For November 2021, the inspiration for tasting was
Rosé Wines.
Anything is possible with sparkle and a little pink.
Wine 1
House of Arras PREMUIM CUVÉE ROSÉ
Sparkling Rosé
(Chardonnay, Pinot Noir)
Tasmania
Light salmon pink with an attractive crimson hue. Rose petal, Turkish Delight and sea spray combine beautifully with a light sourdough yeast influence. Red berry and cream characters dominate the initial flavour rush and these are complemented by the secondary aged influences of stone fruits and lychee. The palate exhibits a soft and luscious fruitiness with an intriguing balance of dosage acidity and fine tannin. The flavours show great persistence and a beautifully fresh vibrancy.
Alcohol 12.5%
Wine 2
Chapel Hill THE PARSON 2021
Sangiovese Rosé
McLaren Vale, SA
A dry and textured style which capitalises on Sangiovese’s delicious ‘sweet’ core of sour cherry fruit. The Sangiovese Rosé is brimming with cranberry and pomegranate aromas. The palate explodes with the flavours of fresh juicy raspberries and sour cherries, culminating with a spicy tannin finish.
Alcohol 12.5%
Wine 3
Gérard Bertrand COTE DES ROSES 2020
Grenache – Syrah – Cinsault
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Côtes des Roses Rosé displays a warm blush colour. It has aromas of summer fruits, strawberries and floral notes on the nose. The palate is full and fresh with great balance of fruits and acidity. A great summer drink to enjoy over a Sunday picnic or brunch.
Alcohol 13%
Wine 4
Georges Duboeuf BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES 2019
Gamay grape
Beaujolais Region, France
A cherry red colour with purplish tints. Very aromatic red berry nose (strawberries and ripe cherries) with dried-strawberry and blackberry character. Hints of walnuts. Medium body. Light, fine tannins and a juicy finish.
Alcohol 13%
Wine 5
Claymore Wines YOU”LL NEVER WALK ALONE 2018
Grenache (50%) Shiraz (34%) Mataro (16%)
Clare Valley, SA
A fresh and juicy first taste with crunchy tannins and savoury fresh mushroom character. The mid palate is full of floral red-currant fruit, with some choc-mint and fresh leather on the finish.
Alcohol 14.7%
Sticky 1
Nugan Estate COOKOOTHARMA 2018
Botrytis Semillon
Riverina District NSW
Enticing aromas of dried apricot and fig with marmalade and orange peel. Luscious concentrated palate of apricot nectar, dried fig and pineapple with well-balanced acid giving it length and structure. Deep, bright golden hue. The bouquet is sweetly honeyed with yeasty and estery high notes, and the sweet rich palate is balanced and clean at the finish.
Alcohol 11%
Sticky 2
Barbadillo PEDRO XIMÉMEZ
Sherry
Jerez-Xérès Region Spain
Amber colour. Dried fruit and toffee aromas with sweet spice notes. The palate is rich and voluminous with dried fruits, toffee, caramel and spicy notes and dry savoury textures.
Alcohol 19%