RIPPLE EFFECT SUMMER HAZE ROSÉ 2024

Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"97.5% Taylor Pass – Southern Valleys, Clone 95 Chardonnay, dry farmed, planted 2001. Hand harvested 18th March 2024. 2.5% Southern Valleys, Mass Selection Syrah, planted 1992. Hand harvested 2nd April 2024.

The Chardonnay was hand harvested then pressed the following morning, with the juice being separated into different ‘cuts’. The free-run and light pressings were transferred to a tank to undertake stabulation. Once the Syrah was ready to be picked the Chardonnay was racked off heavy lees and a wild fermentation began.

The Syrah bunches were suspended above the fermenting Chardonnay, resulting in carbonic maceration. Once the Chardonnay had completed alcoholic fermentation the Syrah bunches were removed to a separate vessel and foot stomped to release the juice and allow wild yeast to take over the alcoholic fermentation. The Syrah was then pressed and blended with the Chardonnay to give the alluring colour and aromatic interest.

It's all about fresh fruit. Intensely aromatic with a harmonious balance between acidity, bitterness and sweetness. This is summer in a glass."