9. Matahiwi Estate Brut Rosé
Producer: Matahiwi Estate
Region: Wairarapa
Country: New Zealand
Grape(s): Pinot Noir (65%), Chardonnay (35%)
Vintage: NV
Price: £10-15
Residual sugar: Brut (10g/l)
Medal: Silver – The Global Rosé Masters 2020
Proving that New Zealand can play alongside Italy when it comes to affordable fruity pink fizz, this sparkling from Matahiwi Estate has plenty of ripe red berry fruits, frothy fizziness, and palate-cleansing apple and citrus characters too.