Tasted as part of a bracket of nine Rosés last week. Dominique Portet were one of the first producers to make a Rosé in the Yarra and it was certainly a significant wine when it came to my introduction to the style a number of years ago. I was eager to see how their current offering stood up to competition these days.
Firstly, I wouldn’t be leaping for the word dry. There’s some residual sugar* - on display in the form of Allens Strawberry and Cream lollies – and within the framework of a wine crafted for fun and frivolity foremost, it works nicely. Crisp acidity ensures the palate never gets too sticky. Not so much tension as play. Nuts, red apples and orange citrus all contribute interest and there’s a suggestion of engagement with texture. It’s not a wine that is suited to close scrutiny though. As a casual drinking affair there is a measure of success here. Average – Good
*just received information on the rs. 2g/l – so there’s not much in here. Must be fruit sweetness.
Region: Yarra Valley, Pyrenees
Alcohol: 13%
Closure: Screwcap
Price: $20
Tasted: November 2011