Babich Pinot Noir Rosé is a delightful wine produced by Babich Wines, an internationally renowned, family-owned winery in Auckland, New Zealand. Established in 1916 by Josip Babich, an immigrant from Dalmatia (modern-day Croatia), Babich Wines now owns vineyards in many of New Zealand's key wine regions.
This single vineyard Babich Pinot Noir Rosé from Marlborough’s Rapaura district shows off a pale pink color and a smooth texture with fine fruit tannins and a crisp, refreshing acidity.
The resulting wine is aromatic and inviting, it has scents of raspberry, strawberry, and creamy notes, with hints of dried herbs and sweet pastry in the background. Its dry, refreshing finish makes it perfect for a summer afternoon.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Babich Pinot Noir Rosé is a delightfully light and refreshing rosé with a gorgeous pale pink hue.On the nose, you'll find aromas of strawberry, raspberry, and dried herbs, while on the palate, the wine is bright and juicy with flavors of rose petals and watermelon. The finish is crisp and clean, with a hint of minerality. Enjoy this delightful rosé with a light summer salad or a fruit tart.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Medium
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Gentle
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: Babich
Region: Marlborough
Marlborough is a wine region located in the northeast corner of New Zealand's South Island. It is the country's largest and most important wine-producing region, accounting for over 75% of the nation's total wine production. With its unique combination of geography, climate, and soil, Marlborough has become a world-renowned producer of high-quality wines.
Marlborough's wine industry began in the 1970s, when the first vineyards were planted in the region. Since then, the region has seen tremendous growth, with the number of vineyards increasing from just a handful in the 1970s to over 600 today. Marlborough's wines have become increasingly popular around the world, and the region now produces some of the most sought-after wines in the world.