I have a fair stack of Rosé to taste and summer is nearly over now, not that we ever really had one this year in Sydney, just lots of rain mainly. No wonder I never bothered to tuck into much of it. This is a blend of 67% Cabernet and 33% Merlot and comes from the McLaren Vale. I have a swag of wines to try from this producer that are all well hmmmm well, shall we say, equally unconventionally labelled. Thus far I have tried the 05 and 06 Yarra Valley Chardonnay but no bingo there, although we do have a winner here.

Deep red colour with dark cherry, raspberry, a little spice and some earthy fennel aromas. On the palate plenty of flavour with slightly spicy blackcurrant and dark cherry fruit - really moving towards a light bodied red in weight although still fresh and dry. It has a little grippy tannin and a good long clean finish. Interesting and a long way off being insipid and sweet. It has the weight and texture to work beautifully with a wide range of foods. Very good wine.

Rated : 90 Points
Tasted : Mar08
Alcohol : 13%
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 - 2009