Hare’s Embrace Rosé

Description

Description:

The long hot sunny days of 2025 provided the perfect ripening conditions for our Pinot Noir enabling us to produce our first ever rosé. Perfect for sipping on a sunny day this fresh, fruity wine reveals aromas of wild strawberries and raspberries and flavours of summer fruits, pear and pineapple which linger on the palate.
A perfect wine for sharing at a summer gathering or savouring at sunset with those you love.

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Pale Salmon
Nose: Floral aromas & wild strawberry
Palate: Summer fruits, pear & pineapple

Awards:

IWSC 2026 – Silver – 94 points
Our first go at entering any of our wines in the IWSC awards and we received 94 points for our Hare’s Embrace 2025!

What the Judges said:

Subtle, inviting aromas of fresh strawberries and wild red berries lead to a creamy, elegant palate of refreshing grapefruit peel and delicate floral notes.

IEWA 2026 – Silver
After the success of the IWSC win came another Silver Medal in blind tastings by a panel of expert judges in the fantastic 2026 Independent English Wine Awards.

What the Judges said:

A clean and well-crafted rosé showing attractive fruit character and a fresh, balanced style. The wine presents attractively, with a nose of good to very good intensity and quality. Aromatically, it offers bright red fruit notes, particularly cranberry and redcurrant, alongside a subtle aromatic lift that gives the wine charm and elegance. The overall impression is refined and inviting rather than overtly expressive.

On the palate, the wine is clean with moderate to good intensity, delivering a crisp and refreshing profile. Red berry fruit carries through clearly, supported by lively acidity that provides energy and definition. The style is composed and understated, favouring balance and drinkability over richness or weight.

Acidity is a defining feature, bringing brightness and a tangy freshness that enhances the wine’s appeal. While prominent, it remains well integrated, helping to preserve the wine’s sense of poise and keeping the fruit focused and vibrant.

Complexity is moderate, with the wine succeeding through purity, consistency and balance rather than layered development. The finish is clean and moderately persistent, with fruit and freshness carrying through harmoniously and leaving a refreshing impression.

Overall, this is a very well-made rosé that combines attractive fruit character with freshness and subtlety. While not aiming for power or complexity, it delivers a polished and highly drinkable expression.

Food Pairings:

Fresh Summer Salads

• Strawberry, spinach, and feta salad
• Pear, walnut, and goat’s cheese salad
• Mixed leaf salad with grilled chicken and raspberries
• Watermelon, mint, and feta salad

Light Seafood

• Grilled prawns with lemon and herbs
• Smoked salmon with crème fraîche and dill
• Tuna niçoise salad
• Crab and avocado salad

Lightly Poultry

• Roast chicken with thyme and lemon
• Chicken with strawberry balsamic glaze
• Turkey and cranberry salad

Mediterranean & Lightly Spiced Foods

• Mediterranean mezze (hummus, olives, grilled vegetables)
• Prosciutto with melon
• Grilled vegetable skewers with herbs
• Chicken souvlaki with tzatziki

Cheese Pairings

• Brie
• Camembert
• Mild goat’s cheese
• Fresh ricotta with honey and herbs

General Pairing Guidance

This style of English rosé pairs best with fresh, fruit-accented, herbaceous, or lightly savoury dishes. Avoid very heavy sauces or strongly smoky flavours, which may overpower the wine’s delicate floral and strawberry aromatics.

Technical Information:

Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Source: Penn Oast Vineyard, Manor Lane, Hollingbourne
Harvest Date: 04/10/2025
Harvest Method: 100% Hand picked
Wine Making: Lightly pressed, cold settled & racked. A clean wine yeast was used and the wine was heat and cold stabilised and a little sugar was added prior to bottling.
Bottling Date: 25/02/2026
Alcohol: 11.5%
Vegetarian: Yes
Vegan: Yes