No fish were harmed in the making of this wine. Obviously the naming a reference to the colour. A blend of 66% Pinot Noir, 23% Shiraz and 11% Grenache. Regional split is 76% McLaren Vale and 24% Adelaide Hills. Exclusive to First Choice and Vintage Cellars stores and Cellar door/online.

Shingleback, Haycutters, Salmon Rosé, McLaren Vale/Adelaide Hills, 2017

Vibrant red fruit dominant nose, light musk sticks, the cleanliness of fresh chalk and cherry blossom, all the while a skulking petrichor hovers. Moving, swaying lightly with the right amount of grip and gumption from the pinot, this way it avoids being a fruit sweet lolly jar. Finishes with clipped acidity on top of the light cherry, strawberry and rosewater. A good value option in the sub $20 rosé stakes.

RRP: $18
Alc: 12.4%
Rating: 16.5/20

Wine sample courtesy of Shingleback