RUA Rosé: Central Otago Pinot Noir in its most joyful form
There’s something undeniably joyful about opening a bottle of Central Otago rosé - especially one made from the region’s hallmark grape, Pinot Noir.
RUA Rosé captures that sense of ease and lightness, offering a fresh expression of the variety that feels made for long lunches, warm evenings and effortless sharing. Crafted from Pinot Noir grown in the winery’s estate vineyards, this rosé is all about purity and vibrancy. The fruit is picked with natural freshness in mind, then gently pressed to achieve its soft blush hue and lifted aromatics. Expect bright notes of wild strawberry, delicate lychee and juicy blood orange, layered with a subtle exotic guava delicacy that keeps each sip refreshing.
It’s a dry, crisp style, beautifully balanced, with just enough texture to make it food‑friendly yet still wonderfully drinkable on its own. Pair it with summer salads, grilled seafood or a simple antipasto platter, and it rises effortlessly to the occasion. RUA Rosé is an invitation to slow down, savour the season, and enjoy Pinot Noir in one of its most relaxed and refreshing forms.
Perfect Pairings
Tamari-glazed Salmon on Brown Rice
Haloumi and Almond Crumbed Fish
Tomato Fattoush Salad with Spicy Yoghurt Dressing
Available at all good liquor retailers and supermarkets or go to mora.co.nz/rua
latest issue:
126
We start by sharing what’s on the dish team’s radar, what we’re watching, listening to and reading. Harry Butterfield puts a twist on his Nonna’s agnolotti, Malissa Fedele reminds us of the importance of fibre, and Phoebe Holden fulfils a long-held dream, sitting down with Yotam Ottolenghi. Autumn is an abundant time, we make the most with pumpkin, kūmara, cabbage, cauliflower, feijoas, apples and pears. We’re dishing up dinners for two, including a Chicken Dumpling Lasagne, alongside easy weeknight meals. We honour our mums, revisit timeless classics, and add a little baking challenge. This issue, we encourage you to slow down, to enjoy writing your shopping list, and spending time in the kitchen. Because even when life feels relentless, there’s always space to share something delicious.