Decibel Hawke's Bay Rosé 2024

Description

Blood Orange, Dry, Floral

"It's complex and fragrant on the nose, showing sweet cherry, crunchy apple, oatmeal, and subtle spice aromas. The palate delivers excellent weight and fine flow, well structured by crisp acidity, finishing lingering and pleasingly dry" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Bright pink with delicate salmon hues, this organically grown Merlot Rosé greets the nose with lifted aromas of strawberry and orange blossom, layered with subtle hints of white flowers and honeysuckle. The front palate is rich and luscious, unfolding with a perky mid-palate that adds energy and drive. The finish is bright and refreshing, with a lingering vibrancy that carries the flavours beautifully, making it equally at home on its own or paired across a range of dishes on your favourite tasting platter. A seamless balance of fruit, floral notes, and lively structure, this Rosé is a joyful, moreish companion for sunny afternoons or relaxed gatherings.

This wine reflects a single vineyard, certified organic Rosé grown from Merlot in the Bridge Pa sub-region of Hawke’s Bay. This appellation enjoys long, strong sunlight hours and heat throughout the growing season. However the soils are rich in iron, silt and loam resulting in more approachable wines, particularly in their youth, making this a great region for Rosé.

The juice was settled and fermented in stainless steel tanks using organic nutrient and a certified organic yeast strain, assisting with the long, cool fermentation. This helped maintain great aromatics and a freshness in the wine. The wine was then cold settled and stabilized before bottling under screw-cap to maintain the bright fruit and aromatics gained from the young New Zealand soils and phenomenal UV light.