Description
Bruce and Jeanette Tomlinson established Lenton Brae Estate in 1982. It remains family owned and operated with son Edward the current winemaker.
The site of the vineyard was chosen after a chance conversation with Bill Pannell. Bill was the owner of Moss Wood winery and producing wines that were renowned throughout Australia and overseas. During a casual chat between the two men, Bill opined that the soils of one of the newly created properties were uniformly excellent and equal to those of the existing Moss Wood vineyard. Suitably impressed, Bruce decided to purchase the property immediately to the north of Moss Wood. The varieties selected for planting in 1982 were Chardonnay, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Pinot Noir was also originally planted but was removed in line with Bruce’s decision to focus Lenton Brae production on the red and white Bordeaux wine styles.
From Mike Bennie, in Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine article “Little Secrets” …“Yearly tastings of Lenton Brae wines reveal an unnerving consistency, high scores across the ranges and, importantly, a continuing value-for-money proposition as others in the region have increased pricing at pace. It’s a producer whose wines feel decidedly in that midway point between traditional and modern, where classic wines find the vivacity and detail to be ‘drink early’ propositions, but with time they will age beautifully.
About this wine: Sourced from the northern sub regions of Margaret River, the wine is made from Shiraz grapes grown specifically for the Rosé style. Picked in the cool of night, the fruit was processed cold to retain the fruit flavours. Minimal contact on skins has lead to the lighter colour and soft gentle flavours. The juice was settled, racked and fermented in stainless steel.
Very pale blush hue. Very pretty, rosewater, turkish delight, raspberry flowers and a hint of vanilla. Soft creamy front palate. Fruit sweetness abounds with characters of strawberry, raspberry and hints of cranberries. Very fine delicate acidity leaves the palate clean and satiated. 12% alc.
Gold Medal Winner at 2023 My Vintner WA Boutique & Single Vineyard Wine Show.
RRP $27 Our Price $24.99
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