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Ballinaclash 'Flanders' Rosé 2026
Grape Type Pronunciation: "roe-zay"
Primary flavours
Berries
Cherry
Fresh herbs
Musk
Details
The Hilltops wine region has a proud history for Cabernet Sauvignon wines, so why not make a Cabernet rosé? This wine is made from early-picked grapes that add a little herbal lift; you then end up with a pale, fresh style of rosé, with a dry, light palate of crisp edges and plenty of freshness.

Origin: The spiritual home of rosé is Provence, in Southern France. Mainly Grown In: Rosé is found all over the world these days, but coastal regions are especially well suited to the growing of red grapes for rosé. Key Facts: Rosé is predominantly made from red grape varieties. The colour in wine is actually from pigments found in the skins of the grapes, so even red grapes have clear-coloured juice. The colour is then ‘bled’ out of the skins by infusing the skins into the juice. So for rosé, the wine simply spends far less time hanging out with the skins! Rarely you will find a rosé that is a combo of white and red grapes – they’re not ‘less good’, just less common. Rosé is super versatile – it suits any occasion. Best to always have a bottle in the fridge, just in case, you know… Wednesday happens or something. Fun Fact: Other words with an é in them: Beyoncé, Pokémon, Crème brûlée. Yep - rosé is in good company.
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Specs
Region
Hilltops
country
Australia
Grape type
Rosé
Wine Maker
Ballinaclash
Alcohol
12%
Vintage
2026
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Single Vineyard
Temperature
Cold 5°C-8°C
State
NSW
collection
Pairing guide
Pulling out just one flavour in a wine can be problematic, especially when we all taste wine differently. One person's fresh blossoms are another's bathroom cleaner, go figure. Yet with this wine, it's a flavour of herbal strawberry that we can't deny the delicious appeal. It works wonderfully with dishes that use a lightly herbal element in the makeup too - crunchy cucumber salads, herbed rice, aromatic Thai prawn dishes, and so much more. The only trick with this wine is to drink it cold, but not too cold (or the herbal edge can get a little much).
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Food
Vietnamese
Salads
Tastes
Crisp
Fresh
Moods
Bored
Always A Winner
Seasons
Summer
Autumn
Spring
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Hilltops, Australia
The Hilltops is a cool climate wine region located due west and slightly south of Sydney, known for its rolling hills and fertile soil. This region produces high-quality, full-bodied red wines, including Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as crisp and refreshing white wines, like Chardonnay and Riesling. The winemakers of Hilltops are passionate about their craft, using traditional techniques and innovative methods to create wines that showcase the region's unique terroir. A small region, but a mighty one!
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