This release, based from the 2021 vintage sees a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. From Howard Park’s Mount Barker vineyard. Tiraged in December 2021 and then disgorged in batches, spending a minimum of 31 months on lees.

Howard Park, Jeté, Rosé, Great Southern, NV

Dusky peach in colour. Plenty of fast moving beading and a fine lace. Watermelon candies, cherry Danish, pink grapefruit, ‘creaming soda,’ pink chalk, pink salt (lots of pink things!) and peach slices balanced with an umami meatiness. On the palate, bright pink and red fruits bounce along happily over a serious and firm base. Tight and layered with only just a hint of breadth coming from the robust and raspy Pinot Noir dominant mousse. Finish of pink grapefruit and strawberries n’ cream rolled into cutting tail.

RRP: $48
Alc: 12.5%
Rating: 93/100

Wine sample courtesy of Howard Park and Blend PR