What does one make of a wine made from Pinot Grigio fermented on skins for 18 days and bottled in a funky half litre bottle? Orange red in appearance, earthbound in feel and hard to describe! There’s quite a lot to like here, though its earth, savoury personality and price won’t appeal to all. Plenty of fun, though perhaps best enjoyed as a single glass with the right food.
2015 ARFION 'SMOKESTACK LIGHTNING' ROSÉProducer: Arfion
Variety: Rosé (Pinot Grigio)
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
ABV: 11.8%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $30.00
Date tasted: 19 March 2015
Tasting Note:
Bright orangey red in appearance. Whiff of strawberry and pear on the nose. Dry, medium bodied and savoury. More earthy than savoury. Hard to describe and hard to define, but by and large it works.
Score: 15.5/20
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