A scrumptious tawny pink Cuvée, a big-on-flavour Rosé, and Extra Dry. The Pinot grapes underwent skin contact in open fermenters, fashioned to the traditional Tavel style. The wine then spends a short period of less than one month in older oak with a portion undergoing malolactic fermentation, to gain richness on the palate. The Pinot characters here are slightly less acidic than most other pink wines, whilst the (strong for its style) oakey characters and remarkable complexity contribute to its tongue-jarring qualities
Colour of this Rosé is a mature pink, wonderfully robed with varying shades of brown and orange hues. There are elegant notes of red currant, cherry and rose hip with hints of vanillin spice on the nose. Palate is delicate, with fruit complex flavours complimented by floral scents and soft, subtle tannins. Smokyness and stalky flavours, dry and refreshing, strawberry and spice, phenolics and fine texture. A mouth watering wine with a crisp, dry finish. Drink now and enjoy with a refined, freshly presented angel hair pasta tossed through with smoked trout, goats cheese and pine nuts.
This is Yering Station's Extra Dry pinot noir rose - and the best rendition of it that I've tried for some time. Simply, it is a beautiful drink. it's dry, but the fruit flavours are bright and clear. There are no signs of intrusive alcohol. It has foresty, autumnal notes, but it's essentially cherried and Turkish delight-ish. It feels refreshing, pure, and spotlessly clean - yet it has some character to it too. The price, the flavour, the aroma - they're all working for me. 92 Points; The Wine Front
Strong pink, with a touch of salmon; a highly expressive bouquet of spiced strawberries leads into a long palate that is indeed extra dry (ED), with plenty of flavour on the finish and aftertaste. A distinguished wine. Screwcap. 12% alc. Rating 94 Points; Drink 2013 $22 Date Tasted Nov 10 James Halliday Wine Companion
