• Dry style
• Strawberry & cherry
• Florals & spice
• Crisp & lively

"Fine and elegantly expressed, the wine shows apricot, strawberry, Gala apple and subtle spice aromas on the nose, followed by a brightly fruited palate offering fine texture and juicy flavours. Crisp and lively with a lengthy refreshing finish" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2023

"Bright, even, pale blush pink. The nose is intense, packed with strawberry, cherry and sweet floral aromas. Medium-bodied, aromas of strawberry and cherry interweave with rose petals and subtle black pepper. The aromas are intense with depth, carried by crisp acidity, and a hint of peppery dusting on the finish adds interest" Canice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Aug 2023

"Fragrant, charming Rosé with cherry, raspberry, peaches and cream aromas. The wine is dry, but not austere. Nicely balanced with a lingering and tangy finish. Good purity and very refreshing" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Aug 2023

"Another classic Rosé from the PB team with aromas and flavours of fresh red cherry and saffron spice, mineral, some strawberry and flowers. Plush, ripe, fruity and dry on the finish, what’s not to like about this wine. A whisper of super fine tannins, plenty of acidity for crunch and freshness, a touch of baking spice and flavours that are waiting for summer to arrive. best drinking from late 2023 through end of summer 2026" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Jul 2023

Raspberry and cherry fruit, candied apple and watermelon aromas. Good palate weight, fresh raspberry flavour, finishing with blackberry tartness. Fermentation was in stainless tank, before a portion was transferred to older French oak barrels for a short period to add texture to the palate.

Established in 1996, proudly family owned and managed, Borthwick Vineyard produces wines that are a direct reflection of the Gladstone region, New Zealand. Ancient stony, alluvial soils, a cool climate, sustainable practices and minimal intervention in the vineyard and winery, mean our wines display distinctive single vineyard characteristics.

Several different Pinot Noir clones are selected for the Rosé; we feel this adds layers of flavour to the resulting wine. Two vineyards provided the fruit for the 2022 Pinot Rose.

The growing season for the 2023 vintage. saw an early budburst with high growing degree days resulting in an earlier than usual harvest. 2023 provided some challenging growing conditions but good vineyard and canopy management and many extra hours amongst the canopy during the lead up to harvest produced clean ripe fruit at harvest time. Great flavours colour and balance across the varietals.

Two techniques were used to obtain the juice for the Rose ferments. Berries were crushed and gently pressed for one portion. For the other portion, different pinot noir vats were selected and after a few hours of skin contact a small volume was drawn off each and combined. The juices were settled and then racked to stainless tank for fermentation.