Misha's Vineyard
The Soloist Rosé 2025 750ml

94/100 Excellent “There’s instant impact from the bouquet with a fragrant, floral and fruity lift as the wine engages the senses, aromas of fresh red cherries and strawberry flesh, some wild red flowers with a seam of savoury spice showcases style and region. Satin-smooth as the wine touches the palate, super fine fruit tannins and plenty of acidity deliver a mouthfeel of freshness and youth. Balanced and well made with a plush salivating texture. Best drinking from day of purchase through end of summer 2027.” Nov 2024 (Cameron Douglas, MS, www.camdouglasms.com)

  95/100 “Bright, even, pale salmon. This has a fragrant bouquet, packed with aromas of rose petals, sweet floral, strawberry and a touch of pepper. Medium-bodied, the intense aromatics graze a silky, effortless mouthfeel; refreshing acidity drives a long, refined, dry finish. The Soloist Pinot Rose is one of New Zealand's finest Roses, deliverying consistent quality and an alluring profile. Serve as an aperitif or match with wagyu bresaola over the next 3 years. The fruit was lightly crushed, retaining stalks, into picking bins for an average of 3 hours on skins. The majority of juice was fermented in stainless steel, 7% was fermented in older oak. 14% alc, 2 g/l RS. 19/20 pts (95 pts) Jan 2026 (Candice Chow, @candicewinechat www.raymondchanwinereviews.com)