Vintage
2022
ABV
13.5%
Wine Type
Rosé
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Our savoury and textural Rosé is based on Nebbiolo and Sangiovese from the Freeman vineyards in the Hilltops region. Pressed after 12 hours on skins, we then ferment cloudy juice with naturally occurring yeast in old puncheons. Maturation then takes place on lees for several months prior to bottling. The pale colour hints at the savoury nature of the Rosa. Youthful fruit notes are stitched into a complex array of secondary aromas and flavours, and there is an understated elegance to the palate with delicate strawberry notes stretching over finely balanced tannin and acidity. This is a contemporary and very food friendly expression of Rosé.
Winemaker's Bio
Matt holds a Bachelor of Wine Science and Graduate Diploma of Business Administration from Charles Sturt University. He has been involved at various levels of winemaking and wine business management for the last twenty years. Starting out as a Trainee Winemaker in the Hunter Valley, Matt then gained invaluable experience making wine in the United States and France before heading to Coldstream Hills in the Yarra Valley. In 2003, he finally settled in the Hunter Valley where he was ultimately promoted to the dual role of Winemaker and General Manager at a leading boutique winery. In 2010, Matt decided to step out and establish the Gundog Estate wine business and cellar door. Under Matt’s management and winemaking, Gundog Estate has consistently been awarded a prestigious five-star winery rating from Australia’s leading wine critic — James Halliday. During his time in the Hunter, Matt’s wines have gained many accolades. In 2010, Matt was recognised as the “Hunter Valley’s Rising Star,” and in 2021, finalist for the Gourmet Traveller Australian Winemaker of the Year.