Everything looks better through rose-tinted glasses and on Friday, June 28 it’s time to celebrate International Rosé Day in style!
Did you know rosé was the first wine created about 7000 BC? Red and white wines came a few thousand years later.
Rosé is not meant to be aged and is best consumed within 2-3 years of its release. In France, it is called rosé, while in Italy this drop is called rosato and in Spain, it's rosado.
Whatever you call it, make sure to raise a glass next Friday to one of our favourite drops at these five venues:
Boutique Wine and Cider
Kersbrook Hill Wines on South Para Road in Kersbrook is the place to head for boutique wines and cider of the highest quality in a style that is truly distinctive. Located in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, visit the cellar door, experience a private winery tour or celebrate your special occasion in style at this rustic venue where you can relax alfresco under a vine-covered patio amongst wine barrels.
Perhaps pair a glass of Ellie Mae Rosé with a cellar door menu of pizzas and platters made using the best quality local ingredients, while the desserts on offer are created by a local pâtissier; there is also a range of sauces and relishes to take home.
Bold Fruit Flavours
Named after the home town where owners Wayne and Myriam Keoghan first met, Anvers Wines on Razorback Road in Kangarilla offers some of the finest wines in the McLaren Vale region. Established in 1998 and with an emphasis on low-yield production, the winery showcases a range of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier varieties across 16 luscious hectares.
Aged in oak to allow the perfect balance between aroma and flavour, Anvers wines are famous for bold fruit flavours infused with elegance and softness. Perhaps try Anvers' 2023 Razorback Road Syrah Rosé – pale pink in colour, this wine pairs beautifully with charcuterie, cheese and olives as the acidity complements the charcuterie’s richness, while fruity notes enhance the saltiness of the olives and cheese.
Leader in New-emerging Varieties
Established for more than a decade and a leader in new-emerging varieties, ArtWine Estate’s award-winning wines are best enjoyed at the cellar door tucked into the Adelaide Hills along Bird In Hand Road in Woodside. Those who visit can admire views across sweeping landscapes all year round from the comfort of an architecturally-designed venue, comprising of a fully enclosed terrace and apex ceilings, which provide a light and airy feel.
Photo credit: Jessica Hurst.
Sample ArtWine’s delicious much-loved Temptress Rosé 2023, a pale pretty and delicate pink, it will certainly tempt you. With seductive aromas of rosewater, strawberries and berries, this wine is crisp and dry with just a hint of spice leaving you wanting more – a lovely drop to sample on its own or as a meal accompaniment.
Discover Lush Sweeping Landscapes
Find the lush sweeping landscapes of Preston Peak Wines cellar door and function centre just ten minutes out of Toowoomba on Preston Peak Lane. Perched at a stunning elevated position above the Great Dividing Range and Lockyer Valley, the estate boasts 330 hectares of vineyard and land, providing an extensive panorama over the surrounding region, well suited to hosting special occasions.
Drop into the cellar door for a tasting of a broad variety covering red, white, sparkling and fortified wines; think drops such as the Wild Flower Rosé, a light and refreshing dry wine with a fruit-driven style, made with minimal oak handling to enhance juicy Merlot characteristics. Pair this with a meal of seared tuna, or poached lobster.
A Taste of Unspoilt Flavours
Situated on the famed Cambrian-era soils of Heathcote, Sanguine Estate on Shurans Lane is an ideal location to soak up scenic views and enjoy a taste of unspoilt flavours. Established in 1996 and producing the first vintage in 2000, Sanguine’s family-run award-winning boutique winery aptly reflects a passion for natural winemaking, taking place within flourishing surrounds.
More than 50 acres of thriving vines are the backbone behind Sanguine’s range, lovingly crafted into memorable drops including Shiraz, Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Rosé and Cabernet. Pale salmon pink in colour with ripe red apple and a background of floral, leafy aromas, enjoy Sanguine’s 2023 Rosé while it is young, fresh and bright.
