2025 Rosé

Estate Grown | Hand Picked | Grenache | Mourvèdre

Our Marananga estate grown Grenache was planted in 2015 from vine cuttings taken from our old vine block at Moppa, an old unknown clone. The vineyard has been set up like they were with the early settlers, trained and pruned with the bush vine method.  The soil is red/brown earth with underlying calcareous red clay and built on blue shale rock layers.

Hand Picked on the 16^th of February, 100% de-stemmed, 16-hour skin contact and then whole berry pressed to a vessel for fermentation.  No wild yeast this vintage, cultured wild yeast and fermented clean, temperature kept moderate, between 14 & 16 degrees over 32 days.  After fermentation the wine was kept on ferment lees for a further 6 months before bottling.  This wine is vegan friendly.

Appearance:  Salmon pink with a bronze hue

Aroma:  Bright, lifted aromas of freshly picked ripe strawberries and melon lead the bouquet, layered with notes of crème brûlée and mandarin for a vibrant citrus lift, complemented by a hint of white peach. In keeping with previous vintages, subtle cinnamon spice weaves through the fruit, alongside delicate floral nuances that add elegance and complexity.

Palate:  Fresh, lively and beautifully balanced, with a gently creamy texture. Flavours of strawberry, melon and bright citrus glide across the palate, bringing vibrancy and charm. Medium acidity provides structure and freshness, while the wine remains dry in style, with 3.6 g/L of residual sugar lending subtle roundness without overt sweetness.

Region:  100% Barossa Valley

Sub Region:  100% Marananga Grenache

Bottled: 13/11/2025

Production:   162 dozen

pH: 3.43

Total Acid:  5.54g/L

Alcohol: 12.5%

Total Sugars:  3.6 g/L

Cellar Potential:  3-5yrs with careful cellaring

Winemaker:  Shawn Kalleske

Last tasted:  4/3/2026