Vineyard flavour profiles
The Rose family have continued to grow their land holdings; focusing on the northern side of the Wairau Valley.
The proximity of the vineyards to the winery means the fruit is processed within an hour of being picked, maximising flavour concentration and freshness and quality.
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There are distinct differences in the flavour profiles of each vineyard, allowing chief winemaker, Sam Rose and his team to create elegant, beautifully balanced wines year on year.
Home Block
Home Block is the home of some our oldest vines, and some of the oldest Pinot Gris vines in Marlborough, this vineyard gives the consistency and weight for which the Rapaura subregion has become famous. This vineyard is classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, citrus driven, and all about the minerality and fine line acidity.
Cravens
Cravens lies one kilometer from Hillocks vineyard, and produces fruit with spicy thiols, concentrated lime and focused acidity - that is both chalky and pithy.
Longbend
Longbend is considered the outlier as it is situated closer to the sea, bordering the Opawa River, yet is still just 30 minutes from the winery. The area has a high salinity with the maritime influence, intensely concentrated fruit characters and has mineral intensity from the heavy soils. Known for its pungent and strong characteristics Longbend always delivers a delicious blending component. The fruit thiol has dominant aromatics and softer almost, cuddly acidity.
Hillock
Hillocks vineyard grows punchy, juicy grapes with a real fruit sweetness that is exuberant and lively.