2022 Estate Rosé

Winemaking: Our Estate Rosé is made from our Estate grown Gamay Noir. The Gamay Noir grapes were hand harvested in early morning with cool temperatures then whole cluster pressed in our gentle bladder press. The juice was pumped to a stainless steel tank for cold settling and clarification before racking to a secondary stainless steel tank for alcoholic fermentation. With temperature control, the
alcohol ferment was carried out at 14ºC to maintain freshness and fruitiness in the wine. When alcoholic fermentation was complete, we sulphured the wine to prevent malolactic fermentation and aged the wine in stainless steel on its fine lees to develop mid palate texture and creaminess. The wine was then
protein stabilized and filtered before bottling.

Appearance:

Pale strawberry with a peach hue.

Aroma:

Fresh and lifted armoas of red fruits including strawberry, candyfloss, red cherry and watermelon. A very fruit driven wine with underlying notes of juicy red delicious apples, ripe pomegranate and hints of creaminess. Subtle floral fragrances lift out of the glass with hints of cranberry and pink grapefruit that round out this clean and focused wine.

Palate:

The same aromas of fruit on the nose carry through to the flavours on the palate with a focus of strawberry, watermelon and pink grapefruit on the forefront.  Secondary flavours will continue to evolve in this young, fruit driven wine.  Although this Rose is fresh and fruity there are subtle and elegant floral notes and hints of creaminess along with a tight and focused mid-palate structure.  A light-medium bodied wine with an acid backbone that leaves you salivating for more on the long, fresh finish. A great wine to have with light snacks, appetizers and hors-d’oeuvres.