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.
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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