Claymore Birdhouse in your Soul Rosé 2024
- 92
- $24
- Drink by: 2025-2029
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A Rosé that is actually based on a white variety – Riesling in this case – almost seems a rarity these days. It has a dollop of Mataro included, to give it a hint of colour. The idea is to provide a fresh and elegant style of Rosé and, in that, they have succeeded magnificently. The colour is reminiscent of the last vestiges of sunset pink. Delightfully aromatic, there are notes of spices, citrus, florals and hints of strawberries. An elegant style with flavour, there is juicy acidity and decent length. Appealingly fresh, this should drink beautifully for the next two to four years.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
