Man O' War Pinque Waiheke Island Rosé 2025

Description

Dry, Melon, Peach

Vibrant, effortless, and unmistakably coastal the 2025 Pinque Rosé is crafted to capture the spirit of summer in a glass. Pale salmon in hue with a shimmering clarity, the nose opens with a flourish of wild strawberry, watermelon, and white peach, layered over hints of rose petal, sea spray, and freshly crushed herbs. There’s a breezy, salt-kissed lift to the aromatics a reminder of the island origin and its windswept beauty. On the palate, Pinque is crisp, dry, and refreshingly precise. Ripe red berries and citrus blossom glide across a taut, mineral backbone, with a clean and saline finish, leaving a lingering sense of freshness moreish and mouthwatering. Playful yet poised, 2025 Pinque is built for long lunches, seaside sunsets, and every moment in between. It’s not just a rosé — it’s your Summer Icon

The 2025 Pinque Rosé was sourced from a selection of our cooler, coastal vineyard blocks, sites chosen for their ability to retain natural acidity and aromatics in red-fruited varieties. Comprising of Merlot and Syrah and Malbec, the fruit was hand-picked at optimal ripeness for rosé expression, rather than as a by-product of red wine production. 

The juice was gently pressed with minimal skin contact to preserve purity of colour and flavour, then fermented cool in stainless steel to enhance freshness and aromatic clarity. Bottled early to capture its vitality, the 2025 Pinque is a focused, modern rosé purpose-made and confidently dry, with elegance, energy, and a distinctive saline edge that speaks of its island home