This rosé from Pepperilly Estate is made from 70% cabernet sauvignon and 30% shiraz. I was half hoping that this estate’s rosé might have been made from grenache, but I suspect that went into their rather moreish grenache mourvedre shiraz blend!
Salmon pink in colour, this rosé has aromatics of rose petals and a smidgen of cedar wood. The palate has a viscous texture, a touch of petillance, medium acid and is dry and very drinkable with some fruit sweetness evident. You won’t go far wrong with this, particularly at only $12. Acceptable
Abv: 12%
Price: $12
Source: sample
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Website: http://www.pepperilly.com
Tasted: 2013
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