Joshua Cooper Rosè

A blend of Merlot, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, with so much going on!  Exploding with bright red fruits, green almond and peppery spice with a wonderfully crisp palate that is savoury and complex. Delicious!

“Winemaker-of-the-moment Josh Cooper says his love of the very pale, textural rosés of Clos Cibonne in Provence inspired him to produce a rosé of his own. I can understand: I first tasted Clos Cibonne on a romantic holiday in Paris, and it became my favourite rosé too. As Cooper can't use the ancient Provencal grape, tibouren (the variety isn't grown in Australia - yet), he instead sources merlot, cabernet sauvignon, shiraz and cabernet franc from vineyards in central Victoria and ferments the juice - after a short period of contact with the skins - to produce this great interpretation of the style.

Very pale indeed, just a hint of bronze, with intriguing fruity and savoury aromas - small red crunchy berries, some floral characters, a touch of vanilla - then a textural, dry, even mineral-laced mouthful, finishing tangy and refreshing. A serious rosé that will develop more savoury complexity over the next few years in the cellar.”

- Max Allen, Australian Financial Review