2023 Fe Rosé

Vintage: 2023 – an excellent white wine vintage, typified by good yields and a dry, mild ripening period resulting in flavoursome, aromatic wines.

Varietals (%’S):  67% Shiraz; 14% Semillon; 9% Cabernet Sa

Varietals (%’S):  97% Shiraz; 3% Sauvignon Blanc

Appearance:  Vibrant reddish pink.

Aroma:  Fresh and lifted aromatics of red apple, rosewater, musk and watermelon.

Palate:  The palate is juicy and flavoursome with a soft and delicate mouthfeel. Bright and fleshy fruit notes of watermelon and raspberry are balanced by a delicate grape sweetness and a soft, citrus acid line.

Winemaking: A select parcel of young-vine Shiraz was picked early to retain natural acids and bright fruit aromatics. Pressed off skins after 18hrs, the resultant bright pink juice was fermented cool in stainless steel – with fermentation stopped early to retain a hint of natural grape sugar.

Oak Detail:  Nil. This wine was fermented cool in stainless steel tanks to ensure maximum retention of aromatics and fruit flavour.

Cellaring:  Designed for immediate drinking.

Food Pairing: Antipasto.

Alcohol Volume:  12.5%

Acidity:  pH 3.12; TA 6.75g/L

Residual Sugar:  9.5g/L