Rock Ferry Brut Rose 2018

Accolades:

5 Stars & 94/100 Sam Kim
94/100 Cameron Douglas MS, March 2025

This beautifully presented, dry and stylish Methode Traditionelle Brut Rosé from Rock Ferry is a showstopper — and it was never meant to sell at this price. Crafted from 100% Pinot Noir grown in Bendigo, Central Otago, and certified organic, this elegant sparkling rosé delivers all the finesse of fine Champagne for a fraction of the cost.

Rock Ferry may quietly fly under the radar, but their focus on exceptional, organic winemaking shines through in every glass. With its refined strawberry and stonefruit characters, creamy texture, and crisp, dry finish, this sophisticated rosé is the perfect pour for festive celebrations, special occasions, or any excuse to indulge.

“A fine and quite elegant bouquet with scents of fresh strawberry and red peach, layers of lees and mineral, a whisper of white spice and white strawberry. Rich and full aromas. On the palate a dry wine with a fuller-bodied mouthfeel then textures of lees and acidity leading to flavours of white and red strawberry, apple and a touch of white button mushroom. The mousse carries finesse through its finer bubble and mineral in the youthful refreshing acid driven bubble. Well made and ageing nicely, no rush. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2030.” Cameron Douglas MS

“It’s beautifully expressed on the nose, showing sweet strawberry, lemon zest, crunchy apple and yeasty characters. The palate delivers excellent weight and creamy mouthfeel, splendidly framed by finely pitched acidity, finishing wonderfully long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2028.” Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Winery notes (2018 Vintage)
“The clone 10-5 Pinot Noir from our Trig Hill vineyard was hand harvested and whole bunched pressed. The free run juice was then settled for 24 hours before being racked into a mix of seasoned oak barrels and stainless-steel barrels for fermentation. After a short warm fermentation, the wine was left on full lees and underwent indigenous MLF in spring. The wine was then tirage bottled and matured for 3.5 years prior to disgorging. Shows aromas of wild berry, smoke. biscuit, five spices, and cinnamon on the nose with a complex palate of red berry and toast flavours.  Excellent fruit weight and a long finish.”

Certification: Organic

Alcohol: 13.0%

Variety: Pinot Noir

Region: Bendigo, Central Otago, New Zealand