Hahndorf Hill Rose 2021

Description

Hahndorf Hill’s six-hectare vineyard is located at the edge of historic Hahndorf village and on the slopes of a gentle hill which, over a century ago, contained a slate quarry. It is very apparent when walking along the slopes of the vineyard blocks at Hahndorf Hill that slate forms a significant part of the mineral component of the soils.

The vineyard topsoils consist of a sandy-loam and red-clay blend, richly embellished with blue-red slate, quartz and ironstone intrusions. The subsoils comprise deep red clay. This abundance of diverse mineral components in the soil translates into a distinct mineral element in all their wines, which is especially beneficial for their Austrian varieties – such as Gruner Veltliner – at which they excel and have pioneered over the past 25 years.

The Adelaide Hills’ slow ripening, cool-climate environment allows for all their grapes to benefit from an extended ripening season with beautifully warm days and cold nights.  This diurnal variation is a significant quality defining factor according to producers of these varieties in their native Austria. Hahndorf Hill believe in environmentally sustainable methods to bring out the finesse and vitality in their wines.

Fine rose comprising a blend of German variety, Trollinger, Pinot Noir and other varietals. Early picked to retain fine acidity.

From the winemaker .. “Our beautiful, dry Rosé is regularly rated as one of the top Rosés in Australia, with both the 2019 and 2020 vintages once again included on the Halliday Wine Companion list of the Best of the Best Rosés in Australia. Now try our refreshing, bone-dry 2021 Rosé! This Rosé is uniquely made from a blend of our rare Germanic grape, Trollinger, plus other Adelaide Hills red fruit. Made in the typical French Provencal style, it features a pale watermelon juice colour, with a succulent nose of red cherries and apples. The palate is electric yet textural, and with an exciting bright cherry, apple and strawberry core that’s offset by an exhilarating natural acidity. The long, juicy finish has you salivating for another sip. Perfectly matched to freshly shucked oysters and all your favourite seafoods and South East Asian cuisine.. This is a rosé that will age well for between 5 – 7 years.”

Accolades and Gold medals galore already for the 2021:

Gold Medal – Global Fine Wine Challenge 2021
Silver Medal – Perth Royal Wine Awards 2021
Silver Medal – Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2021
★★★★★ – Huon Hooke, The Real Review

93 points, Jeni Port for James Halliday Wine Companion “36/23/21/20% pinot noir/tempranillo/merlot/trollinger. Hand-picked fruit, gently crushed. Free-run juice fermented in stainless steel with cultured yeasts. Delicate is the middle name of this breezy, summery rosé with its dusty strawberry scent, honeydew melon and mandarin skin aromas. Walks a fine, straight line of soft, juicy acidity across the palate.”

RRP $28   Our Price only $24.99

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