TASTING NOTES FOR Annais Organic Rosé Mudgee New South Wales 2024
🍷 Appearance
Beautiful pale salmon pink with delicate rose petal hues and subtle copper highlights, displaying excellent clarity and brightness. An elegant and inviting appearance reflecting the wine’s freshness, vibrant fruit character and appealing dry Rosé style.
👃 Aromas
An expressive and fragrant bouquet of fresh strawberries, ripe raspberries, red cherries and delicate watermelon, complemented by attractive floral notes of rose petal and citrus blossom. Subtle hints of pink grapefruit, white peach and gentle spice contribute additional aromatic complexity, creating a beautifully fresh and inviting bouquet.
👅 Palate
Fresh, vibrant and beautifully balanced, delivering attractive flavours of juicy strawberry, ripe raspberry, red cherry and refreshing watermelon. Delicate notes of white peach and pink grapefruit add further interest, while crisp natural acidity provides excellent freshness and definition. Subtle citrus zest and gentle savoury characters complement the expressive red fruit, creating a harmonious and wonderfully approachable palate with an appealing dry finish.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Light, smooth and beautifully refreshing, with a delicate, silky texture providing an elegant and appealing mouthfeel. The palate displays attractive fruit intensity and lively acidity, finishing clean, crisp and persistent with lingering strawberry, raspberry, citrus and subtle floral notes.
🍇 Overall Style
A fresh, elegant and wonderfully approachable organic Rosé from Mudgee in the Central Ranges of New South Wales. The 2024 vintage offers an appealing combination of vibrant red berry flavours, delicate floral aromatics and refreshing acidity. Its attractive fruit expression, balanced structure and dry finish make it a versatile and enjoyable Australian Rosé ideally suited to relaxed entertaining, outdoor dining and warmer weather. Best enjoyed well chilled.
🍽️ Food Pairing
An excellent accompaniment to grilled prawns, fresh seafood, smoked salmon, roast chicken and lightly seasoned pork dishes. Equally enjoyable with Mediterranean salads, antipasto platters, charcuterie, grilled vegetables, wood-fired pizza and soft cheeses. Its refreshing acidity and delicate red berry flavours also make it an excellent choice with Asian-inspired cuisine and light summer meals.
🥂 BBD Verdict
Annais Organic Rosé 2024 is an excellent addition to Better Buy The Dozen’s Australian Rosé selection. Fresh, elegant and wonderfully approachable, it delivers attractive strawberry and raspberry flavours, delicate floral notes and excellent drinking appeal. Its organic credentials provide additional interest for customers seeking wines produced using organic vineyard practices. A terrific choice for Rosé enthusiasts, relaxed entertaining, summer gatherings or inclusion in a personally selected mixed dozen. A versatile and enjoyable Mudgee Rosé offering impressive freshness, elegance and excellent value.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷
