Novum Rosé 2025 by Novum Wines in Marlborough is a seriously sophisticated, terroir‑driven pinot noir rosé – bright, nuanced and built with the same care as good pinot, not just saigné leftovers. This Novum Marlborough Rosé 2025 shows a translucent soft‑pink hue and delicately scented aromas of wild berries, white peach, plum, melon and strawberry, with hints of spice, dried herbs and rose‑petal charm.

Initially fresh and vibrant on the palate, Novum Rosé 2025 delivers white peach, raspberry and cherry, plus red and yellow plum, all carried through a juicy mid‑palate with subtle textural weight. It’s dry (<1 g/L RS), balanced by crunchy acidity and a long, lively, lingering finish, making it far more serious than your average Marlborough rosé and capable of 2–3 years’ cellaring.

I’d be pouring Novum Rosé 2025 with charcuterie, grilled prawns, salmon, niçoise salad, Mediterranean vegetable dishes or just as a classy sundowner any time of day or night. It’s vegan‑friendly, small‑batch and absolutely geared for people who want their rosé to be elegant, concentrated and food‑ready, not just pink and simple.