The Ned Pinot Rose 2018

Stephen Wong, Second Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“A soft, complex nose with a hint of reduction, some juicy red apple flavours and a touch of rhubarb; flowing through to a well-proportioned crisp palate with middle-weight flavours. Not a great match with the dish, but the wine is fine.”

Andrea Pritzker, Third Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Mid-depth rose petal pink. Restrained mid-depth rose-petal pink. Off-dry in style. Slightly savoury with a lingering sweetness to the finish. The wine appears slightly sour when paired with the beetroot dish.”

Warren Gibson, First Term Chairman of Judges, Eleventh Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Somewhat closed up on the nose. Youthful. A bit grubby on the palate and lacking some charm . With the dish, there is some synergy. The strength of the goat?s cheese dominates the matching.”

Corey Ryan, Second Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Pink colour, reductive notes lifted meaty savoury undertones. Textural chewy wine robust mouth-filling, high acidity. The pairing works ok ? though nothing is highlighted.”

Stuart James Halliday, Fourth Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Slight herbal notes on the initial taste, but the wine does present itself to be well balanced, with fresh lively acid, and a dry finish”

Susan Bastian, Fifth Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Mid salmon pink. Quite a complex nose dried flowers and herbs, spice and bay leaf. Firm acid with a lick of sweetness. Richer palate. Dish balances sweeter palate of wine.”

Mark Robertson, Eighth Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Struck match and hint of artefact on nose. Makes it immediately more interesting as a contrast to the sweet red fruit profile underneath. A little more fiery alcohol heat with quincy acid drive and firmish finish actually works nicely. Seems a more serious wine and is the better for it. With Food ? works. Alcohol heat, slight dirtiness works well with earthy beetroot. Good length and power. Balanced.”