Plantagenet Three Lions Great Southern Rose 2021
PLANTAGENET WINE GREAT SOUTHERN ROSE 93 POINT RATED SAM KIM WINE ORBIT
- 93 POINT RATED SAM KIM WINE ORBIT
- GREAT SOUTHERN ROSE FROM PLANTAGENET WINES
- 5 RED STAR RATED WINERY HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION
- NEW VINTAGE RELEASE FROM VINEYARD ESTABLISHED IN 1968
Vintage: | 2021 |
Source/Region: | Great Southern, Western Australia |
Grape Variety: | Rose |
Cellaring: | Drink now or cellar 1-3 years |
Bottle Top: | Stelvin |
Alcohol Content: | 13.00 |
Standard Drinks: | 7.70 |
Rating: | 93 |
A zesty palate with the fruit characters dancing on the tongue. The lees contact has provided a textural component to the mid-palate. Made in a dry style, the finish is crisp and mouth-watering.
The 2021 Great Southern vintage was characterised by a warmer than average March that aided ripening conditions for all key varietals, but particularly Shiraz and Cabernet. Rain in February provided critical soil moisture that allowed canopies to remain healthy and green and the normal cool nights in March allowed optimum acidity to be retained in the aromatic white varieties. Late rains in April courtesy of the remnants of cyclone Seroja delayed the harvest of some of the premium However the fine weather returned, and the fruit was allowed to hang longer and to further develop flavour and concentration on the vine.
Tempranillo was machine harvested in the cool early hours, was destemmed and crushed directly into the press for 2 hours skin contact prior to gentle pressing. Free run juice was handled oxidatively and allowed to remain on full solids for 4 days before rough racking and inoculation with a champagne yeast strain. Following a slow, cool fermentation, the wine was allowed to rest in stainless steel unsulfured on Riesling lees for 4 months before stabilisation, filtration and bottling.
93 Point Rated - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
"Delicate and pristine, it's instantly appealing on the nose showing raspberry, red apple, nectarine and subtle spice aromas, followed by a finely expressed palate offering bright fruit flavours backed by crisp acidity, finishing lingering and vibrant. Light and gorgeously refreshing. At its best: now to 2023"
Highly Rated Aaron Brasher The Real Review
Pale onion-skin in the glass. Red fruits, creamy and a lift of spice on the nose. Red-fruited, juicy and mouth-filling, lemony acidity and some phenolics add texture and length.
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