Grenache Graciano Rosé 2023

A delicious, fresh and aromatic rose with the palest of onion skin blush.  Watermelon, strawberry, rhubarb and blood orange zest segue into a crisp, mouthwatering finish. 

A blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Graciano, the Grenache component is cool fermented in stainless steel with a champagne yeast to capture the juicy red Grenache fruits whereas the Graciano is wild fermented in a well seasoned puncheon to build on the inherent savoury notes. The Graciano’s naturally high acidity provides a counterpoint to the Grenache’s juicy red fruits. Only the free run juice is used to maximise the purity and finesse.

This is one serious Rosé and will even convert your “No way Rosé!” mates to the joys of some skin contact!

Mike Bennie - WBM 92 points

 "Has good times written all over it. Crunchy, bright, red fruited, a touch of rose hip tea, dried herbs, a touch of saline minerality or oyster shell perhaps. Refreshing and easy to get stick into, a savoury, dry style with a good verve and general sense of drinkability. The fruit characters are different from run of the mill paler rosé styles and we're ready good for it. 12.5%".

Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front  91 points

"Rosé made with McLaren Vale Grenache is a pretty good start, and help from Graciano doesn’t hurt either. This is red cherried, earthen, dry and juicy – it’s pale in colour too – and has decent texture and zip through the finish as well. Chill it. Drink it. It works. It’s good".

Nick Stock - Fleurieu Living Magazine

"A blend of Grenache and Graciano, this pale pink, little fruit bomb has tangy red berry and Peach fruits on offer with a supple and smooth-toned texture. A little Graciano adds a snappy bite to Grenache's unbridled fruits".