wine
2006 Cellar Release Red Rose
Production:
Picked March 18th 2006.
Single vineyard wine.
3 tonne to the acre.
Total production: 180 cases
Re-Released January 2010
Philosophy:
The Red Rose is definitely left of center compared to your average run of the mill 'pink'! As with all of my wines my focus is on depth complexity and rich flavours. The 06 Cellar Release Red Rose is an aged rose that is really now hitting it's drinking straps. If you are after a simple one dimensional pink wine… then I suggest you should forget it. But if like me, you are after a complex rich lucious wine, the red rose will not scratch this itch but then give you a full body massage with a 'happy ending'!
Colour:
Brilliant Vermillion and Raspberry Red with a developed richness about the meniscus.
Nose:
Lifted floral blossom soars gracefully over a honeyed red berry crush with hints of mint and a promise of fullness.
Palate:
Soft round flavours of Honeyed Raspberry and Red current crush supported by hints of lime sorbet. The rich floral characters of the Fronti give an implied middle palate sweetness that is fully cleansed by the perfectly balanced acid before tapering off to a rich lingering finish. I enjoy drinking the 2006 Cellar Release Red Rose at between 8 to 10 degrees celcius.
Purchase:
3 bottle case.
