2018 Longview Nebbiolo Rosato, Adelaide Hills

Winner Best Rosé Sydney Wine Show  2018

Salmon pink, savoury and super sexy, the Nebbiolo grape makes lip-smacking Rosé for grown-ups. This beautiful bottle is printed with fine, filigreed artwork representing the Queen of the Ancient Roman Gods, Juno - goddess of Heaven, Matrimony and Women and was the daughter of the all-powerful Saturn, God of Harvest. An image of Saturn appears on Longview’s Nebbiolo bottle and is the namesake of the Saturno family, owners of Longview Vineyard.

Vibrant salmon pink in colour with delicate notes of orange peel, musk and strawberries on the nose. The palate bursts with maraschino cherries and raspberries, then finishes with savoury, refreshing acidity. Lingering and dry; unmistakably Nebbiolo!

Ok I confess, this is probably our favourite rosé. An all-too-easy to drink, goes with everything, the perfect sit in the sun kind of wine. Makes you feel like taking a trip to Saint Tropez

Most of the work was carried out in the vineyard with shoot removal, and two passes of bunch thinning. Pale salmon-pink; the wine packs an unexpected punch, with savoury strands running through the mix of maraschino and sour cherry fruits. The finish is dry and fresh.

94 points James Halliday winecompanion.com.au August 2019