Rosie
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled Mediterranean vegetables, charcuterie board, seafood paella
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the innovative Oliver Zeter in the sun-drenched Pfalz region, 'Rosie' is a vibrant and expressive dry rosé that showcases a modern, structured approach to German winemaking. Utilizing classic red varieties like Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, which thrive in the Pfalz's warm microclimate and diverse soils, Zeter crafts a wine of exceptional freshness and character. The grapes are carefully selected and gently pressed, with the juice fermented primarily in stainless steel tanks to preserve the bright, primary red fruit aromas and crisp, refreshing acidity. The wine's playful name and the whimsical bear on the label—originally drawn by Pfalz artist Otto Dill for Oliver's great-grandfather—reflect the estate's philosophy of combining serious, high-quality winemaking with an approachable, joyful spirit.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2007 by Oliver Zeter and his family, the Oliver Zeter winery is situated in Neustadt an der Weinstraße in the sun-drenched Pfalz region of Germany. Born out of a deep-seated passion for viticulture after years in the international wine trade, the estate gained swift acclaim, symbolized by the iconic 'drinking bear' caricature sketched by artist Otto Heinrich Strohmeyer in the 1930s. Oliver Zeter embraces a modern and meticulous approach to winemaking, championing parcel-specific vinification and selective oak aging to showcase the terroir's diverse sandstone, limestone, and loess soils. The winery is particularly celebrated as a pioneer of multifaceted Sauvignon Blanc in Germany, alongside pure, expressive bottlings of Grauburgunder, Riesling, and distinctive, age-worthy red blends such as 'Z'.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot