Both beautiful and serious in intent, the First Vines Rosé demonstrates what can be done when some of the very best Pinot Noir fruit in New Zealand from old vines on great Felton Road soils is farmed, picked, and vinified with the intention of making a truly special, age worthy Rosé. With a beautiful hue from the gentlest pressing of the tiny Pinot Noir berries, the nose is wild and graceful with perfumes of rose petals fresh raspberries, and french country herbs. Concentrated, with real presence from the old vines, the character of the Rosé; is revealed in the hallmark texture. A long silky finish balances fresh acidity, savoury characters and delicate fruit.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
VINTAGE: 2018
APPELLATION:
Bannockburn, Central Otago
VINEYARD/BLOCK:
Terra Sancta Estate: Slapjack Block, Jackson’s Block and Sarah’s Block
VARIETAL: 100% Pinot Noir
ALCOHOL: 13%
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2.1 g/l
pH: 3.4
TA: 8.6 g/l
RELEASE DATE:
February 2019
CELLARING NOTE:
Enjoy upon release and while as yet unknowable, we expect it will retain freshness for up to 10 years.
Terra Sancta Special Release First Vines Rosé 2018
DETAILS
Both beautiful and serious in intent, the First Vines Rosé demonstrates what can be done when some of the very best Pinot Noir fruit in New Zealand from old vines on great Felton Road soils is farmed, picked, and vinified with the intention of making a truly special, age worthy Rosé. With a beautiful hue from the gentlest pressing of the tiny Pinot Noir berries, the nose is wild and graceful with perfumes of rose petals fresh raspberries, and french country herbs. Concentrated, with real presence from the old vines, the character of the Rosé; is revealed in the hallmark texture. A long silky finish balances fresh acidity, savoury characters and delicate fruit.
