ARC Rose 2020 Victoria Mornington Peninsula
ARC Rose 2020 Victoria Mornington PeninsulaARC Rose 2020
This year we treated our rose a bit differently. The grapes all hail from the Mornington Peninsula where half is tempranillo from Hickinbotham Vineyards and the other half Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Karina. It’s a zippy little number with fine acidity but a generosity of red fruit coming from the Merlot.
Bottled unfiltered and un-fined.
A.R.C or A Random Collection was founded in 2017 after musings and dreams from a previous life working restaurant floors. The vision of working the land, being in touch with nature and living within our means came to life a few years ago after we made the leap from our lives in Sydney and ended up with our very own permaculture farm in West Gippsland Victoria.
As A.R.C started we sourced our fruit from a selection of vineyards predominantly in the nearby Mornington Peninsula allowing us to learn our craft, experiment and further establish our vision for the brand. We firmly believe in ethical farming practices and in early 2020 we were thrilled to be presented with an opportunity to lease 3ha of established biodynamic vines just outside the town of Warragul. This amazing site is perched between the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges to the south and Mount Baw Baw to the north. Its rich red volcanic soils produce wines of elegance, poise and character. We are delighted to see A.R.C evolve as we continue to understand and learn from this magical site. Our work in the cellar is hands off, preferring not to manipulate the wines and rather let them express their fruit and journey. All wines are wild ferment, not filtered or fined and vegan friendly.
Bouchard Rose VDP N.V
Bouchard Rose VDP N.VBouchard Rose VDP N.V
Bouchard Aîné & Fils’ “Rosé de France” blend uses mostly Cinsault Noir grapes to achieve a very elegant, fruity wine.
A beautiful clear rosé with purplish tints.
Fruity with hints of gooseberry and citrus fruits.
Slightly acidic for optimum freshness. Pleasantly soft in the mouth and easy to drink
Charles Melton There is a Rose in Spanish Harlem Rosado South Australia Barossa Valley
Charles Melton There is a Rose in Spanish Harlem Rosado South Australia Barossa ValleyCharles Melton There is a Rose in Spanish Harlem Rosado “There is a Rose in Spanish Harlem” Rosado
Bright yet delicately aromatic. The Rosado; richer than a classic rosé, perfume of rhubarb and rose blossom and the palate complex and lithe with funky cassis and marshmallow. A hint of Spanish inspiration and a stylish strut. Enjoy it with tapas, pintxos, or any bright and light cuisine. It’s contemporary. It’s evocative. It’s a rose in………
Christina Zweigelt Rose 2019 Austria
Christina Zweigelt Rose 2019 AustriaChristina Zweigelt Rose 2019 -Ripe, fresh and summery, this beautiful rose of 100% Zweigelt is certain to satisfy. Aromas and flavors of strawberry, melon and cranberry pour out of its mineral-laden foundation, and six months on the lees help give the wine its generous texture.
Domaine De Cantarelle Cotes de Provence 2020
Domaine De Cantarelle Cotes de Provence 2020Domaine De Cantarelle Cotes de Provence 2020
THE STORY
On the Domain there are many relics from Roman times. The Romans not only gave their name to the Provence, « the Provincia Romana », but they also brought the culture of the vine in early AD.
The Domain of Cantarelle was founded in 1974 and developed by the Dieudonné family in the 2000s to became the largest vineyard of the Coteaux Varois de Provence AOC.
The authenticity of the terroir, its colors, its perfumes, its landscapes immediately seduced Pascal Debon who became the owner of the Domain in 2017. A new adventure began with significant investments in the vineyard and in the wine making equipment for even better quality wines. The Domain is in the process of becoming certified as High Environmental Value (HVE).
THE TERROIR
The vines situated in altitude benefit from a clay and limestone soil and from good sunshine which allow the wine to preserve its freshness and acidity.
The violent and capricious wind of Provence, the Mistral, has a remarkable impact on the vineyard, it is very dry and protects the vines from attacks of moisture-related diseases.
Domaine Les Fouques Cuvee Tradition 2018
Domaine Les Fouques Cuvee Tradition 2018Domaine Les Fouques Cuvee Tradition 2018. This Rosé displays a wonderfully full fruited and fleshy appeal, showing more density and textural layering than many other Provence counterparts. The low intervention winemaking throws elements of funk and texture, adding to the profile of peach, melon and wild strawberries. An energetic wine, as Yves and I concurred.
Domaine Sainte Marie Cotes de Provence 2020
Domaine Sainte Marie Cotes de Provence 2020Domaine Sainte Marie Cotes de Provence 2020 is a blend of 40% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, 15% Syrah, 10% Tiburen and 5% Carignan grapes all certified organic. Water like in colour with a pale salmon tinged outskirts. The fragrantly scented nose sees peach, raspberry and light musk aromas followed by some rose petal end notes. Delightful peach and raspberry fruits are very supple in their feel with intrusions of musk and stony mineral elements present on the crisp dry finish. Excellent intensity and depth with a long delicious aftertaste.
Fighting Gully Road Rose 2019-Victoria Beechworth
Fighting Gully Road Rose 2019-Victoria BeechworthFighting Gully Road Rose 2019. Light salmon-pink colour, with freshness of hue. The bouquet is complex and meaty, smoked smallgoods, charcuterie-like, and at quite a remove from the fresh, grapy style of Aussie rosé. It’s soft and round, easygoing and gentle, with moderate length and a clean finish. Lovely balance and great drinkability. Excellent Aussie rosé
Four Winds Mataro Rose 2020 South Australia
Four Winds Mataro Rose 2020 South AustraliaFour Winds Mataro Rose 2020
In 2020 our crop was damaged by the smoke from the bushfires and we were unable to harvest any grapes. We contacted friends from wine regions around Australia and were able to track down this parcel of Mataro in South Australia’s Renmark area.
This dry Rosé is pale pink in colour, with red fruits, savoury herbs and floral aromas. These delicate flavours make this rosé the perfect accompaniment for a warm afternoon.
The Four Winds Story began with a miner and his wife who lived on the property in a slab-hut. Her name was Scheherazade, after the story telling character in The Arabian Nights. Her favourite story described a magic carpet being borne by the four winds of good fortune. She named this small farm in Murrumbateman ‘Four Winds’ in the hope it would carry their good fortunes.
