Tantalus Estate Rosé 2023, WaihekeTasting Notes: This Ros is a Merlot dominant blend offering intense aromas of rose petal infused strawberry compote, watermelon and hints of ginger. A generous palate of fresh red berries, pink grapefruit and Tahitian lime compliment the cirtus backbone. With its crisp lively acidity and a flinty mineralitity this Ros would match a wide range of summer dishes and experiences.

Colour: Dark Amber with copper highlights

The Bulgarian Rose is extracted by gently pressing essential oils from the petals

Beautifully full flavoured nose

with aromas of Orange blossom

using modern hygienic extraction techniques

Lightly pressed and stress fermented it is a very pale pink with an underlying minerality

with citrusy

This lower temperature slows the second fermentation

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along with notes of liquorice

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