dry conditions

Grown, fermented, matured and bottled at Unison Vineyard

Vintage 2021

After average winter rainfall, the soils were carrying adequate moisture going into the growing season. Spring was mild and flowering early. By December rainfall was lower than average, a trend that would continue through the season. Temperatures in December and January were warm without excessively hot days. This diurnal swing gave perfect conditions for ripening. The dry conditions continued through autumn and our grapes were picked in optimal health and maturity.
Alluvius is the Latin word for the unconsolidated fine gravel, silt and sand that is deposited at the bottom of River beds which is out soil. Hence the name for our Gimblett Gravels Rosé.
Winemaking Notes – hand crafted with attention to detail.

Unison Rose is made by the traditional method of saigné (bleeding). Our red grapes are de-stem and lightly crushed before going into the fermenting vats. The must (crushed grapes) is then left to macerate for 4 to 5 hours at which time we draw off the lightly coloured pink grape juice. This juice is fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks using the same methods as for white wine. The fermentation of the red juice without the skins gives us vibrant red berry flavours in the wine without tannins.
Our 2021 Rose is made from Merlot and Syrah saigné

Tasting Note
Delicate pale pink.
All things pink and red on the nose; wild strawberries, raspberries, roses and with a swirl of the glass a wave of lavender. Crisp and flavoursome
in the mouth with red berries and a touch of spice. The silky dry palate finishes with bright lifted, lingering, flavours that are reminiscent of a warm summers evening. Flavours of strawberries, wild dried herbs and a touch of spice. A silky texture carries the wine across the palate with sustained fresh flavours.

2021 is a dry rosé (<1g/L residual sugar) with complex layers of flavour. Vegan friendly. Pair with Paella, Roast Pork, Antipasto Platter, Fish and Chips!