Charles Melton “Rose of Virginia” 2006 Saturday, Aug 26 2006
Tasting Notes and Australia and Barossa Valley and Variety and Rose
In past years this was a staple beverage for the 6 months that we in Brisbane call summer. But we dropped the baton for a couple of years, so this is my first “Rose of Virginia” for quite a while.
A vibrant pinky red, and my memory might be failing, but the the colour is stronger than I remember. The nose is hugely perfumed – I could smell it when the glass was two feet away: strawberry compote and glace cherries, lightly spiced, very inviting. The palate shows light red cherries and raspberries, some sugared roundness but with a streak of acid too. It is clean and balanced, with a bit of spice, a bit of sugar and a bit of acid, lightly and refreshingly flavoured. It finishes dryly. Impressive stuff – a beautiful Rosé – well worth a try if you see it about.
Rated : 92 Points
Tasted : Aug06
Alcohol : 12.5%
Price : $22
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2006 - 2007
Source : The Wine Emporium
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August 27th, 2006 at 10:23 am| Quote |
Melton is the best in this style by far. The perfect Barossa rose. The 2005 Turkey Flat was too sweet. I’ll try this too when it gets a bit warmer as I usually drink a few bottles of this every year. Top wine.
GW
PS. The colour is usually a vivid sort of fuschia red I think.
August 27th, 2006 at 12:52 pm| Quote |
Didnt like the 05 Turkey Flat much either, and we heaved a sight of relief when the last one was gone.
Might have to get some Melton this year by the looks,