151 TASTED
92 AWARDED
Finally rosés are more popular and deserving their place in Australia's bright and warmer landscape. Whilst colours are still all over the place two important things have happened over the past few years; firstly more rosé are now made as designated rosés, not as an afterthought and secondly most rosés are now in the dry and balanced spectrum so consumers know what they are getting.
ROSÉ UNDER $20
28 TASTED
13 AWARDED
A huge range of colours here! The better wines were more serious showing finesse, purity and elegance. “Great to see a generally dry style of wine across the board rather than the confusing levels of sweetness we saw in the past,” said one judge.
Ara Single Estate Marlborough Rosé 2021 ★★★★★ 98pts
A well-balanced light pink sweet/savoury style with a perfumed strawberry bouquet and a crisp palate with attractive mineral notes and a textured finish. $19.99
Zilzie Wines Bulloak Rosé 2021 ★★★★1/2 97pts
“This is a serious rosé,” declared one judge. Salmon pink in colour with strawberry-like aromas showing citrus hints. Good palate weight and length. $9
Bunnamagoo Estate Mount Lawson Mudgee Rosé 2021 ★★★★ 94pts
Lifted lolly-like strawberry driven nose with a nicely textured palate, soft and sweet in the mouth. $15
De Bortoli Rose King Valley Rosé 2021 ★★★★ 94pts
Pale pink with attractive red berry aromas edged with mineral notes. Nice balance of berry sweetness on the palate. $19.95
Dalfarras Central Victoria Sangiovese Rosé 2021 ★★★1/2 92pts
Musky raspberry nose with herbaceous hints and lovely freshness of ripe strawberry flavours. $19.70
Tempus Two Varietal ★★★
