Small Change Wines 'Road Trip' Rose 2018
Primary flavours
Berries
Cherry
Raspberry
Savoury
White Pepper
Details
Have you ever been to Langhorne Creek? It's a beautiful part of the world only an hour's drive from Adelaide. It flies under the radar given its more famous neighbours, but produces great Cabernet, Malbec and Petit Verdot.
The 2018 Road Trip Rosé is made from Malbec and is dry, elegant and juicy. A brief spell in oak adds a layer of texture to this very delicious rosé, and really rounds out some of the sour plum and raspberry fruit flavours.
Tangy acidity closes things out and ensures that you'll be needing another glass quick-smart.
'A Small Change But A Good One' is a motto for business for both Rhys and Andrew, owners of Small Change Wines. Not only do they seek out ancient vineyards around Australia from which to craft excellent wines, but they are improving lives whilst they do it. Using their wine business as a platform for social change, they invest in a micro-finance organisation called KIVA, that in turn loans money to businesses that accelerate female education programs around the world. From humble beginnings as cellarhands (whose main job is cleaning!), they have both worked in a wide range of roles within the wine industry, culminating in their own project, Small Change Wines. Their travels take them to Beechworth in Victoria to Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia, and inland to Langhorne Creek. They work exclusively with established vineyards, enabling them to consistently produce wines of great character and intensity. Every year brings with it new challenges, but also new opportunities. For Small Change, they have the chance to create great wines and make a difference to those in need whilst doing so! Have you ever been to Langhorne Creek? It's a beautiful part of the world only an hour's drive from Adelaide. It flies under the radar given its more famous neighbours, but produces great Cabernet, Malbec and Petit Verdot. The 2018 Road Trip Rosé is made from Malbec and is dry, elegant and juicy. A brief spell in oak adds a layer of texture to this very delicious rosé, and really rounds out some of the sour plum and raspberry fruit flavours. Tangy acidity closes things out and ensures that you'll be needing another glass quick-smart.
'A Small Change But A Good One' is a motto for business for both Rhys and Andrew, owners of Small Change Wines. Not only do they seek out ancient vineyards around Australia from which to craft excellent wines, but they are improving lives whilst they do it. Using their wine business as a platform for social change, they invest in a micro-finance organisation called KIVA, that in turn loans money to businesses that accelerate female education programs around the world. From humble beginnings as cellarhands (whose main job is cleaning!), they have both worked in a wide range of roles within the wine industry, culminating in their own project, Small Change Wines. Their travels take them to Beechworth in Victoria to Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia, and inland to Langhorne Creek. They work exclusively with established vineyards, enabling them to consistently produce wines of great character and intensity. Every year brings with it new challenges, but also new opportunities. For Small Change, they have the chance to create great wines and make a difference to those in need whilst doing so! Have you ever been to Langhorne Creek? It's a beautiful part of the world only an hour's drive from Adelaide. It flies under the radar given its more famous neighbours, but produces great Cabernet, Malbec and Petit Verdot. The 2018 Road Trip Rosé is made from Malbec and is dry, elegant and juicy. A brief spell in oak adds a layer of texture to this very delicious rosé, and really rounds out some of the sour plum and raspberry fruit flavours. Tangy acidity closes things out and ensures that you'll be needing another glass quick-smart.
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Specs
Region
Langhorne Creek
country
Australia
Grape type
Rosé
Wine Maker
Small Change Wines
Alcohol
12.5%
Vintage
2018
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Sustainably Made
State
SA
Pairing guide
Delicate yet fruity, light yet packing a punch of flavour… this rose from Road Trip is a wine that’s full of delicious contradictions. We’d love to pair it with the kind of light, fun, and fresh meals we love now the warmer weather is well on its way; think lighter pasta and rice dishes full of spring vegetables or goats’ cheese, raw or lightly cooked shellfish, and a whole range of picnic classics and charcuterie options. Rose wines like this one also work perfectly with spicy food like Indian curries and Szechuan cuisine, so don’t be afraid of turning up the heat when it comes to chillies and your spice rack! What’s more, this wine loves a bit of smoke and char, so take it along to your next barbecue for a real winning combo.
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Food
Pizza
Cured Meat
Antipasto
Hot & Spicy
Cured Salmon
Tastes
Crisp
Tangy
Moods
Relaxed
Romantic
Seasons
Summer
Spring
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Wine region
Langhorne Creek, Australia
The Langhorne Creek is a wine region in South Australia that is best known for its rich, full-bodied red wines such as Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. The region has a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters, and a cooling influence from nearby Lake Alexandrina which helps moderate the temperature. All of which makes this region ideal for producing high-quality and age-worthy red wines. In fact, the region is responsible for a large portion of the red grapes used in wines all over the state! The region also produces some white wines, particularly Chardonnay, but it's the red that makes up the lion's share of plantings. The region is surrounded by picturesque countryside and has a long history of grape growing and winemaking dating back to the 1850s.
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