Steels Gate 2021 Rose

2021 Pinot Noir Rosé

This wine is no longer available for purchase. Tasting notes available below.

Additional information

Region

Yarra Valley

Vintage

2021

Vineyard

Melba Block

TASTING NOTES

The 2021 Rosé is crafted using 100% Pinot Noir grapes from our Melba Block. This year we upgraded from a basket to a vacuum bladder press. Being a more delicate process, we have found that this rosé has retained more aromatics and fruit character. Keeping with our preferred french-style of rosé, the subtlety of the strawberry nose is balanced beautifully with a mineral and savoury palate, yet bright finish. This elegant rosé will drink beautifully during the warmer months. Perfect for any occasion

WINEMAKING

100% handpicked on 03 March 2021. Chilled overnight and whole bunch vacuum bladder pressed. Matured in a stainless tank over 5 months. 100% malolactic fermentation and sugar dry. Being a cool summer, we saw the fermentation take place over a two week period. Temperatures controlled to ensure a mid 20 degree ferment. 165 doz bottled 18 August 2021. Unfined and unfiltered.

Melba Block

Situated at 150m above sea level, planted in the early 1980s. Similar to the Homeblock, the Melba block vines are all cared for by hand, 100% cane pruned to ensure best quality fruit is grown and hand harvested. Clones – 114, 115, MV6

Alcohol

13.5%

Additional Notes

8.0 std drinks Vegan Friendly

pH

3.15%

Titratable Acidity

6.3%
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Steels Gate Melba Block Vineyard
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