Winemaker Notes
Blend: 52% Mataro, 26% Montepulciano, 22% Tempranillo
Professional Ratings
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Coral colored and smelling of early summer strawberries and cream, watermelon and a gentle spice, this unusual blend of Mourvèdre, Montepulciano and Tempranillo is light, dry and refreshing. The same juicy, summery fruits carry through to the palate. Straightforward but made with a light touch, this wine will be downed at lightening speed.
Whether it’s playful and fun or savory and serious, most rosé today is not your grandmother’s White Zinfandel, though that category remains strong. Pink wine has recently become quite trendy, and this time around it’s commonly quite dry. Since the pigment in red wines comes from keeping fermenting juice in contact with the grape skins for an extended period, it follows that a pink wine can be made using just a brief period of skin contact—usually just a couple of days. The resulting color depends on grape variety and winemaking style, ranging from pale salmon to deep magenta.
South Australia is the historic heart of Australian wine, a great wine capital of the world, and home to some of the most famous regions. It produces more than 80% of Australia’s premium wine from some of the oldest vines in the world. There is an abundance of varieties and wide spectrum of styles to explore. From the rogue to refined, discover Australian wines that are far from ordinary.