Two Rivers of Marlborough L’Ile de Beauté Rosé 2016

Pale salmon in colour and beautifully perfumed – rose petals and fresh strawberries come to mind – our top rosé, dry in style, impressed the panel with its lovely primary fruit and quiet authority. Crunchy acids provide tension, drive and length and a hint of leafiness adds complexity to the flavour profile. “It’s a good example of ‘less is more’”, said Ben Glover. “And the balance is bang on.” Helen Morrison felt a pomegranate, watermelon and feta salad would be a fine food match.

• Rosé
• Marlborough - New Zealand
• NZ $24
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• Cellar: 2 year(s)
top 5
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