Elephant Hill Le Phant Hawke's Bay Rosé 2024

Description

Dry, Lemon, Pomegranate

"Bright, pale salmon with a burnt orange hue, even colour throughout. The nose is gently full, with aromas of red berry, cherry, spice and savoury elements. Medium-bodied, with aromas of red berry and cherry, adorned by spice and subtle meatiness. The spice adds interest to the red fruit; refreshing acidity lends a thirst-quenching finish" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Nov 2025

"Delicious. Bright, fresh and taut with a nice palate squeeze of acidity and tart red berry fruits with flavours of red apple skin and cherry then some floral and mineral suggestions. Dry, saline, fine fruit tannins and vibrant mouthfeel. Ready to drink from 2025 through 2027" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Oct 2025

"Light coral. A silky, medium-bodied rosé with earthiness and deep flavours of plum, black cherry and bark spice. Quite unique flavour profile for rosé, this has fair concentration without being dense, held by fine-grained grip on the dry, tangy finish. At full expression, this should be enjoyed over the coming months for its immediate complexity" Stephen Wong, Master of Wine, The Real Review, Dec 2025

"It's delicately expressed on the nose, with nuances of apricot, lemon peel, Gala apple, and oatmeal. This is followed by a linear palate with an elegant texture, backed by crisp acidity, making it mouthwatering and lingering. At its best: now to 2026" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2025

2024 Le Phant Rosé is made from 60% Tempranillo, 20% Syrah from our EARTH (Bridge Pa Triangle) vineyard, and 20% Merlot from STONE (Gimblett Gravels) vineyards. Grapes were left to steep on skins allowing gentle extraction of colour and flavour. Tank fermented, then aged 80% in tank and 20% in seasoned French oak.