2023 Rose

Appearance
Bright pale salmon.

Bouquet
Abundant bouquet of summer red berries, spice and orange rind.

Palate
Savoury dry palate of red fruits and plum skin, balanced by a pithy texture, and firm acidity offering freshness and drive.

Fermentation
Fruit was whole bunch pressed into stainless steel tank, with minimal skin contact. Then fermented at 13 degrees C for 14 days, with lees contact post ferment for 3 months, then fined, filtered, and bottled in September 2023, retaining fresh fruit driven characters and firm acidity.

Conclusion
Best consumed young while expressing the bright fruit driven characters. 

Varieties / Blend
53% Shiraz
24% Cabernet Sauvignon
13% Cabernet Franc
10% Merlot

RATINGS & REVIEWS

95 points & Red Star Special Value, Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion - 'A blend of 53/24/13/10% shiraz/cabernet sauvignon/cabernet franc/merlot, hand picked and whole-bunch pressed. A bright but pale salmon pink. Summer red berries, a hint of white flowers and mountain herbs lead onto the palate, which is gently textured, dry and crisp – as it should be – on the finish. Really well made, and an absolute winner at this price'.

2023 Melbourne Wine Show - Silver Medal