[SOLD-OUT] Dominique Portet Fontaine Rose 2021

 

"50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Shiraz. Clear bottles are not really ideal for wine, though I get that with rosé you need to display the goods. The press release says this was released in September 2020, which is quite a feat!

A little cream over white cherry, with some fennel and blood orange. Juicy, slightly savoury, the blood orange with chalky texture and a little tang, and a gently perfumed finish of good length. Excellent wine." - Gary Walsh

 

"The blend 50% Merlot, 40% Shiraz and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. We picked the fruit by hand before gently crushing and pressing it. We fermented it in stainless steel tanks for essential freshness and to accentuate its attractive aromas. We stirred the lees regularly to give the wine a soft texture and to add creamy complexity.

The wine is a pretty, light salmon pink in colour. It shows floral perfume and sweet, pretty red fruits on the nose, as well as a slight pepperiness. Merlot and Shiraz combine to give the palate a spicy red-berry intensity, while the Cabernet adds a suggestion of blackberries. It has a gentle, creamy mouthfeel, and fine natural acidity draws out the palate to a pleasing, aromatic finish." - Dominique Portet

 

 

  Vegan-friendly  

Country:

Australia

Region:

VIC- Yarra Valley

Variety:

Wine Rose

Size:

750mL