2016 Rosé

Grava was founded in 2014 by experienced winemaker Alistair Gardner, his wife Karla Falloon and her family. The well-established vineyard sits on the alluvial soils of the Southern Wairarapa in the heart of the winegrowing region of Martinborough. It produces high quality wines from Pinot Noir, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Alistair is grava’s viticulturist and winemaker and uses traditional and modern viticultural and oenological methods in the vineyard and winemaking operations. The grapes are all hand-harvested and grown using sustainable practices with Alistair overseeing all stages of vine upkeep, crop growth and fruit maturity to produce the best quality fruit for processing and fermentation. Alistair’s attention to detail, extensive international knowledge and dedication to excellence characterises the grava vineyard and winery operations.

“The mouthfeel balances richness and fruitiness with thirst-quenching freshness from good underlying acidity. The wine flows positively along a very fine-textured line leading to a lingering, delicately nuanced finish. This is a rich and fruity off-dry rosé with quince and watermelon flavours along with floral and confectionary nuances on a mouthwatering palate.” – 4 Stars Raymond Chan