Bimbadgen Estate Rose

A complex Rosé blend using a number of different varieties and winemaking techniques. The Shiraz portion of this blend was extracted from the normal red fermentation after two days of cold soaking at 5°C and transferred to another tank to complete fermentation without further contact with the skins. The Merlot and the Cabernet Sauvignon were crushed and pressed with minimal skin contact time of 2-3 hours. The juice was not clarified prior to fermentation and fermented at very cool temperatures with aromatic yeast. These three portions were then blended and left in tank for few months to allow the flavours to integrate prior to final filtration to bottling.

TASTING NOTE

Watermelon red with an intense purple hue. Lifted and aromatic strawberry aromas with spicy/herbal and citrus notes. Ripe berry fruit flavours dominate in this attractive and very drinkable style. A little sweetness adds fullness to the palate which is well balanced by a clean and crisp acid finish