Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates stable. “Un-Australian” in style and 100% Barossa Valley Grenache. Fermentation and 4 months maturation in old French oak hogsheads for depth and complexity. Winemaker is Marc van Halderen. Vegan friendly winemaking, if that’s important to you.

Rogers and Rufus, Rosé, Grenache, Barossa Valley, 2025

Very pale salmon colour. Turkish Delight, peach slices, raspberry jelly crystals, pink grapefruit, cranberry, orange blossom, pomegranate, cut flowers and a little pencilly graphite. Carrying a little more depth and presence than many others in the style. Dry, crisp and refreshing with a welcome persistence of flavour, punctuated with a touch of piquant white pepper spice.

RRP: $27
Alc: 11.5%
Rating: 91/100

Wine sample courtesy of Rogers and Rufus