Gapsted Ballerina Canopy Rose 2014
$1799each
$215DOZEN
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Fruit Sangiovese Tempranillo
Regions King Valley
  Victoria
Each $17.99
$215.00
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Gapsted winemaker Michael Cope-Williams samples a myriad of candidate wines each vintage, to consider the option of Rosé styles. Five different wines from five unique varietals are made in the preparation of Ballerina Canopy Rose. In the end it is a balanced alliance between the parched dryness of Spain and savoury fruitiness of Italy, the torrid spice of the sun drenched Tempranillo marries beautifully with the cherry ripe of Sangiovese.
Gapsted's vineyards are planted to auspicious terroirs in the Victorian high country, the early part of summer can be cool and dry adding to the health of vines. The latter parts of summer may be hot and dry, favouring development of juicy berry characters. Matching Tempranillo with the taught, cold loving, structured and almost bony Sangiovese, makes a deliciously soft and surprisingly savoury Rose. Managing a number batches and monitoring the progress of ferments, are all parts of creating a great Rosé wine. Fruit is pressed of skins after several hours of skin contact and treated to a long cool vinification in controlled fermenters, followed by assembling into the finished wine and a term of age.
TASTING NOTES
Vibrant pink colour. Aromas of raspberry, cherry, licorice and spice. Fleshy full intense mid palate, weighty but not alcoholic hot. The tempranillo fills out the mid palate whilst the sangiovese provides structure and spiciness. Rich and smooth with ripe fruit, a fresh crisp finish. To accompany smoked trout, salmon steaks or chilled roast summer meats.
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Pass over the Buckland Gap, turn left at Tobacco Road, and cross over Snowy Creek to arrive at Gapsted's Victorian Alps Winery
Gapsted Wines is the premium brand from the Victorian Alps Winery. Small parcels of fruit are hand selected and crafted into these meticulous wines of distinction. The range focuses on single varietals and innovative wines, including the Gapsted Ballerina Canopy series, Gapsted Limited Release and Gapsted Valley Selection. The Victorian Alps winery was established in 1997 by six great friends who were also wine professionals. Their extensive experience in the industry and their passion for the region were central to the success of the winery over its relatively short existence. In 1999 the first wines were released under the Gapsted brand and in 2001 the stunning and award winning Cellar Door was opened. Gapsted»