Back to Tas as the list trucks on and I'm thinking pink, specifically Jansz Rose NV. Mainly because it's lashing it down outside in an end of summer-stylee and I am of the opinion that pink is not just for the sunny months. There are few things more uplifting than a glass of pink when it's horrid outside; the delicious soft red fruits, hints of vanilla and crisp and refreshing acidity make for a cheeky lift and if there are some savoury notes in there the wine can match well with food. I have often enjoyed a little marinated pork tenderloin with a glass of pink bubbles.
Jansz Rose is too good to only have for a few months of the year, I'm English so summer is an interesting concept... The wine is made from a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay with the fruit coming from selected sites around the Pipers River area which are kept separate throughout the first fermentation and then blended pre-bottling. The wines are put through their second fermentation and kept on the lees for between two and five years.
A beautifully pale, salmon pink wine with both savoury and fresh re d fruits on the nose which follow through onto the palate. The flavours on the palate are complex with an elegant and creamy mouthfeel which linger through to a very pleasant finish. As ever this is another result from Jansz and another wine for Tasmania to be proud of.
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