Spinifex Luxe Rosé 2021

Spinifex Luxe Rose is a barrel-matured Barossa rose of Mataro, Cinsault and Vermentino.

First made in 2009 and bottled only in years Pete and Magali Schell think merit it, this is a serious rose: the 2021 was the first since 2017. Parcels are chosen for aromatic and textural complexity, and specifically for what the Schells call secondary fruit, meaning fresh and dried flowers, herbs, spice, minerality and a white or green tea character in place of straightforward berries. The blend runs 66 per cent Mataro, 26 Cinsault and 6 Vermentino. Fruit was hand-picked and chilled overnight, musts macerated about six hours, and the wine went through partial malolactic conversion before ageing in old French puncheons and demi-muids.

Pale but substantial, with dried rose, herbs, white tea and red berry skin over a textured, savoury palate. Serve at 10 to 12 degrees, in a white wine glass. Roast chicken, charcuterie, grilled prawns, or a salad of tomato and burrata.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.