Pelorus Rose Cloudy Bay N.V.
Country
New Zealand
Region
Marlborough
Producer
Cloudy Bay Wines
Grape(s)
Chardonnay (50%)
Pinot Noir (50%)
Type
Sparkling
Style
Fizz
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
12.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
Yes
Egg
No
Region
Marlborough is by far New Zealand’s largest grape growing region with more than two-thirds of all plantings. First planted in 1873 it is known in the region by the Maori name, Kei puta te Wairau meaning ‘the place with the hole in the cloud’ due to its very high 2,410 sunshine hours a year. High sunshine and a dry growing season help to create the famous intense flavours. Generally, plantings are in two main valleys of Wairau and Awatere. Much of the land is alluvial river basin with well-drained soils that provide an ideal for Sauvignon Blanc and clay slopes better suited Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.
Producer
Cloudy Bay Vineyards was established in 1985 by Cape Mentelle Vineyards in Western Australia, and is today part of Estates & Wines, The Moët Hennessy Wine Division. The winery and vineyards are situated in the Wairau Valley in Marlborough at the northern end of New Zealand`s South Island. The winery is named after the bay at the eastern extreme of the Wairau Valley, named so by Captain Cook on his voyage to New Zealand in 1770. Cloudy Bay has 250 hectares over four estate vineyards, and long-term supply agreements with nine Wairau Valley growers. The main varieties grown are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with lesser quantities of Gewurztraminer, Riesling, and Pinot Gris.
Tasting Notes
Cloudy Bay’s Pelorus Rosé showcases the vibrant, elegant style of Marlborough, combining Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for a beautifully fresh and expressive wine. Pale pink in colour, it offers delicate aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant, followed by a crisp, lively palate with refreshing citrus and subtle floral notes. Bright acidity and a dry, clean finish give the wine excellent poise and drinkability.
Food
A refined rosé that is equally at home as an aperitif or alongside seafood, salads and lighter summer dishes.
