wine
2008 Red Rose
Production:
Picked February 26th 2008,
3.2 tonne to the acre.
Total production: 140 cases
Single vineyard wine.
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 2008 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. I've used Extended Cold Maceration, Masceration Carbonique, Cold Fermentation on full solids, Partial Malolactic and Barrel Fermentation before finally aging in tank on un-stirred lees for around 8 months. This is a serious rose that will only but improve with time spent down the cellar. Having said that, it's drinking beautifully now too!
Colour:
Brilliant Raspberry Red with slight purple notes about the meniscus
Nose:
Lifted floral blossom soars gracefully over a fresh red berry crush with hints of fresh mint and a promise of fullness
Palate:
Soft round flavours of 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 slightly sweet but crisp finish. Best when lightly chilled.
Purchase:
3 bottle case.
