Rose
2022
Rosé
Orange, New South Wales
Mid to pale salmon with a copper hue. Dry and savoury with a deep floral core.
$28 each
Description
Mid to pale salmon pink with a copper hue. Floral, earthy, and spicy across red cherry and musk sticks. Rose petal and watermelon juice aromatics round out a fragrant and lifted wine. In addition, there are hints of ruby grapefruit to provide further complexity. The wine shows some morello cherry and ripe watermelon on powderpuff-like tannins. There is a floral core to this wine with real depth and intensity across coiled acidity. A powerful wine, yet light on its feet.
A blend of Shiraz and Merlot. 100% tank fermented. A clear expression of variety and vineyard.
860-900m Elevation on an easterly aspect.
Drink now to 5 years.
Wine Details
Orange
2022
Red Wine
Rosé
750mL
13.4%
3.3
5.8
Screw Cap
Heifer Station vineyard is situated between 860-900m elevation on the undulating slopes of Mt Canobolas. Shiraz and Merlot for our dry rose were planted in 1999 on a high, easterly aspect.
2018 was year of challenge and reward for the Orange region and Heifer Station. Adequate winter rainfall removed the need for supplementary irrigation until heatwaves in January required small amounts to reduce sunburn and replenish carbohydrates. Balanced nutrition, well timed shoot thinning and leaf plucking ensured optimal tannin ripeness in reds and reduced phenolics in whites proving a brilliant Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz vintage. Yields were average to high, while acid retention was brilliant right up to harvest reducing the need for winery additions. Heatwaves in January and hail weeks before harvest threw curve balls to the vineyard team, but the resilient vines withstood the challenge and all varieties reached the crusher in great condition.
Wild fermented in stainless steel and old French barriques. Wild malolactic fermentation on fermentation lees. Stirred on lees to build savory complexity and texture Tasting: Fresh strawberry, grapefruit, peaches and cream on the nose. Palate is generous with an abundance of fresh berry fruits and creamy texture on the finish. Dry and savory style rose with texture and depth.
dry
Light salmon after minimal time on skins.
strawberry, grapefruit, peaches and cream on the nose.
Palate is generous with an abundance of fresh berry fruits and creamy texture on the finish. Dry and savory style rose with texture and depth.
Drink now to 5 years
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