ROSÉ du CYGNE
Our prestige rosé · North Canterbury
IWSC Silver, 94 points, and five stars from Michael Cooper. Our most celebrated rosé, from some of New Zealand's oldest vines.
- Tasting notes: blood orange, apricot and yellow peach, with subtle smokiness and mineral elegance.
- Old-vine estate Pinot Noir, 6 months in barrel
- Hand-picked from our Waipara vineyard
- Drink now or cellar until 2032
A beautifully composed gift, this hand-harvested, old-vine Pinot Noir rosé combines finesse, texture and quiet confidence.
Technical information
Tasting notes
ColourPale pink, faintly orange.
NoseBlood orange and apricot, with a subtle smokiness.
PalateSilky and very finely textured, with mineral elegance, ripe red apple, yellow peach and delicate strawberry, and a lingering finish. Partly barrel-fermented for a distinct touch of complexity.
Perfect for
The rosé loverLong lunchesA gift that impresses
Rosé du Cygne is our top rosé, from the oldest vines on our vineyard. It's the wine that puts Dancing Water among the world's leading rosé producers.
Dancing Water was one of just three rosé producers shortlisted worldwide. The Real Review Top Wineries of New Zealand, 2025 and 2026.
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A beautifully composed gift, this hand-harvested, old-vine Pinot Noir rosé combines finesse, texture and quiet confidence.
Awards and scores
IWSC 2026: Silver, 94 points
Michael Cooper: 5 stars
Decanter: Discover North Canterbury feature, April 2026
Shipping and delivery
Complimentary delivery throughout New Zealand on all DWW orders. For international deliveries to most countries, direct to your door, contact us on info@dww.co.nz
Auckland: next day if ordered before 11am
North Island (excl. Auckland): 1-2 working days
South Island: 2-3 working days
Allow an extra 2 days for rural deliveries. No PO Box deliveries.
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