Au Contraire Rosé (75cl, 13.8%)

Au Contraire Rosé is a rosé wine made entirely from Pinot Noir, sourced from Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, California. It draws fruit from vineyard sites in and around the Green Valley sub-appellation, a cool-climate area known for foggy mornings and long growing seasons that preserve acidity. Winemaker Tom Hinde oversees production, and the grapes are pressed at an unusually gentle 0.04 bar to control skin contact and colour extraction. The nose opens with candied watermelon and salted raspberry, followed by cherry, strawberry and quince, with a subtle citrus lift and light floral quality. The palate is bright and fruit-forward, with strawberry and sweet cream, firm minerality, earthy tangerine zest and a whisper of warm spice. The finish is crisp and clean, with lingering orange zest and a faint mineral crunch.