TASTING NOTES FOR Chapel Hill Abacus Rosé McLaren Vale 2022

🍷 Appearance
Pale salmon pink with a slightly deeper blush tone. Bright and vibrant, showing good colour for a more textural Rosé style.

👃 Aromas
Fresh and lifted, with red currant, watermelon and strawberry notes.
Hints of creaminess and subtle savoury spice emerge, with a gentle herbal edge adding complexity.

👅 Palate
Dry and fruit-driven, delivering red berry fruits—strawberry, raspberry and red currant.
There’s a soft, creamy mid-palate balanced by bright acidity, with a subtle savoury and slightly spicy edge providing interest.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Light to medium-bodied with a smooth, textural feel.
The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering red fruits, a touch of spice and fine natural acidity keeping everything balanced.

🍇 Overall Style
A modern McLaren Vale Rosé—textural, savoury and dry.
Leans slightly more toward a structured, food-friendly style rather than purely fruit-driven, offering both freshness and subtle complexity.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with charcuterie, grilled salmon, niçoise salad or roast chicken. Also excellent with Mediterranean dishes, feta and light barbecue fare.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A more serious Rosé that delivers texture, savoury edge and versatility.
Ideal for mixed dozens where you want a Rosé that can handle food as well as casual drinking—this is a great step up from simple, fruity styles and offers excellent value.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷