Small Victories Rosé 2022
- 92
- $27
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There is a lot to like about Australian Rosé at the moment. It once played second fiddle to its counterparts but these wines are rivaling their European competitors who have been market leaders in this category for so long. From esteemed vineyards in Greenock, Barossa and Murtho, Grenache plays the lead role in this compilation, a perfumed hit of crushed raspberries, red cherry and liquorice. The bright red fruits on the nose transition to the palate which is moreish and decadent. The Mataro gives some extra punch to the performance with that pillowy, cuddly mouthfeel but still delivers a dry, refreshing finish. Dark red cherry, blood orange and watermelon dominate the fruit profile, alongside some white pepper and meaty notes. This wine can handle some decent heat so I’m going down the curry path – Wagyu Beef Massaman Curry packed with all pungent spices – cardamon, nutmeg, coriander, cumin and cloves.
Matt Dunne is one of Sydney’s finest sommeliers and communicators who is also the Group Wine Ambassador for the Joval Wine Group. He has created and managed wine lists for over 30 venues including ARIA Sydney, Opera Bar and Chiswick. In 2011 Matt won the Sydney Morning Herald’s 2011 ‘Good Food Guide Louis Roederer Sommelier of the Year’ and his team won the 2015 Wine List of the Year in the Good Food Guide for ARIA Sydney plus he was a Len Evans Scholar. Matt has tremendous knowledge of wine, beer and spirits, and has written his own wine blog for over 8 years.
