Two Rivers, Isle of Beauty Rosé 2020
62% of this vintage sourced from Dayvinleigh Vineyard
New Zealand Aromatic Wine Competition 2020 – GOLD
Cameron Douglas, MS – 92 points, premium
“Floral, ripe, delicate, fruity and a decidedly pretty bouquet with aromas of white blossoms and light red berry fruits. On the palate - mouth-watering acidity gives way to flavours of red melon and cranberry, white strawberry and tropical fruits. The delicate blossom note returns long with a touch of stony minerality. No mistaking the acidity and crunchy textures. Balanced and well made.”- Aug 2020
Sam Kim, NZ – 5 stars, 94 points
“Exquisitely elegant and delicately fragrant, the wine shows crunchy apple, white flesh nectarine, lemon peel and white floral aromas on the nose, followed by a finely focused palate that's persistent and linear. It's light and fabulous poised with juicy flavours, finishing splendidly long and crisp.” – Aug 2020
Angie Atkinson, The Wine Writer – 5 stars
“I’m obsessed with the packaging, very smart and super pretty. A lovely pale pink with bright, fresh aromas of sweet cherry, lemon pith, green apple, and white blossom. The dry, softly textured palate has flavours of ripe citrus, apple, cranberry and wet stone minerality with mouth watering acidity. This wine is crisp, elegant, and delightful to drink.” – Aug 2020
Raymond Chan Wine Reviews NZ – 5 stars, 18.5/20
“Bright, light salmon-pink with a tinge of rose-gold, even throughout. The bouquet is elegant with subtleties of flower petals, honeydew melon, cranberries and fresh oregano. Light-bodied, dry to taste, amalgam flavours of watermelon, honeydew melon, cranberries, sherbet, melded with wild herbs and green peppercorn. The fruit flavours are well-proportioned with sweet and sour fruit, pure and vibrant; balanced lacy acidity flows with vitality, unveiling deep fragrances of flower petals, wild herbs, sea salt to linearity. The mouthfeel is smooth and light with vibrancy, a light note of green peppercorn is lifting and appealing. This is a light, and crisp dry rose with attractive fruit flavours, balanced acidity and freshness, lingers with subtle floral, herbs and sea salt.”- Candice Chow, Aug 2020
Yvonne Lorkin, NZ – 5 stars
“Boasting the most perfect pink diamond colour, it’s like a liquid version of JLo, Beyoncé and Mariah’s engagement rings. While this Southern stunner might hail from Marlborough, each sip catapults you to the island of Corsica in Southern France, which is where winemaker David Clouston honed his rosé skills. Deliciously dry and pinging with pink peppercorn and ripe raspberry on the nose and palate, it’s laced with zesty seabreeze and summer florals, crammed with crunchy acidity and boasts mineral-driven, marathon-like length of flavour. An outrageously pretty wine.” – Oct 2020
Bob Campbell MW, NZ – 92 points, 4 stars
“Pale pink rosé with delicate red rose petal, raspberry and subtle oyster-shell flavours supported by tangy acidity that helps drive a lingering and bone-dry finish.” – Aug 2020
Michael Cooper, NZ – 4 ½ stars
“Pale pink, it is a vivacious, medium-bodied wine with fresh, youthful, strawberryish flavours, hints of spices and apricots, good intensity, and a dry (1.3 grams/litre of residual sugar), lingering finish. Well worth trying.” - Jan 2021
