Andrea Pritzker, Third Term Panellist 2019 Competition
“Mid-depth rose petal pink. Subtle strawberry aromas. Just off-dry with attractive wild strawberry notes and hints of dried herbs. Finishes long and persistent. The savoury notes in the wine and subtle sweetness are a great match with the beetroot dish, enhancing the gentle earthiness of the beetroots.”
Warren Gibson, First Term Chairman of Judges, Eleventh Term Panellist 2019 Competition
“Fresh fruit. Attractive. Nice wine. Some residual sweetness evident. The food matching is moderate at best. Lacking concentration.”
Corey Ryan, Second Term Panellist 2019 Competition
“Dull pink / salmon colour, lifted primary fruits complex smoke-herbal undertones, interesting aromas. Textural full flavoured rounded fleshy style. The pairing with the wine works very well. The beetroot flavours, earthy and purple fruits lift the rose lightness and crisp acidity.”
Stuart James Halliday, Fourth Term Panellist 2019 Competition
“Lovely and aromatic, crisp acidity, with a hint of fruit sweetness, but a dry finish”
Susan Bastian, Fifth Term Panellist 2019 Competition
“Pale to mid salmon pink, bright. Intense grapefruit sorbet. Green strawberries on the palate with a sweet and slightly grippy phenolic finish. The earthy beetroot flavour is nicely contrasted by the wine.”
Mark Robertson, Eighth Term Panellist 2019 Competition
“Bright colours. Thiol nose but still red fruits drive mixed with savoury. Compelling palate that has good length and structure. With Food ? close your eyes and this could be Sauvignon Blanc. Thiol is residual flavour post food. Red fruits swamped.”
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Stephen Wong, Second Term Panellist 2019 Competition
“Rhubarb and watermelon aromas, off-dry, slightly candied cranberry palate. A bit of freshness emerges with the dish”