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Additional information
Vintage
2023
Vineyard
Melba Block
TASTING NOTES
Our 2023 Rosé is hand crafted using Shiraz grapes from our Melba Block. First year made using Shiraz, this rosé displays elegance. Strawberry and guava notes are obvious, whilst the mid palate is generous. Perfect for any afternoon gathering – fromage & charcuterie. Perfect for any occasion
WINEMAKING
100% handpicked on 23 March 2023. Whole bunch vacuum bladder pressed, with 8 hours on skins. Fermented and Matured in aged French oak barrels over 8 months.
100% malolactic fermentation and sugar dry.
131 doz bottled 14 November 2023. 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
Situated at 230m above sea level was planted in the late 1970’s on an undulating slope on friable grey loam soils. Completely non irrigated and hand nurtured, surrounded by National Park. The vines are cared for by hand and the grapes carefully hand picked at the perfect harvest time. This 6+ acres comprises of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes.
Steels Gate Melba Block Vineyard
Situated at 150m above sea level was planted in the early 1980s. Similar to the Homeblock, the Melba vines are all cared for by hand, 100% cane pruned to ensure best quality fruit is grown and hand harvested.
Nagambie Vineyard
Nagambie Vineyard is a partnership with a family estate located in the picturesque Nagambie region. Still cool climate, this region produces lovely medium bodies reds and some lovely Rieslings and other similar white varieties.
