So when our old mate Josh Cooper found himself tasting through incoming fruit he made the decision to saignee (or bleed) some of the just fermenting juice off and make a truly delicious rose. This wasn't just any fruit mind you... It is Josh's long term growers Tristia and John Lakey who look after their Ray-Monde vineyard located on their mixed and regeneratively farmed property in Sunbury. Used well, the saignee technique is a win-win type deal as far as we're concerned... Josh slightly concentrates and builds depth in the ferments for his Ray-Monde pinot noir and we get a compelling, autumnal and thirst-quenching rose! Think poached forest berries, a shovel of turned earth for savoury tone and a pinch of tannin nestled in late to close out the wine. It's a compelling drink that in normal Josh Cooper style will have you reaching for thought-provoking adjectives as much as it will encourage you to use the next glass to wash down some sort of snacky cured vegetable or meat. Or better yet if you want to totally complete the 'when it grows together it goes together' loop try a bottle with Tristia and John's mildly spicy Merguez sausages.

Joshua Cooper Spring Rosé 2021

It rained cats and dogs in Southern Tasmania in March 2021, bad news for blockbuster reds, good news for us as that premium Pinot Noir fruit was used to make Rosé. Red fruits with strawberries and cream, some golden apple and a little zip on the finish to clean up.

Anim Windrush Rosé 2021

Saignée's literal meaning is "bled"; which is what wine maker Nick Farr did to the juice for this wine. The Pinot Noir sits in tank for two to three hours before free run juice is the desired colour for this Rose. Floral and saltbush aromas, flowing into an engaging palate of fresh berries, earthy spice and a long, dry structural finish. This is profound wine, regardless of colour.

Farr Rising Saignée Rosé 2021

A delicious blend of Grenache, Pinot Meunier, Nero D’Avola, Trincadeira, Matro & Parraleta made in a Vin de Soif style. Lots of wild strawberries, a little candied raspberry and a saline edge.

Logan Clementine Blushing Minnie 2021

A compelling lofi-style rose inspired by Sylvain Pataille’s Fleur de Rose. Full textured with a gentle savoury oxidative edge followed by wild raspberry, savoury red fruits and tannins.

Terrason Rosé 2021

Summer in a glass. 100% Yarra Valley Pinot Noir Rosé, fresh candy apple, cranberry and nice Lofi-tart freshness