Experience the enchantment of our S Block Rosé, where the juicy notes of succulent strawberries take centre stage. This delightful medley of melon notes evokes memories of summertime picnics, sun-kissed adventures, and evenings you can dance the night away.
Behind the Name
Each member of our little family has a block and drop named after them, infusing their character and style into our small-batch wines. Our S Block Rosé embodies the spirit and charm of our daughter of our daughter Summer.
The Vintage
The region had good winter rains, filling the soil profile, which meant the vines were well prepared for the spring. The 2023 spring was wet and cold, which delayed budburst, allowing for slower shoot growth. Spring rainfall was higher than average, meaning there was higher disease pressure, but it also meant irrigation was kept to a minimum, if any. Grenache used for rosé wasn’t affected by these pressures as it was harvested earlier. Summer was respectfully mild. The combination resulting in a later harvest. Perfect for slow ripening. Allowing flavour development while limiting sugar accumulation. Much more balanced leaving us with elegant wines.
Winemaker Tasting Notes
Colour: Pale bronze or onion skin.
Bouquet: Aroma is spicy, white pepper, black cherry, with some meaty and earthy notes.
Palate: Soft up front with a firm mouth coating fruit tannin giving long length. Flavours of blueberry, red currant and pomegranate.
Cellaring Potential: Drink now and up to 2-3 years.
Technical Notes
- Winemaker: Fabiano Minchella
- Harvested: 16 March 2023
- Varieties: Grenache 100%
- Oak Treatment: Stainless Steel 100%
- Region: McLaren Vale 100%
- Analysis: : Alc: 13.4%, pH: 3.48 , TA: 5.2 g/L, GF: 0.08 g/L (Numbers may have slightly changed by time of bottle)
- Standard Drinks: 7.9
- Bottled: 21 November 2023
