2021 Ashton Hills Sparkling Rose, Adelaide Hills

Ashton Hills Sparkling Rosé from the Adelaide Hills is a lively, finely crafted sparkling that captures the freshness and finesse of one of Australia’s premier cool-climate regions. Made from Pinot Noir grown in the elevated, south-facing slopes of the Piccadilly Valley, this wine offers elegance, texture, and just the right amount of celebratory flair.

Ashton Hills is best known for its world-class Pinot Noir, and that pedigree shines through here. The fruit is handpicked and handled with great care, with a focus on preserving delicacy and aromatic lift. Made in the traditional method, this rosé undergoes secondary fermentation in bottle and is aged on lees to build complexity, creamy texture, and fine bubbles.

In the glass, it’s a soft salmon-pink with a delicate bead. Aromas of wild strawberries, rose petal, red apple, and a hint of brioche float from the glass. The palate is crisp and dry, yet layered, with red berry fruit, blood orange, and a savoury twist leading into a long, chalky finish. There’s a gentle balance of fruit and structure, making it equally suited to aperitif hour or light food pairings.

Ashton Hills Sparkling Rosé is ideal with smoked salmon, charcuterie, or a festive brunch—it’s joyful but seriously well made, just like everything from this benchmark Adelaide Hills producer.