2024 Sinapius Jean Morice Rose, Northern Tasmania

Sinapius Jean Morice Rosé from Northern Tasmania is a vibrant, textural, and thoughtfully crafted wine that captures the elegance and cool-climate precision of Tasmania’s wine frontier. Produced by Sinapius, a boutique estate in the heart of the Pipers River region, this rosé is a tribute to Jean Morice, a great-grandfather whose name and pioneering spirit lives on through this expressive, small-batch wine.

The fruit is estate-grown from organically farmed, high-density Pinot Noir vines planted on volcanic soils, just a few kilometres from the Bass Strait. The site’s elevation, coastal breezes, and long growing season allow for slow ripening, resulting in grapes with vibrant acidity, bright aromatics, and fine structure.

Sinapius is known for its meticulous attention to detail in both vineyard and winery. Winemakers Vaughn Dell and Linda Morice craft the rosé using direct pressing and whole bunches, followed by wild fermentation in old French oak. The wine is left on lees for several months to build texture, and there’s no fining or filtering—what ends up in the bottle is raw, honest, and quietly complex.

In the glass, Jean Morice Rosé is pale, salmon-hued and intensely perfumed. Aromas of wild strawberry, blood orange, rose petal, and subtle spice flow into a palate that is dry, nervy, and driven by minerality. There’s a creamy, savoury undertone that lifts it beyond the simple and into the realm of serious, food-friendly rosé.

This is not a rosé made as an afterthought, it’s crafted with intention, elegance, and a deep respect for place. Stunning with Tasmanian seafood, charcuterie, or simply enjoyed with good company and a view.