Rosé
Born of the Waihopai Valley, The Ned represents the vibrant diversity that is so prevalent in the Marlborough wine-growing region. One of Marlborough’s famous peaks, The Ned mountain served as the playground for Marisco founder, Brent Marris, during his youth. The ethos “Young At Heart” encapsulates this wine; a true expression of grassroots winemaking that places the energy and liveliness of adventure in every bottle.
Tasting Notes
A fragrant bouquet of rose petals and hints of wild raspberry precedes the seamless palate. With a plush array of bright tangy berry flavors, this wine is refreshed and framed by crisp acid edges and the gentle brush of fine fruit tannin.
Vintage Notes
Vintage 2024 will be remembered for being one of Marlborough’s smaller vintages but also, for producing exceptional fruit quality. Despite a dry winter and resulting low ground moisture levels, full dams and positive river flows supplied essential soil moisture for the start of the growing season with budburst in mid-September. Minimal frosts occurred, and though November and December were warm, below-average temperatures potentially contributed to the smaller vintage. From December to February, temperatures rose sharply, accompanied by above-average sunshine and below-average rainfall, leading to drought concerns and an early start to harvest. Perfect weather aided steady picking from February until mid-April, allowing fruit to be picked in perfect condition at peak ripeness delivering consistent levels of concentration and complexity of flavor.
Winemaking
Gently pressed to minimize color and tannin pick up; the resulting juices are fermented in temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks with select yeast strains, chosen for their ability to capture and enhance aromatic intensity whilst contributing positive palate texture attributes.
Technical Information
- Vintage:
- 2024
- Alcohol:
- 12.5%
- RS:
- 4G/L
- PH:
- 3.24
- TA:
- 5.75G/L
