Distinctive Rose

Vintage 2021
BAROSSA VALLEY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

VINEYARD NOTES
The Barossa has two Spanish varieties being Grenache and Mataro which have a long history both here and in Europe. Rosenvale believes this area of the world has a few more varieties of interest so we planted our family vineyards with Tinta Cao, Graciano and Tinta Madeira with the sole purpose of making a Rose’ wine. The vineyards are young and on a modern trellis system. We prune for target yields in consultation with mother nature and the vineyard is managed on a Dynamic viticulture system.

HARVEST NOTES
Average winter rainfall was followed by minor frost events in late September and spring rains in early October. Budburst was even with
good fruitfulness although heat bursts in late November affected fruit set. Strong winds in early December 2020 caused some damage to the canopies but the fruit remained disease free. January was mild and dry with a short heat wave late January at veraison, followed by rainfall in early February. The lead up to vintage and conditions during ripening remained cool, cloudy and dry, with the fruit showing balanced acidity, excellent colour and flavour development.

TASTING NOTES
Pale salmon pink in colour with a lifted generous nose of wild strawberries and lychees. The palate is dry but with an upfront fruit sweetness complimented by a fresh acid backbone to the wine with flavours of wild red berries and hints of spice, great length and persistence.

"Bright, fresh and instantly appealing, the wine shows watermelon, red apple, apricot and subtle spice aromas on the nose, leading to a delightfully flavoursome palate that's juicy and lively. Crisp-dry and highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2023." 93 Points - Wine Orbit, Sam Kim.

$28 per bottle