coloured rosé. Immediately appealing and enticing southern French rosé from selected vineyards in Bandol. Dry, crisp and precise with a brilliantly appetizing palate profile. Vibrant, trim and infused with delicate notes of summer red berries and just a hint of citrus.” Neil Sommerfelt - Master of Wine
20% Grenache, Cinsault 20% from direct press, Mourvèdre 60% by saignée
Carefully hand harvested to avoid berries splitting in order to preserve flavours & aromas.
Between 32hl/ha and 38hl/ha.
20 to 60 years old vines
50% Pinot Meunier, 50% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay
Dosage: 8gr/l
A 36 hour maceration process creates a beautifully bright ruby colour with great intensity.
The nose is full of red berries, cherries and currents.
Fresh on the palate and low in tannins and no residual sugar.
A red wine drinkers rosé, served chilled. Perfect for Barbecues
- Natural wine.
- No chaptalization
- No acidification
- No fining
- No filtration
- No added oenological product
