With summer on its way, rosé comes into its own for accompanying long lunches and lazy outdoor dinners. Rosés are for enjoying rather than analysing and are best fresh and lightly chilled.
BEST VALUE
$20
Three and a half stars (out of five)
Above average value
With floral aromas, hints of cherries, a little sweetness, attractive flavours and a savoury nuance, this is more structured than many and very drinkable.
BEST VALUE
$21
Three and a half stars
Above average value
A pretty pink with attractive fruit, perhaps a hint of mint, a savoury undertone, depth of flavour and a fresh finish.
$26
Three stars
Below average value
A hint of red fruit, a suggestion of nuts and a fresh finish. Best well chilled.
$25
Three and a half stars
Good value
A suggestion of herbs, red fruits, toast and savoury undertones with a firm finish make this rosé more textural and interesting than many.
$30
Four stars
Good value
Fragrant and floral with attractive red fruits and cherries, this is charming with a fresh finish. Delicious drinking now.
$22
Three stars
Good value
Hints of apples and raspberries with savoury, slightly nutty undertones and a fresh finish.
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