Mount Riley The Bonnie Marlborough Pinot Rosé 2025

Description

Dry, Nectarine, Strawberry

"This is instantly appealing on the nose with sweet strawberry, nectarine, crunchy apple, and lemon peel aromas. The palate delivers juicy fruit flavours with a fine texture and zesty acidity, offering fabulous drinking. At its best: now to 2027" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jun 2025

"An excellent bouquet of red cherry and plum laced with scents of strawberry and wet stone mineral. There’s a light dried herb layer adding bread and flavours as well. Crisp and dry with a vibrant core of fruit framed by acidity and delicate chalky fruit tannins with a fine lees edge. Well made and ready to drink from 2025 through January 2027" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Sep 2025

Pale pink (salmon). Bright and fresh with aromatics of strawberry, nectarine, crunchy apple and lemon peel aromas. Dry in style with delicate red fruit and refreshing acidity. The palate delivers juicy fruit with a fine texture and zesty acidity.

Our 2025 Rosé was made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Harvested in the cool hours of the morning to retain freshness and vibrancy, followed by direct pressing without maceration to achieve the perfect flavour balance and pale blush colour. 

The 25 season began early, with an excellent flowering period leading to full bunches and initial estimates pointed towards higher than average yields. Fortunately, the weather in the run up to harvest was very kind. Sensational dry conditions from Christmas through to harvest ensured there were no disease issues. Cooler temperatures throughout January and February were beneficial in slowing down sugar accumulation and extending the ripening period allowing a longer hang time laying the foundation for more aromatic intense fruit.

Food Pairing: Drinking well immediately; this wine can be enjoyed until late 2027. Great on a summer afternoon matched with crayfish, salad nicoise or simple cold cuts while on a picnic