• Colour

  Rose

• Vintage

  2010

• Producer

  Madfish

• Country

  AUSTRALIA

• Region

  WESTERN AUSTRALIA

• Sub Region

  MARGARET RIVER

• Alcohol

  13%

• Product code

  14MAD9B2010

• Availability

  In Stock

• Grape Variety

  96% Sangiovese, 4% Shiraz

Tasting Notes

Vinification Details.

The MadFish Sangiovese Rose is made from Sangiovese from HP grower's vineyard in Harvey in the Geographe region to the north of Margaret River. The grapes were harvested at approximately 12 Baume which corresponds to full ripeness of colour and flavour for a traditional Rose style. The grapes were de-stemmed and must-chilled into red fermentation vessels. After 24-36 hours of contact between juice and skins the juice was pressed off from the skins. The juice was then settled and clarified before fermentation like a white wine at 12-14C in stainless steel tanks. The pressings were barrel fermented in a mix of new and older oak before blending back into the free run component which adds further complexity and weight without having to rely on residual sugar.

Producer Information

The winery takes its name from Madfish Bay which can found near Denmark in Western Australia's Great Southern and where, apparently, fish go loco. Designed to reflect WA's laid-back lifestyle, both the packaging and the juice are right on the money. As you'd expect from wines from the same stable as the mighty Howard Park they are classically cool-climate in style with a real vibrancy of fruit and an abundance of cheeky charm.