Vanguardist Rose 2024

Vanguardist Rose 2024
Harvest Date: Both parcels of fruit hand-picked on the single site on February 29th.
Crushing: Combined and foot-crushed as whole bunches before direct press.
Fermentation: After a night of cold settling the juice, it was rough racked and begun spontaneous fermentation in two vessels. 50/50 stainless steel tank and concrete sphere for natural fermentation at temperatures between 10-13°C. Both vessels add different attributes and character to this textural and energetic rosé
Post-Fermentation: After full malo-lactic fermentation the wine remained on gross lees for 3 months before the two components were blended and aged for 3 months on fine lees prior to bottling without fining or filtration.

Part of the Botanic Series. Made from Grenache and Syrah from the Rende vineyard in Blewitt Springs. Concrete and stainless. Full malo. Three months on fine lees.

It’s a more serious style, though not at the expense of charm and drinking appeal. Blood orange, pink grapefruit, redcurrant with some rosehip and fennel perfume. It’s light and frisky, but has good depth, fine dusty tannin grip, a juicy citrus tang, something a little earthy and concrete-like too, subtle strawberry and raspberry flavour, something saline too, with a good crunch and grip on a finish of excellent length. Beautifully made. It takes rosé seriously, which is always a big plus in my books. Twist my arm, but only very gently, for 95 points. Resistance is futile. Oh, and I reckon it will age well too. Bonus. 95 Points - Gary Walsh, The Wine Front