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The 2025 Crudo Rosé comes from the 42-year-old vines of Rosehill Vineyard in Dixons Creek, a relatively cool, sustainably managed site at the warmer northern end of the Yarra Valley. It’s a blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, whole bunch pressed to old oak hogsheads, where it fermented with indigenous yeasts and went through spontaneous malolactic conversion. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered. A warm, dry summer gave way to a cooler autumn with good rainfall and an early-ish harvest.
Lifted alpine strawberries lead a rosé that is driven, racy and bone dry. Light purple berries and a hint of leafiness add aromatic depth. A flavourful acid frame leaves room for some mid-palate softness and creaminess before the acid draws together for a dry finish. It's got al fresco dining written all over it.