In my tasting tour of 100 Australian sparkling wines Jacob's Creek Sparkling NV didn't do so well for the big brands. I had remembered that the rose was supposed to be better but not having tried it for a while I was a little hesitant.
A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir the grapes are vinified separately and then blended before bottle fermentation commences. This sparkling is only bottle ferments so is disgorged into a tank before being re-bottled. The Jacob's Creek website says that "A degree of natural pink colour is also preserved in the finished wine to produce this sparkling rose style." A degree of natural pink colour? How much of it isn't natural?
Terrifying food colouring aside, this went down far, far better than the NV. It still definitely sits in party wine category, just not in my guests actually hate me party wine category. The extra dosage gives it a little sweetness so it will be able to take the spiciness of a salsa dip or the sweetness of the birthday cake. I really did try it with both those things once all the babies had gone home after a first birthday
This is its success; bags of red fruit flavours, redcurrants, cherries, strawberries with the merest hint of vanilla and sweet spices. The bubbles dissipate fairly quickly in the mouth but overall the flavour is pleasant and fruity. On a scorching hot day for an afternoon get togetherthe Jacob's Creek Sparkling Rose would be a great option for those on a budget who need something fruity and easy drinking that would work well with the mix of party foods on offer. More dip anyone?
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