Annual Rose & Sausages Sydney 2025
While Rosé was once considered a little out of fashion it has come back with full force thanks to the efforts of quality conscious producers focusing on dryer, textural styles like those seen from its spiritual home in Provence. It has taken a firm foothold in the psyche of savvy wine drinkers worldwide and the demand for it has grown exponentially every year. Even with an incredible selection like we are seeing today its barely a drop in the ocean of what's available in the market now.
In Australia the move towards dryer, fresher styles and away from the lolly water, fruit bombs of the past have been thoroughly embraced by consumers. We believe this is the perfect style for drinking over the hot Australian summer and with Rosè from every region and from an incredibly diverse selection of varieties it is an exciting time to be drinking locally indeed.
Of course, the traditional Rosé of Provence still sits atop the throne with its slippery palate, textural savoury edge combined with fresh cut, juicy red fruits that make it the perfect combo for summer sipping. Regions like Bandol and those further west incorporate an even more structured style again with grenache giving way to the broodier mourvedre based wines of the region. And, while the Mediterranean south dominates our hearts and minds the Rhone, Burgundy and Loire are hot on its heels.
Spain takes its lead from Provence, with styles generally best consumed in their youth with grenache and tempranillo based rosato's featuring heavily. At the same time Italy is hitting its stride with textural and forward styles from across the country and based around stalwart varietals like sangiovese and nebbiolo as well as a range of other native grapes from its warmer southern coasts.
Add to that a range of perfect pink from across the globe and there is no better time to be joining the Rosè revolution.
In Australia the move towards dryer, fresher styles and away from the lolly water, fruit bombs of the past have been thoroughly embraced by consumers. We believe this is the perfect style for drinking over the hot Australian summer and with Rosè from every region and from an incredibly diverse selection of varieties it is an exciting time to be drinking locally indeed.
Of course, the traditional Rosé of Provence still sits atop the throne with its slippery palate, textural savoury edge combined with fresh cut, juicy red fruits that make it the perfect combo for summer sipping. Regions like Bandol and those further west incorporate an even more structured style again with grenache giving way to the broodier mourvedre based wines of the region. And, while the Mediterranean south dominates our hearts and minds the Rhone, Burgundy and Loire are hot on its heels.
Spain takes its lead from Provence, with styles generally best consumed in their youth with grenache and tempranillo based rosato's featuring heavily. At the same time Italy is hitting its stride with textural and forward styles from across the country and based around stalwart varietals like sangiovese and nebbiolo as well as a range of other native grapes from its warmer southern coasts.
Add to that a range of perfect pink from across the globe and there is no better time to be joining the Rosè revolution.
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Chateau du Rouet Cuvee Reserve Cotes de Provence Rose 2023Pale, shimmering orange-pink. Spice-accented red currant, cherry and floral scents pick up a hint of orange pith with air. Chewy and focused on the palate, offering bitter cherry and red berry flavors and a touch of candied lavender. Finishes long and silky, with repeating florality and a zesty snap of white pepper. VINOUS2023Carignan, Grenache, MourvedreFrance460$43.00 As low as $38.70 -
Vinea Marson Rosato 2023A textural, medium-bodied rosato, the 2023 Rosato sees the return of a small amount of saignéed nebbiolo. Paired with the bright & fruit-drive barrel-fermented sangiovese, this new release wine holds enticing medium weight
An elegant medium-bodied rosato possesses a nose of enticing strawberries & cream, dark cherry & ripe raspberry notes, with savouriness following on the palate thanks to a portion of saignéed nebbiolo & fermentation in old French oak barriques & puncheons. The textural mouthfeel is accompanied by notes of sour cherry wood & pleasing phenolics. A nuanced finish with balanced acid and tannin, this easy-drinking Rosato epitomises European savouriness alongside sangiovese's cherry-dominated generosity.
2021sangioveseAustralia404$29.00 As low as $26.10 -
Monteraponi Rosato 2023100% Sangiovese. The Rosato is made by a bleeding of the must. Alcolic fermentation takes place in old barriques without temperature control and no selected east. We don’t make any malolactic fermentation to keep much better the flavors notes. Following the batonage for three times per week. In April / May, without any filtration, during the waning moon is bottled by gravity.2015sangioveseItaly495$57.00 As low as $51.30 -
Sauveroy 'Evasion' Rose 2022Nestled on the hillsides of the Layon Valley in Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay, Anjou, the Sauveroy vineyard covers 28 hectares, currently in conversion to organic farming. Quentin, Véronique, and Pascal Cailleau, the third generation at the helm. The estate cultivates Chenin, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grolleau Noir and Gris, Gamay, and Chardonnay with an empirical and artisanal approach.2022Cabernet FrancFrance423$34.00 As low as $30.60 -
The Hedonist McLaren Vale Rose 2024SPECIAL VALUE - Made from sangiovese (73%) off two sites in Seaview, and estate-grown, young vine grenache (27%) in the Willunga foothills. The colour is in a classic zone, but on the assertive end, with flavours similarly, though not aggressively, forthright. Cherry, raspberry, Campari, white pepper, a brush of hardy herbs; it’s a gastronomic style, or rather a transitional one, with aperitif appeal quietly ushering towards food. It does both things well. MARCUS ELLIS, Halliday Wine Companion2024Grenache, sangioveseFrance423$31.00 As low as $27.90