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Neil Ellis Way of Flowers 2026: A Rosé Inspired by Wildflowers

West Coast flowers, the art of ikebana and a fresh Cinsaut rosé made for easy summer tables

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A floral setting for Neil Ellis’ 2026 Way of Flowers Cinsaut Rosé. Image supplied by Neil Ellis.

A bottle that brings a little flower-season magic to the table? Neil Ellis has introduced the 2026 vintage of Way of Flowers, a Cinsaut rosé inspired by the wildflowers of South Africa’s West Coast and the Japanese art of ikebana.

It is a fitting meeting of place and arrangement: a floral label, a delicate peach-pink colour and a dry rosé style that feels at home beside a relaxed summer lunch. Here is the story behind the latest release, and a few ideas for serving it.

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A Floral Story in the Bottle

Way of Flowers takes its name from ikebana, the Japanese tradition of flower arrangement. The West Coast’s seasonal wildflowers provide the local inspiration, bringing the two ideas together in a wine whose presentation is as considered as its summer setting.

The 2026 release is made from Cinsaut and described by the winery as a dry, Provence-style rosé. Its soft peach-pink appearance echoes the gentle floral mood of the label.

Neil Ellis Way of Flowers Cinsaut Rosé bottle with its floral label
The Way of Flowers label takes inspiration from West Coast wildflowers and ikebana. Image supplied by Neil Ellis.
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What to Pair With the 2026 Rosé

Neil Ellis’ tasting notes describe juicy cherry fruit, floral character, spice and a saline edge. These are the producer’s notes, rather than a claim that we have tasted this vintage ourselves.

The winery recommends serving it chilled with seafood, salads or charcuterie. A simple shared table is an easy starting point: a seafood dish, a crisp salad and a board of small bites, with time to enjoy the company.

#HelloRecommends: Keep the food uncomplicated and let a fresh, seasonal table do the work. A small arrangement of flowers is a lovely nod to the story behind the label.

Find Your Way of Flowers

Explore the 2026 release through Neil Ellis and confirm current stock and pricing before ordering. The supplied release lists R150 per bottle; prices and availability should be checked with the winery at the time of purchase.

Whether it is for a summer lunch or a gift for a rosé enthusiast, Way of Flowers offers a distinctive connection between a South African landscape and an artful bottle. Enjoy responsibly; for adults 18 and over.

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