2024 FE Rosé

VINTAGE 2024 – a warm & dry vintage highlighted by a very early start, excellent marri blossom, and some challenging heat spikes.  Whites & Roses were picked earlier than ever and showed excellent fruit vibrancy.

VARIETIES 72% Shiraz; 23% Cabernet Sauvignon; 2.5% Pinot Noir; 2.5% Pinot Gris

APPEARANCE A bright blush of red & pink.

AROMA Fresh and lifted aromatics of red currant, cherry blossom and watermelon.

PALATE The palate is juicy and flavoursome with a soft and delicate mouthfeel.  Bright and fleshy fruit notes of crunchy red apple, watermelon and ripe raspberry are balanced by a delicate grape sweetness and a soft, citrus acid line.

WINEMAKING A select parcel of young-vine Shiraz was picked early to retain natural acids and bright fruit aromatics.  Pressed off skins after 18hrs, the resultant bright pink juice was fermented cool in stainless steel – with fermentation stopped early to retain a hint of natural grape sugar.

OAK DETAIL Nil. This wine was fermented cool in stainless steel tanks to ensure maximum retention of aromatics and fruit flavour.

CELLARING Designed for immediate drinking.

FOOD PAIRING Antipasto.

ALCOHOL VOLUME 13%
ACIDITY pH 3.25 TA 6.5g/L
RESIDUAL SUGAR 9.5g/L