The wine that put Dominique Porter on the Australian wine map and producer of the Yarra Valley's best known Rose. Always a dry style and for most vintages Shiraz and Merlot dominant.
The wine that put Dominique Porter on the Australian wine map and producer of the Yarra Valley's best known Rose. Always a dry style and for most vintages Shiraz and Merlot dominant.
"The pale salmon tinge to the pink colour and the complex bouquet suggest the use of some oak, as does the tightly wound palate. Off the beaten track, but none the worse for that." 92pts - James Halliday - Wine Companion
"Classic Provence salmon-pink colour. A melange of strawberries, raspberries and bruised red apples, bright and expressive. A creamy, rounded mouth-feel, dried herbs weave through fresh and primary red berry fruits, acidity is crisp and measured. Benchmark." 95pts The Real Review
Where this wine comes from - Yarra Valley
Just 50 kilometres from Melbourne, Victoria’s Yarra Valley is a star of the wine regions surrounding the city, known as the ‘Melbourne Dress Circle’. With plenty of microclimates and sub-regions, the Yarra Valley doesn’t have a weak link. Certainly the region’s reputation has been built on the quality of its cool climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. As far as Chardonnay goes, Yarra Valley strikes the right balance of ripeness, without going over the edge. There’s white peach, lemon pith and Fuji apple supported by a fine spine of citrus-like acidity complemented by supportive oak maturation. The region’s Pinot Noir certainly produces that ethereal quality that Pinot-philes go crazy for – with lifted cherry notes, texture and length. Pinosity? It’s here in spades. Don’t discount Yarra Valley Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, which also have a long history in the region and are being recognised for producing their own unique regional styles. Game on!