The Rose Revolution

[Gavin Trott]

So, who's getting involved in the

Rose Revolution

Today and tonight, and cracking into some great Rose wines!?

Are you, and if so, what are you opening and trying?

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[ticklenow1]

Oh what the he'll, we are having a 2009 Noon Rose. Actually it's the 2nd one in 3 nights. Quite dry with a little sweetness. I am not a huge Rose drinker but I find the Grenache ones the best.

Cheers
Ian

[Teisto]

I had a little bottle that I found which I hadn't got rounf to drinking sooner

2007 Jacobs Creek 3 Vines A nice mix of Shiraz Grenache and Sangiovese - was actually pretty good although it did have a petrol / kero nose to an extent. Had held up pretty well. This had won a couple of bronze medals and was given to me as a gift a while back

I have 2010 Rockford Alicante in the fridge and might crack that over the weekend if the weather is hot. Love the Turkey Flat and keen to try some more over this summer. Want to try the Torbreck Saignee but it always sells out.

[Rossco]

I got given the Peter Lehmann Rose' apparently grenache based, but did not rate it at all. Not enough fruit, and although it wasnt that sweet, its wasnt really dry either. The acid backbone was refreshing but overall it was a 'meh' type wine.

I must be having a bit of a bad run with Rose lately. Found a 2009 Turkey Flat in the cellar (thank you cellartracker!) and although I didnt mean to put it there, I have now first hand experience not to cellar rose..... I loved this Rose in 2009 and in 2010, but this one was very flat and lifeless. I have a Charles melton 2009 so will give that a crack on the weekend.

I want to try the Teusner & De Bortoli Estate Grown.....David Franz is doing wonderful things as is kalleske all of which I would like to try as well.

[ross67]

Tried a Noon Rose a little while back. It was so full of alcohol....i think around 15-16% i couldn't drink it. One or 2 sips and you felt you were getting bashed over the head.
Currently have some ok Turkey Flat ....dryer style.

ross

[Waiters Friend]

There's a Rose` Revolution? It hit the Swan Valley in WA somewhere about 2008 and died again, I think......

Regardless, today's Rose` pick from WA is from a small winery in the Perth Hills. Brookside Vineyard does a delightful cabernet based rose` with a good balance of fruit and dryness - it's not a lolly rose` by any means and goes well with their lighter-style food.

There are a few other dry-ish styles around in WA as well. Jane Brook is a good start.

[daz]

Meh, has everyone forgotten Mateus and Seppelt Spreitzig? Kaiser Stuhl? They were part of my introduction to wine. I'm not really into rose these days but should be in summer as an alternative to chardonnay or riesling. TF rose and Teusner's Salsa I've enjoyed in the past because they' display good fruit but tend to the dry side. I've never tasted Melton RoV that seems to be generally consider to be the benchmark.

[pstevens]

Great memories from the 60's and 70's
Aleatico Rose from Brandy barrels at Augustine Vineyard in Mudgee. Wow what a revelation at the time.
Now prefer Mike Press Rose; much more sophisticated and totally unlike the old Mateus types

[underwraps50]

Thats a blast from the past Daz. Back in the '70 we consumed gallons of Kaiser Stuhl Gold Medal Rose and Mateus Rose. Not to mention McWilliams Rose in the 2 litre flagons. These are still my favourite styles of Rose. I hate jammy intense Rose with a sickly sweet palate OR pale pink with little fruit and a really dry finish. What happened to those nicely balanced Roses of the '70s that had a lovely pale pink/orange colour and fruity flavours balanced by subtle acidity. And they should sell for less than $15. ! Guess I'll just go back to the Mateus.

[daz67]

Tried to get a glass of 'Mrs Wigley' last night, but couldn't prise the bottle out of the wife's hands, though I have enjoyed it in the past, along with Charlie Meltons RoV, and the Rufus and Rogers offering from Yalumba/Michael Hill-Smith - light, fragrant berry characters and a nice, clean dry palate. Still like some of the southern French offerings - that clean, light dry style - but struggle with the Rose d'Anjou - it just seems too green and stalky. Interestingly, I was told some years ago that I was 'weird' because I've never really stopped drinking Rose. Never understood why we don't do more in this country - especially up my way

daz67

[underwraps50]

I did sample the Turkey Flat Rose at DMs on Saturday. This is a little too dry and lacked fruit for my taste. It was a bit cooler than optimum but I doubt that would change my assessment. I don't want to use Rose as an aperitif - I want to quaff it on the deck on warm Queensland summer afternoons - but I don't like cloying sweetness or strong 'jammy' Grenache. I'm looking for 'fruity' rather than 'sweet' balanced by just enough acid to keep it 'fresh'. I can't remember what Mrs Wigley tasted like so maybe give that a try next.

[SkiBunny27]

I quite like rose actually. When it's right, it can be quite lovely.

My favourite so far has actually been from a winery I visited when I was on holiday in Canada called Church and State. Canada isn't known for its wines, but when they get it right, they really, really get it right. This one was crisp and slightly fruity (but not juicy!)

[daz]

I did sample the Turkey Flat Rose at DMs on Saturday. This is a little too dry and lacked fruit for my taste. It was a bit cooler than optimum but I doubt that would change my assessment. I don't want to use Rose as an aperitif - I want to quaff it on the deck on warm Queensland summer afternoons - but I don't like cloying sweetness or strong 'jammy' Grenache. I'm looking for 'fruity' rather than 'sweet' balanced by just enough acid to keep it 'fresh'. I can't remember what Mrs Wigley tasted like so maybe give that a try next.

I think the first couple of vintages of Teusner Salsa had a bit more fruit than the TFs I've tried. The Salsa may be worth including in a mixed case if you buy direct from the winery as I've done occasionally in the past; not sure if it's available from the supermarketers' discount outlets.