The Family Sangiovese Rose 2019

Warren Gibson, Second Term Chairman of Judges, Twelfth Term Panellist 2020 Competition

“Light pink colour. Slightly odd nose. Palate is hard and lean. Firm and bitter with the dish. ”

Bree Boskov, First Term Panellist 2020 Competition

“Pale salmon hue. Moderate intensity nose of red berry fruit and hint of raspberry leaf. Just dry palate with juicy acidity and just ripe strawberry flavours, medium bodied. Moderate length with light phenolic grip providing nice tension. The raspberry leaf and hint of fruit sweetness and glycerol weight pairs well with the rich salt and coriander spices in the dish, creating a lovely harmony.”

Emma Jenkins, First Term Panellist 2020 Competition

“Juicy and inviting with ripe red apple, watermelon and lavender notes, the palate is quite creamy and rounded with a ripe fruitiness and clean, crisp finish.”

Martin Williams, Fifth Term Panellist 2020 Competition

“Pale rose colour. Light savoury and musk aromas. Medium-weight palate, soft acidity, gentle finish with some sweetness. With food: Food-friendly flavours make this a good complement to the dish.”

Bryan Currie, Second Term Panellist 2020 Competition

“Pale pink, delicate strawberry nose, sweet confectionary fruit palate , soft sweet finish; the sweetness of the wine overpowers the tagine.”

Susan Bastian, Sixth Term Panellist 2020 Competition

“Pale rose pink. Delicate dusty flowers and herbs. Soft approach slightly creamy palate, moderate length. A reasonable balance of weight and flavours.”

Mike de Garis, Third Term Panellist 2020 Competition

“Attractive pink. Slightly grubby (blows off on more airing), but has character. Red fruits and savoury notes add to intrigue. SOP, quite a textural style with some creamy notes and balanced by moreish acidity. Drying phenolics. Food: very moreish and long – nice flavours.”