Central Otago Rose

Central Otago's rose is a natural byproduct of the region's Pinot Noir focus, made either by bleeding off a portion of red wine juice early in fermentation or through a shorter, dedicated maceration on Pinot Noir skins. The result tends to be a deeper, more savoury style than rose made further north, with more red fruit character and structure than the pale, delicate styles associated with Provence. Cool nights help preserve the acidity needed to keep these wines fresh despite their fuller colour and flavour. If Pinot Noir itself is what drew you here, Central Otago Pinot Noir covers the region's signature red. For rose more broadly, Rose covers styles from right around the world.