MOI Wines - Filigree Field Blend Rosé 2021
Moi Wine’s sixth vintage of Rosé was another stellar season. This rosé was made to sit amidst the Filigree family which is Moi Wines' premium range of wines.
“The lively fuchsia and iridescent Paua blue hue will pique your curiosity. Early summer strawberries and lifted raspberry coulis on the nose. Pomegranate, green apple skin, chilli and a salted lime garnish tickles the palate. A succulent and refreshing expression of Waimauku wine. Another rosé with ornate texture which fits into the aptly named "Filigree" range.”
-Renée
The growing season across West Auckland in 2020/21 summer was hot and dry but with timely rains that helped the vines grow enough foliage to ripen yields across the board. Strictly red grape varieties and that were cropped at red wine levels, from a field blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc and a smidgen of Malbec.
Filigree; (noun) ornamental work of fine (typically gold or silver) wire formed into delicate tracery. (From Latin filum ‘thread’ + granum ‘seed’).
An old winemaking friend once said: "wine, like life, is about texture" which in turn influenced my winemaking ever since.
The wines I make are focussed on fine delicate texture, not unlike fine filigree jewellery. The bottles are designed in order to let the wine shine through in it's own glory.
About Moi Wines
Renée, the incredible owner and winemaker of Moi Wines, launched her brand in 2012. Moi (“mwah” – pronounced like a kiss) Wines, or “Moment of Impact Wines” –stems from her ethos that “wine should provide an impact on the palate upon first sip – a wine should always add to the ambience – not take away”. It also reflects her strong philosophy of making a positive impact on the world, loved ones and our communities. Renée loves supporting fundraising events from her communities and uses her wine as a way of connecting and giving back in the best way she can.
Renée keeps things real by getting her hands dirty in every part of the process from tending vines, harvesting, winemaking, label design, sales and wine deliveries. Renée’s focus is to make elegant, textural and age-worthy wines to pair with the thing she loves most – great company and delicious food. Currently she has a full-time job at Westbrook Winery as the Assistant Winemaker. Renée also runs food & beverage events called “The Imbibe Tribe” where, together with other independent beverage producers, she curates food and beverage experiences that both educate and celebrate our local craft beverage producers.
As you can tell, Renée is a busy lady doing amazing things! Her passion is contagious especially, as it is rooted in a strong sense of purpose. If you ever get the chance to meet her, you’ll fall in love with everything she’s about.
First Vintage: 2012
Scale: Changes every year!
Range: Cabernet Franc Red, Pet-Nat, Field Blends – Rosé & Red
“The aim is to bring people together for those special moments while cherishing our unique terroir of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland in the form of small batch premium wines.”
