Australian Rosé wines

Rosé wines have been embraced by Australian wine lovers over recent years and this trend looks like it will continue. These light-bodied, pink or blush wines are typically made with red grapes using white wine techniques. The varieties are usually Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir, with minimal skin contact results in low colour. Another way of making Rosé wines is the saignée method where some low pigmented juice is run-off from a red wine early on its fermentation. Rosé wines come in shades anywhere between red and white and vary from the cheap Mateus to the expensive Champagne. Rosé wines are ideal for the Australian climate as they suit outdoor eating and can partner a wide range of food. The vibrant fruit flavours of Australian Rosés are best enjoyed in their youth. These pink wines are typically light-bodied, see no oak, and offer fresh strawberry, cherry and red berry fruit aromas and flavours with a crisp refreshing finish. Serve them chilled.