2025 Alayna Pinot Rosé

Vineyards

Fruit for the Alayna Rose was sourced from our Somerset vineyard in the Southern Waihopai Valley system.

Weather

Lovely sunny days and warm weather graced the region and our vineyards during all critical growth stages and carried on right through vintage till late April. Little to no rain during the summer months meant that the bunches produced were generally smaller, with tight berry architecture and smaller, concentrated berries. Harvest progressed perfectly with little to no pressure to pick, and we were able to leave fruit out on the vine to get the most from the growing season. 2025
will be long remembered as one of the best vintages in recent years at Jackson Estate.

Harvest

Fruit for the Rosé was harvested in one single pick early in the morning to ensure nice cool fruit temperatures to retain aromatics and precision prior to processing at the winery.

Vinification

The rows selected for this Rosé were harvested early in the morning and then destemmed into a tank, where they were left on skins for 3 hours. The lightly coloured juice was then drained via the Saignee method to a stainless steel tank. This was then settled, racked, warmed and inoculated with a rose’ specific yeast. The juice was then fermented cool to ensure the wine retained its bright aromatics and freshness, then left to sit for 3 months on light lees to build texture, before being prepared for bottling mid-year 2025.

Cellaring & Serving

Serve rosé around 8-12 degrees Celsius & consume within 3 days (with the cap on and in the fridge).

Cellaring potential, best enjoyed early or up 3-4 years kept around 12 - 15 degrees Celsius.

Gourmet Pairings

Rosé wines like the Alayna Pinot Rosé pair particularly well with lighter, fresh dishes that have a balance of acidity and sweetness. Think about pairing it with vibrant summer salads, seafood, or grilled vegetables. Try a Watermelon, Mint and Feta Salad, or Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lemon and Herb Marinade.