Why I chose it:

- How can they do it at this price? I guess the answer is “volume” but this wine is technically very good indeed.

- Rose has become a popular choice in recent years

- 2023 was a good Marlborough vintage

What does it taste like?

- Moderately deep-hued rose (A lot of people prefer paler Rosé but they should remember “the deeper the colour the richer the flavour” in an off-dry style with crushed raspberry and candy floss flavours. Quite intense with a refreshing cut of bright acidity and a lingering finish. A real crowd-pleaser.

Why it’s a bargain:

- It’s very price-friendly

- I gave it a good score at a blind tasting. If I’d had to guess a price it would have been over $20

Where can you buy it?

- Countdown $13 (check the vintage), Blackmarket.co.nz case of six bottles $77.94 (equ. $12.99 + Frt)

Food match?

- I like “pink foods” such as prawns, crayfish or scampi



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Why I chose it: 
- How can they do it at this price? I guess the answer is “volume” but this wine is technically very good indeed. 
- Rose has become a popular choice in recent years 
- 2023 was a good Marlborough vintage 
What does it taste like? 
- Moderately deep-hued rose (A lot of people prefer paler Rosé but they should remember “the deeper the colour the richer the flavour” in an off-dry style with crushed raspberry and candy floss flavours. Quite intense with a refreshing cut of bright acidity and a lingering finish. A real crowd-pleaser. 
Why it’s a bargain: 
- It’s very price-friendly 
- I gave it a good score at a blind tasting. If I’d had to guess a price it would have been over $20 
Where can you buy it? 
- Countdown $13 (check the vintage), Blackmarket.co.nz case of six bottles $77.94 (equ. $12.99 + Frt) 
Food match? 
- I like “pink foods” such as prawns, crayfish or scampi 
 
LISTEN ABOVE

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