Invivo Marlborough Sophie’s Rose 2011

Country: New Zealand

Region: Marlborough and Northland

Vineyards: Hardings Road and Lochiel Mangawhai

Variety: 80% Pinot Noir, 15% Merlot 5% Sauvignon blanc

Harvest date: 2nd-15th April 2011

Brix at Harvest: 21.6- 22.8

Cellaring: 1-2 years

Winemaker: Rob Cameron

 

Winemaking:

A section of the premium Pinot Noir from our Harding’s Rd grower was selected early in the season for Rose Production. This vineyard normally produces top quality table wine and so had the potential to make excellent Rose. For the first time we have included Merlot rose into the blend from the warmer climate of Northland. This small vineyard produces premium Merlot wines and Rose’s and the addition adds another dimension in texture and fruit flavours to Sophie’s Rose

 

Anaylsis:

Residual Sugar: 3.2g/L

Ph: 3.39

TA: 6.4

Alcohol: 13.4%

 

Tasting Notes:

Sophie’s Rose, so named after Sophie Findlay of Zambesi who helped design INVIVO’s unique branding, is alluring at first glance. The wine has Beautiful Rose petal colour and aromas for crushed strawberries with a hint of tropical fruit and citrus. The palate is vibrant and full in the mouth with pronounced berry and citrus and sweetness only to balance acidity. This wine is a perfect summer drink and will accompany barbeque, salads and seafood extremely well.