SLOW WINE CO. ROSÉ 2023 ($29 / Orange Region,NSW)
This current Rose release by Winemaker Will Rikard-Bell is from 100% Merlot grapes grown in the cool-climate region of Orange.
Attractive onion-skin and pale salmon colour.
The initial aromas are of a subtle blend of strawberries and blueberries.
Ditto for the initial palate, quickly followed by an eye-watering, lip-puckering, zingy natural cool-climate acid lift. The lingering perception of sweetness and jubey fruit crispness make it a food-friendly wine & possibly a pleasant match to Asian dishes & green salads.
Quirkily, we enjoyed ours with some home-grown, freshly picked feijoas.
Gilbert Labour