Gladstone V/Y Rose 09

This is the prettiest rosé we have come across in some time. Seductive pink in colour, the redcurrant, red cherry and berry aromas here are laced with a line of fresh herbs. Off-dry, this has a lovely, lifted floral fruit character, quite succulent and sweet from the ripeness, and the finish is exceptional in length. Christine Kernohan has made this from the Bordeaux varietals of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec grown at the Dakins Road block. Care was taken to ensure full fruit ripeness. The must was given 24 hours soak on skins and cool fermented to 14.53% alc., leaving 4.46 g/l residual sugar. A gorgeous rosé to sip on its own in the sun. However, this will be a delightful all-rounder that will be excellent with Mediterranean foods.  RC Dec 09

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