Category Archives: Rosé

2010 De Bortoli Windy Peak Dry Rosé

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Yarra Valley 13.0% Screwcap $14 Source: Sample I believe previous releases of De Bortoli’s Windy Peak Rosé have been Cabernet based, so it is refreshing, both literally and metaphorically, to see that the 2010 version is a blend of Pinot … Continue reading →

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2010 De Bortoli La Boheme Act Two Dry Pinot Rosé

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Yarra Valley 13% Screwcap $18 Source: Sample I first read about this wine on Jesse Lewis’ site, Good Drop. I must admit I was instantly intrigued and very keen to taste it. It certainly didn’t disappoint, and I can’t say … Continue reading →

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2010 De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate Grown Pinot Noir Rosé

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Yarra Valley 13.0% Screwcap $25 Source: Sample I lined up the complete range of De Bortoli’s new release Rosés on the weekend to get a bit of comparative tasting action going. Pale, dry and textural is the catch cry and they’ve … Continue reading →

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De Bortoli Rococo Sparkling Rosé NV

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Yarra Valley 12.0% Diam $22 Source: Sample Rococo is an 18th century artistic movement which developed as Baroque artists gave up their symmetry and became increasingly more ornate, florid, and playful. It’s also the name of a great song from Arcade … Continue reading →

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2009 Domaine Saint Andrieu Rosé

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Provence, France 13% Cork $25 Source: Retail I grabbed this on the back of a recommendation from Michael Nolan, manager of Wine Experience, Rosalie. I’ll be reviewing a few of his exclusive clean skins in the coming weeks (real cleanskins, … Continue reading →

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2010 Capital Wines "The Abstainer" Rosé

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Canberra 12.5% Screwcap $18 Source: Sample Rosé is an interesting thing when you think about it from a critical perspective. Seldom do people search for terroir or place when assessing it. Varietal make up is cause for discussion and debate, but … Continue reading →

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2010 Molly Morgan Rosé

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Hunter Valley 12.5% Screwcap $20 Source: Sample Some wines are hard to write up without including a shopping list of descriptors. This is not one of them… It’s cranberries with a little toffee apple. Cranberry, cranberry juice, cranberries popping in … Continue reading →

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2009 Cirillo 1850 Grenache Rosé

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Barossa 13.0% Screwcap $20 Source: Sample On the hunt for a Rosé made from fruit off 160 year old vines?  Look no further… This is in the “red drinker’s Rosé” mould, deep ruby-hued and with a lot of weight on … Continue reading →

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2009 Cardinham Estate Rosé

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Clare Valley 12.1% Screwcap $17.50 Source: Sample I really do have a strange relationship with Rosé.  If I’m just kicking back I like it light and don’t mind it a little sweet and confected.  But the ones I rate the highest … Continue reading →

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2009 Smallfry Cabernet Grenache Rosé

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Eden Valley 11.8% Screwcap $18 Source- Sample An extremely smart Rosé from Smallfry that’s fast becoming one of my Summer favourites. Much lighter than the 2008 which scored as highly as any Rosé in Halliday’s 2010 wine guide. That said, … Continue reading →

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