Rose is witnessing a remarkable revival of fortune at present, with Provence leading the way. Australian wine producers have been rather slow to act, which is surprising given our warm climate and outdoors lifestyle. There are, of course, exceptions, most notably Charles Melton’s Rose of Virginia (though it verges toward dry red in style).
So how does a $50 Australian rose stack up? Australian Riesling has long struggled to break through the $50 ceiling. What then of Johnny-come-lately rose?! $50 is certainly getting up there for a rose, but if the wine is good enough, why not?
The wine in question is Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Rose, a single vineyard wine based on Pinot Noir from the trump card site in Mac’s portfolio of Yarra Valley vineyards. Only 1,080 bottles were made.
It is a beautifully perfumed and wonderfully textured wine that ranks alongside some of the best examples from France. High on drinkability, the wine looks great in the glass (Riedel Vinum Burgundy in this instance) and delivers a delicious, savoury accented palate of macerated strawberries and subtle spice. This wine is proof positive that rose can be a fine wine in its own right. Chapeau Mac Forbes!
2016 MAC FORBES WOORI YALLOCK ROSE
Variety: Rose
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
ABV: 13.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $50.00
Date tasted: 28 January 2018
Tasting Note:
Bright orangey pink in appearance. Attractive nose of apricot blossom and macerated strawberries. Dry, medium bodied, lovely texture and mouthfeel. Excellent depth of flavour. Strawberry pulp and a touch of spice. Classy stuff that stands up to the best roses from France.
17.5/20
So how does a $50 Australian rose stack up? Australian Riesling has long struggled to break through the $50 ceiling. What then of Johnny-come-lately rose?! $50 is certainly getting up there for a rose, but if the wine is good enough, why not?
The wine in question is Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Rose, a single vineyard wine based on Pinot Noir from the trump card site in Mac’s portfolio of Yarra Valley vineyards. Only 1,080 bottles were made.
It is a beautifully perfumed and wonderfully textured wine that ranks alongside some of the best examples from France. High on drinkability, the wine looks great in the glass (Riedel Vinum Burgundy in this instance) and delivers a delicious, savoury accented palate of macerated strawberries and subtle spice. This wine is proof positive that rose can be a fine wine in its own right. Chapeau Mac Forbes!
2016 MAC FORBES WOORI YALLOCK ROSEVariety: Rose
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
ABV: 13.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $50.00
Date tasted: 28 January 2018
Tasting Note:
Bright orangey pink in appearance. Attractive nose of apricot blossom and macerated strawberries. Dry, medium bodied, lovely texture and mouthfeel. Excellent depth of flavour. Strawberry pulp and a touch of spice. Classy stuff that stands up to the best roses from France.
17.5/20
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