ONE TO NOTE: DOWN in Victoria's Yarra Valley, Garry and Julie Hounsell at Toolangi Vineyards also grow their own premium fruit, and have their wines made for them – in their case by a number of makers who're supremoes in individual varietals.
It's a philosophy that rewards all from grower to consumer as it results in wines of wonderfully unique and distinctive personality. One such that's just been released is their Toolangi 2016 Rosé made from Shiraz grapes off their Dixons Creek vineyard, and crafted for them by Dominique Portet Winery who are wizards with Shiraz fruit.
This is a fantastically quaffable drop when served cold out of the fridge on a warm summer's day: fresh, red berry fruits are to the fore, backed with savoury notes and lemon zest, a hint of spice and zippy acidity. At $28 great on its own, or equally at home with everything from quiche to curries, seafood to sandwiches and wraps.
[] SUMMER quaffer on its own or with everything from quiche to curries, seafood to sandwiches and wraps.