INVIVO X , SARAH JESSICA PARKER ROSÉ 2021
The third vintage of this wildly popular premium Rosé comes from the South of France and has been crafted in partnership with a family estate from South of France, Sarah Jessica Parker and Invivo. Samples were couriered from France to Sarah Jessica in New York, and to Invivo’s Tim and Rob in New Zealand. The trio then spend an afternoon together, virtually, tasting and perfecting the final blend.
TASTING NOTES
Pale pink in colour, sitting well within the classic South of France “pale and dry” spectrum. The nose is lifted and expressive with perfumed aromas of pink florals, red berries, subtle herb and minerals. The palate is fresh, vibrant and fruitful with savoury notes delivering a fine, even, long finish of strawberries, rose petal and fresh herbs.
ACCOLADES
89 Points, Wine Align
90 Points, James Suckling
Silver Badge, International Wine Challenge
Gold/5 Star and ‘Best Buy’, Cuisine
Gold Medal, San Francisco International Wine Challenge
COUNTRY
FRANCE
REGION
SOUTH OF FRANCE
APPELLATION
VIN DE FRANCE ROSÉ
This wine has been crafted in collaboration with the family estate from Provence, Vins Chevron Villette. The grapes come from the famous ‘Golden Triangle’, situated in Saint Tropez, inland between Puget‑Ville, Les Arcs and Le Thoronet Abbey, which was built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century. Le Thoronet is known for its clay‑limestone soil, while Puget‑Ville & Les Arcs are of Argilo‑siliceous soil.
WINEMAKING
The grapes were completely whole bunch fermented, with a short maceration of only a few hours. This was enough to impart fantastic colour and texture. Following a soft pressing, the juice was given a cool fermentation in stainless steel and allowed to ferment to almost complete dryness. Maturation on lees in stainless steel then added texture. Malo‑lactic fermentation was prevented to ensure vibrancy.
INVIVO WINEMAKER ROB & SARAH JESSICA’S FOOD MATCHES
Perfect chilled as an aperitive with Picholine olives or as food wine with grilled fish, salad and goat cheese.
Try a glass alongside a classic caesar salad (go heavy on the anchovies!) or the classic French dish grilled lamb with ‘herbes de Provence’.
One of Rob’s favorite food matches is crispy fries or ‘frites’ as the French call them, with a pot of aioli on the side (an indulgent sauce made from mayonnaise, garlic, olive oil and salt).
Sarah Jessica’s favorite food pairings are Chinese food, cheese and pizza.
