Peregrine Rosé 2026 is a dry, organic Pinot Noir rosé from Central Otago, with cherry blossom, watermelon and pretty red berry fruit. It was rated 93 POINTS by Cameron Douglas MS, and Peregrine call it "a gorgeous summer wine". A lovely wine for anyone who likes crisp, fragrant rosé.
In the glass it shows a blush pink colour and a delicate perfume with a faint hint of Turkish delight. It is elegant and beautifully balanced, finishing clean and refreshing.
This is a wine for those of us who enjoy a delicate, pretty rosé on a warm afternoon. It would pair well with light salads and seafood, and it is a fantastic weekend wine for the summer ahead.
Peregrine's landmark winery in Gibbston, completed in 2003, was designed to evoke the rotation of a falcon's wing in flight.
What it tastes like
The wine has finely tuned fruit tannins and a rush of fresh acidity, which Cameron Douglas, MS found mouth-watering, with fresh red cherry, strawberry, rose and a twist of citrus. He also noted a light mineral quality and a soft saline touch that add to its complexity. It's delicious.
Style at a glance
- Body: light and elegant
- Sweetness: dry (3 g/L residual sugar)
- Acidity: fresh and mouth-watering
- Oak: none; fermented in stainless steel to keep it fresh and fruity
- Style: fragrant, dry, delicate, organic
Food to enjoy this with
- Grilled prawns with chilli and lime
- Salmon sashimi or a salmon poke bowl
- Salade Niçoise
- Charcuterie and soft cheeses
- Goat cheese, beetroot and rocket salad
- Something unexpected: a watermelon, feta and mint salad. The wine's own watermelon note picks up the fruit, and its fresh acidity balances the salty feta.
Who makes it
Peregrine is owned by the McLachlan family, who have taken a hands-on approach to winemaking since 1998. Estate owner Lindsay McLachlan is involved at every stage, from growing the organic fruit to selling the wine, and Fraser McLachlan, who joined the business in 2012, is now CEO. Peregrine has also worked with the Wingspan Birds of Prey Trust, the Department of Conservation and the Fiordland Conservation Trust to protect some of New Zealand's rarest native birds.
Most of the fruit for this rosé comes from Pisa, where a warm, steady climate and light, stony soils give a long summer for balanced ripening, with the rest from Peregrine's estate vineyards in Bendigo, the hottest and driest of their sub-regions. The vineyards are farmed organically, with no synthetic fertilisers and compost made on the estate.
Winemaker Nadine Cross has led the winemaking at Peregrine since 2010, after vintages in France, California and Marlborough. For the 2026 vintage, the rosé is 100% Pinot Noir, 81% from Pisa and 19% from Peregrine Estate Bendigo. The grapes were hand-picked early to keep freshness, given a 3-hour press with minimal skin contact for its pale colour, and fermented cool at 13–14°C in stainless steel tanks.
About the vintage
Peregrine describe 2026 as a cooler than average growing season, with a slow, extended ripening period. A mild autumn brought warmer days and cool nights, so the flavours developed gradually while keeping their freshness and acidity, and a later than usual harvest gave concentrated, expressive fruit.
Critic scores and ratings
- 93 POINTS – Cameron Douglas, MS – camdouglasms.com, October 2026
"A delicious wine packed with fine textures and flavours of Central Otago. Scents of fresh red cherry flesh and strawberries, roses, a twist of citrus then raspberry. Finely tuned fruit tannins with a rush of acidity salivates the palate. There’s a light mineral quality and soft saline effect adding to the complexity and charms of this wine. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2028."
When to drink it
Peregrine say it is best enjoyed now, and Cameron Douglas, MS gives best drinking from the day of purchase through 2028. Serve it well chilled, at 8–10°C.
Technical details
| Winery: |
Peregrine |
| Wine: |
Rosé |
| Vintage: |
2026 |
| Variety: |
100% Pinot Noir |
| Region: |
Central Otago (81% Pisa, 19% Bendigo) |
| Country: |
New Zealand |
| Alcohol: |
13% |
| Oak: |
None; stainless steel |
| Fermentation: |
Cool fermentation at 13–14°C in stainless steel tanks |
| Cellaring: |
Drink now (Peregrine) |
| Serving temperature: |
8–10°C |
| Organic: |
Certified organic |
| Vegan: |
Vegan friendly |
Where to buy
For international delivery to the USA, Australia, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China and South Korea, the Peregrine Rosé 2026 is available from our winenz.com website. For delivery within New Zealand, buy it from thewineryonline.co.nz. You can also buy it at our Queenstown and Arrowtown wine stores, alongside a large range of New Zealand and international wine. On both websites and in both stores you can select a mixed case from a large range of wines, and if you are visiting from overseas, we can ship it home for you.
Questions we are often asked
Is Peregrine Rosé 2026 dry?
Yes. It finishes dry, with only 3 g/L of residual sugar.
What grape is Peregrine Rosé made from?
The 2026 Rosé is 100% Pinot Noir, hand-picked early and pressed gently with minimal skin contact to give its blush pink colour.
Is Peregrine Rosé organic and vegan?
Yes. It is made from certified organic Central Otago fruit, and Peregrine mark it as vegan friendly.
What food goes with Peregrine Rosé?
Peregrine suggest light salads and seafood dishes. Grilled prawns, salmon and charcuterie are all great matches.
Where can I buy Peregrine Rosé 2026?
The Winery ships Peregrine Rosé 2026 internationally from winenz.com to the USA, Australia, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China and South Korea, and delivers within New Zealand from thewineryonline.co.nz. You can also buy it in our Queenstown and Arrowtown wine stores.
