Category Archives: Rosé

2012 Mitchell Harris Rosé

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Two regions, two grapes, one succesful Rosé. A blend of 65% Sangiovese and 35% Pinot Noir sourced from the Pyrenees and Macedon. Pale pink. Perky acidity encased in a pillowy, yielding mouthfeel with a satisfying phenolic tug at the end. … Continue reading →

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2012 Yalumba Sangiovese Rosé

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Regularly discounted and with an edge over similarly priced competitors, Yalumba’s Sangiovese Rosé is an easy enough wine to recommend. It’s not that textural and there’s no great complexity to it but it does drink solidly. Toffee apple and red fruits … Continue reading →

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2012 Wirra Wirra Mrs Wigley Grenache Rosé

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

A frustrating wine for me. I like Wirra Wirra and believe they are heading in a very positive direction, but their Rosé seems to be satisfied with mediocrity. Now, I don’t have any statistics but I suspect it sells very … Continue reading →

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2011 Cirillo 1850 Old Vine Grenache Rosé

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

If I were running the Rosé Revolution (which I’m not), I’d ditch the pale, dry and textural manifesto and stick to Rosés made with intent and purpose. This wine is a deeper ruby/garnet colour in the glass. No paleness here but good … Continue reading →

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2012 Pizzini Rosetta Rosé

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Pizzini have been at this dry, textural rosé caper for ages. Leaders of the pack in Australian terms. And Sangiovese is such a great grape to use for the style. It has personality and savouriness sewn up. There’s some tug … Continue reading →

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2011 TarraWarra Estate Pinot Noir Rosé

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

To be released tomorrow and a fine Rosé it is. Spends three months in older French oak puncheons, primarily to aid in matters of texture I’d suggest. Straight off the bat, it smells attractive with cherry blossom, strawberry creams and a … Continue reading →

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2012 Yelland & Papps Delight Rosé

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Not a bad wine per se but there’s really nothing to get the least bit excited about. At the price, I reckon that’s an issue. I believe it’s made from Grenache, although I could be wrong. It’s dry and savoury but … Continue reading →

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2011 Jamsheed The Harem Series José the Rosé

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

José the Rosé delivers the goods again in 2011. Syrah and Pinot I think, with a little Chardonnay added at the last moment. Has dryness and palate weight, distinguishing itself from many Australian Rosés immediately. Cherries and fennel with a leesy softness … Continue reading →

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2011 Dal Zotto Rosato

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of Italian varieties, left unspecified on the label. Presents with a slight spritz and a light watermelon colour (see the neck of the image rather than the colour in the rest of the bottle) All kinds of savoury … Continue reading →

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2011 De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate Grown Pinot Noir Rosé

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

I reckon De Bortoli’s Yarra Valley Estate Grown Pinot Noir Rosé is already entrenched in the upper echelon of Australian Rosés. It has a distinctive and individual profile; very pale, very dry, unforced, structured, textured and long. May its influence be pervasive… … Continue reading →

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