2025 Gemtree Luna de Fresa Rose, McLaren Vale

Tempranillo/mataro/grenache; free-run juice, then cool ferment in tank. Classic in all respects, from the light coral hue to the vibrant and aromatic fruit and the dry, sapid finish. Watermelon, a hint of musk and rose, strawberry and just enough guava and pink grapefruit. It’s properly dry, a little pithy and just so neatly balanced, with acidity doing its job without robbing from texture. Lovely, and excellent value.

95 points Special Value Marcus Ellis for Halliday Wine Companion, March 2026

Pale petal pink with a note of savoury steel reduction over Rainier cherry and wild strawberry aromas. Dry and steely on the palate too, with a rush of plush fruit tempered by zesty acidity and a long chalky mineral finish. Swirl around in your glass a moment before drinking. Drink to 2030.

92 points Melissa Moore for The Real Review

Here’s a bright and refreshing rosé, tailored for a stylish Friday aperitivo hour or weekend lunches. It balances easy drinking qualities with a savory structure, and shines along dishes with gentle fats, seafood sweetness, or vibrant, herb-and-citrus flavour combinations. Try with seared halloumi topped with a tart rhubarb and pink peppercorn compote or a grilled snapper served with charred eggplant, pomegranate molasses, sumac and fresh mint.

More about this wine

This dry rose is made from certified organic Tempranillo, Mataro and Grenache grapes using only the lightly pressed free run juice.

About Gemtree

The first vines were planted at Gemtree in the 1980s by then property owners Paul and Jill Buttery. Their daughter Melissa and soon-to-be husband Mike Brown took the reins in 1994 and guided the property to organic and biodynamic farming.

Today, the now certified organic and biodynamic property is owned by the South Australia based Randall Wine Group, with Paul Carpenter leading Gemtree’s winemaking team.