Waipara Hills Waipara Valley Pinot Noir Rose 2018

Stephen Wong, Second Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“A pale ros?. Subtle watermelon and floral notes. Quite light and upfront, easy-drinking. Quite light and refreshing with the dish, but also a bit astringent on the end”

Andrea Pritzker, Third Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Mid-depth rose petal pink. Lifted aromas of fresh strawberries unfold to reveal a crisp, lively palate with bright fresh-picked strawberry notes to the finish. The earthy notes of the beetroot dish clash with the lively acidity of the rose.”

Warren Gibson, First Term Chairman of Judges, Eleventh Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Fresh and vibrant. Palate similar. Nice vibrant fruit. A good match with the goat?s cheese match. Long, lingering flavours persist.”

Corey Ryan, Second Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Dull pink / salmon colour, lifted simple red fruits. The palate is dry flinty and textural, focused and refined. The pairing works well, highlighting the fleshy fruits of the rose and beetroot flavours. The goats cheese richness surrounds the rose texture and the wines acidity cuts a crisp finish.”

Stuart James Halliday, Fourth Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Bright and fresh, some savoury earthy flavours, dry, with some elegant tannin structure on the palate, works really well with the beetroot”

Susan Bastian, Fifth Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Pale salmon pink. Dried flowers and herbs. Rich fruit, bright acid. Clean refreshing finish. Dish highlights the wine phenolics slightly.”

Mark Robertson, Eighth Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Attractive colour. Citrus floral aroma with requisite red fruits underpinning. Palate feels a little dilute but id delicate and purposeful having very good length based on strawberry/raspberry flavours. With Food ? this works. Citrus is the vehicle for the red fruit and carries it past fruit onto finish of the wine. Tannin (a little) also helps with cut through.”