Simon Gilbert, 5th generation winemaker from Mudgee, has blended Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Primitivo, Sangiovese and Merlot into a wonderfully fresh rosé that is dry as a bone! Very very low in sugar, it nonetheless offers rich fruit and tangy acidity Flavours of watermelon and pink grapefruit, with juicy citric acidity. Brilliant!

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 comes from the pigment 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 will you 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: Rosé is probably the most versatile and food-friendly style of wine in the world, able to be paired with a range of dishes!