THE WINE
Salmon pink colour with a copper edge catches the eye. Candied fruit aroma of strawberry and toffee apple. The palate offers a generosity of fruit sweetness and balanced acidity. A pleasant textural element is sewn into the fruit. The mouth-filling ripe fruit and savoury dry finish evoke summer afternoons and good company.
THE VINTAGE
A relatively mild growing season with average temperatures supporting slow, even ripening. An early February vintage start with warm conditions allowing for a short sharp picking window. The grapes have shown an excellent balance and are set to produce wines with vibrant fruit character of high quality, with potential for aging and development.
VITICULTURE + WINEMAKING
Early morning, on 5th March, both the Cabernet and Merlot varieties for this Rose were harvested. Cold fruit was held in the press to allow some colour evolution in the juice. Gently pressed and racked to ferment in barrel and stainless steel, the wine saw a short maturation on lees for added mouthfeel and richness.
FOOD PAIRING
Duck rillettes on sliced cucumber with a dash of hoisin and coriander leaf.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal composition: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon / 50% Merlot
Alcohol: 13.0%
TA: 6.40
pH: 3.35
Cellaring: Consume while youthful, but up to 2026