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Grape Expectations

SUMMERTIME CALLS FOR ROSé-TINTED GLASSES. LOCAL HAMILTON BOUTIQUE VERA WINES SHARES ITS TOP DROPS, FROM FRESH AUSTRALIAN BLENDS, TO AN ITALIAN ROSATO.

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2022 ‘SR’ SANGIOVESE

 

Producer: Nocturne

Origin: Margaret River, WA

Blend: 88% Sangiovese, 8% Tempranillo, 4% Grenache

Style: Savoury and delicious. Red fruits with a hint of spice and black pepper.

Serving suggestion: Ideally served chilled with a side of seafood or a pasta with fresh summer tomatoes.

2020 ‘FLOWER POWER’ ROSATO

Producer: Podere 414 

Origin: Tuscany, Italy Blend: 100% Sangiovese 

Style: A classic Italian Rosato. Fresh tropical fruits on the nose with apricots and green herbs on the palate. 

Serving suggestion: A perfect poolside sipper, this pairs well with an afternoon in the sun (and perhaps a pink inflatable flamingo).

2022 ‘MR LINCOLN’ ROSE

Producer: Charlotte Dalton

Origin: Adelaide Hills, SA

Blend: 47% Montepulciano, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Tempranillo

Style: This is quite a robust style of rosé packed with plenty of flavour.

Serving suggestion: This juicy red fruit taste with a hint of herbs is best enjoyed over a BBQ with friends.

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