2019 Margan Rose & Bramble

NEXT RELEASE MAY 2020

2019 Margan Rose & Bramble

Description Our rose was made using a combination of varieties and winemaking styles. A blend of Merlot and Barbera picked and pressed off skins immediately to encourage floral aromatics and elegant fruits reminiscent of roses and bramble. A small parcel of skin fermented Pinot Gris provides a textural component to the finished wine. A reflection of the volcanic soils of Broke Fordwich using old vines and an eclectic approach to winemaking has produced a dry wine packed with mouthfeel and fresh fruit.

Region Broke Fordwich, Hunter Valley

Vineyard Saxon Vale Vineyard, & Ceres Hill Home Block

Tasting Notes Lifted berry aromas, amplified by delicate floral and perfume characters, textured, a hint of strawberry with a lingering dry finish

Colour  Pale salmon

Nose  Rose petal, under ripe strawberry, perfume  

Palate  Mulberry, pink grapefruit, crisp & dry finish

Food Match  Snapper Ceviche, Charcuterie, Oysters

Cellaring  Enjoy now

Winemakers Notes 2019 vintage was an outstanding Hunter Valley vintage characterized by warm days and cooler nights. The cooler nights preserved delicate aromatics and natural acidity. This wine was made using three different winemaking techniques. Merlot pick early and pressed immediately being treated like a white wine, Saignee of Barbera juice and cool fermented, plus skin fermented Pinot Gris. All three ferments were fermented to complete dryness and blended together to make a style with high natural acidity, mid palate texture and a crisp, dry finish.