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Rosé Top Drops
TOP ROSÉ WINES FROM AROUND THE HUNTER VALLEY.
Parched Crow Wines
2021 Rosé
Homegrown and handcrafted. Parched Crow Wines is family owned and locally run Cellar Door, with history in cattle farming and viticulture.
TASTING CThe Hunter’s take on a French-style Rosé. Ultra-light in both weight and colour, this (surprisingly) Shiraz based Rosé is savoury with a burst of strawberry, complimented by a refreshingly dry finish. An ideal Rosé for those with chic taste.
FOOD MATCH Perfect to pair with a French brie cheese such as Le Dauphin Double Crème and quince.
CELLARING Drink now. Get it ready for Spring and Summer!
PRICE $30
Tamburlaine Organic Wines
2022 Petite Fleur Rosé
This is a fun, fresh and fruity number ready to enjoy with friends.
TASTING bouquet of rose petal and pink grapefruit, while boasting a juicy palate of red apple and refreshing citrus flavours.
FOOD MATCH A perfect choice with a grazing box of fresh fruit and cheese
CELLARING Keep cool and drink young.
PRICE $25
Hanging Tree Wines
2021 Rosé
TASTING vibrant, refreshing palate with intense passionfruit and tropical fruit flavours. The crunchy acidity and well-balanced sweetness complement each other, resulting in fantastic weight and length.
FOOD MATCH Pair with light salads, light pasta and rice dishes, grilled white meats and seafood.
CELLARING Cellar for 5 years.
PRICE RRP $30
De Iuliis Wines
2023 Estate Rosé
This Rosé is a unique blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Shiraz grown on the family vineyard. A cool fermentation preserves the delicate aromatics. This fresh, vibrant and dry style of Rosé is the perfect crowd-pleaser.
TASTING The freshly pressed juices fermented on their skins for 2 hours, result in a light blush colour. With aromatics of strawberries and cream, and natural acidity gives the wine a lovely liveliness which is backed by lush strawberry and raspberry fruits.
FOOD MATCH Pair with sunshine and great friends, or make a meal of it with seared salmon with a parmesan crust. Either way this Rosé is the perfect addition for the kind of long lunch that seems to merge into dinner.
CELLARING Perfect for enjoying early. Always best served chilled with family and friends!
PRICE RRP $25
Tranquil Vale
Luskintye Pink
This delicious Rosé is carefully crafted from estate grown, hand-picked fruit.
TASTING It’s light and bright – as a good Rosé should be! It shows zesty citrus notes balanced with subtle, yet frolicsome undertones of red berries and a refreshing minerality.
FOOD MATCH Grilled seafood, charcuterie or goats cheese.
CELLARINGFor drinking within the next 3 years.
PRICE $30
Iron Gate Estate
2023 Rosé
Predominantly made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, this attractive pink/salmon wine has been produced from 100% Hunter Valley grapes.
TASTING The bouquet has scents of redcurrant, watermelon, and raspberry while the palate has flavours of cherry, apple, and raspberry musk stick with a crunchy and refreshingly dry finish.
FOOD MATCH This Rosé is a true all-rounder and will accompany most cuisines but terrific with shellfish, salmon, pasta, or pork dishes.
CELLARING Drink now or before 2025.
PRICE $30
Gartelmann Wines
2023 Veronica Rosé
An award winning dry Rosé made from 100% Hunter Valley Shiraz.
TASTING A medley of characters on the nose showing Turkish Delight, strawberries and Roséwater. Abundant “strawberries and cream” characters dominate with subtle sweetness, offset by balanced acid so that the wine fills the mouth whilst remaining dry and lively.
FOOD MATCH Serve chilled with soy salmon, steamed duck, BBQ’d seafood, grilled haloumi and anything smoky or salty will work a treat!
CELLARING Drink now whilst young and fresh through to later in 2025.
PRICE RRP $25
deCapel Wines
2021 Jay Rosé
A delightful French field blend of estate grown Shiraz along with Sangiovese from Broke plus Grenache and Mourvedre from the Hilltops region.
TASTING Hints of spice and red berry fruits with a crisp, dry, savoury finish
FOOD MATCH Perfect alone as an aperitif or to be enjoyed with Asian, seafood and spicy dishes.
CELLARING Best appreciated young and fresh.
PRICE RRP $25
The Garden Cellars
Shimmer Chill Moscato
The Garden Cellars most popular wine. Beautiful Pink Moscato that is a must have for any celebration! Perfect for parties and family get togethers, great conversation starter and extremely eye catching.
TASTING Refreshing Pink Moscato with notes of apple followed by a fizzy sherbet finish.
FOOD MATCH Pairs well with desserts and pastries.
CELLARING Store in a cool dark place and perfect to drink now.
PRICE $30
