Seifried Nelson Rosé 2026

91 Points (4.5 Stars) - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, June 2026

Vineyard: Seifried Brightwater vineyard
Date of Harvest: Late March 2026
pH of Wine: 3.05
T.A of Wine: 6.7g/L
Residual Sugar: 7.7g/L
Alcohol: 13%
Suitable for Vegetarian and Vegans: Yes

Our Brightwater vineyard lies about 15km from the coast and is nestled under the Richmond Ranges on the southern end of the Waimea Plains. The soil is a combination of rocks and river boulders, which is hard on farm equipment but vital for holding the warmth of Nelson’s sun and ripening grapes. Low nutrient and water levels in the vineyard help to restrict plant vigour, producing fruit with lively, concentrated flavour. To further enhance aromatics, we remove leaves to allow light penetration and air movement around the fruiting zone.

Parcels of Malbec were picked incrementally in March 2026 at the peak of flavour and grape ripeness. Drained juice was settled, warmed and inoculated for a clean, crisp, fermentation to retain the lovely fruit characters. The wine had a brief period on yeast lees to build palate weight and texture, before being stabilised and bottled in June 2026.