"Aromatic, fruity rosé with cherry, strawberry and subtle spicy flavours. A suggestion of sweetness is balanced by fresh acidity to give a dry-ish finish. A charmer" Taste Magazine, Taste's Top Wine Awards, 2018

This Cellar Selection Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé captures summer in a glass. Aromatics of freshly picked raspberries and strawberries combine with fresh herbs and delicate florals. The flavours on the palate are reminiscent of juicy watermelon and red cherries, finishing with crisp refreshing texture (like crunching on pomegranate seeds). To be enjoyed year round!

The 2018 growing season started with an excellent spring and a strong flowering period which was followed but a long spell of hot weather with regular rainfall events through the summer months. With ample solid moisture Villa Maria's harvest started earlier than the previous two vintages. Luckily the cooler autumn weather helped retain natural acidity as the season progressed. Despite the challenges in the season due to intermittent rainfall events, the Marlborough winery team are delighted with the quality and flavours of the wines this year.

All grapes are harvested in cool night temperatures to protect and enhance aromatics. Clear juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks using selected aromatic yeast strains at cool temperatures. The wine is left on yeast lees for a closely monitored period to build palate weight and texture into the wine, without compromising freshness.