After Tasmania, the Yarra Valley is one of my favourite wine regions largely because it is full of bubbles. I had thoroughly enjoyed the Yarra Burn NV so when the time came to try the Yarra Burn rose I was a very happy Curly.
A blend of 45% Pinot Noir, 42% Chardonnay, 13% Pinot Meunier and 1% Ruby Cabernet with 70% of fruit coming from the cooler climate areas of the Yarra Valley.
Medium salmon pink in colour with small, fast moving bubbles the nose was a heady hit of soft red fruits. Strawberries and raspberries mingle with sweet spice, vanilla and the hint of something more savoury. The palate brings a creamy mousse and the soft red fruits are joined by crisp redcurrants, a hint of truffle with a well balanced acidity and a flavoursome finish.
A drier style of rose is usually my preferred approach and it is good to see a rose that isn't particularly pricey (I paid $20) ticking all the right boxes and remaining plumptious, tasty and not cloying and sweet.
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