A blend of 65% Pinot Noir 24% Shiraz and 11% Grenache, with the geographical split of 77% McLaren Vale and 23% Adelaide Hills. Carries some bling too, Gold Medals at the 2017 Royal Adelaide Wine and Royal Melbourne Wine shows and a silver from the 2017 Perth Royal Wine Award.  Exclusive to Dan Murphy’s, BWS and Shingleback’s online store.

Red Knot by Shingleback, Rosé, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, 2017

A pale dusky rose colour. Perfumed and fragrant nose: carrying ripe strawberry, guava, cherry and light musk. The blend works well with the structure from the pinot and shiraz with the plump red fruits of grenache. The 5 grams (per litre) of residual sugar providing a little rounded kiss at the finish of a surprisingly textured palate, but the overall effect is a still one of a dry wine. Refreshing and exceptionally food friendly. Very good value.

RRP: $15
Alc: 12.4%
Rating: 17/20

Wine sample courtesy of Shingleback