Long Little Dog Rosé 2018
Primary flavours

Berries

Cherry

Savoury

Tangy
Details
Pale pink with scents of fresh strawberries, raspberries and cream, the soft round palate fills out to a surprising weight and persistence as the flavours linger on the tongue. This is an easy drinking wine with a slightly dry tangy finish.
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 are 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 Facts: Rosé is made from red grapes, but without too much skin contact (mmm, sexy). The colour is wine comes from the skins, so without these the wines only have a hint of colour.
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 are 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 Facts: Rosé is made from red grapes, but without too much skin contact (mmm, sexy). The colour is wine comes from the skins, so without these the wines only have a hint of colour.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Languedoc
country
France
Grape type
Rosé
Wine Maker
Long Little Dog
Alcohol
12%
Vintage
2018
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Conventionally Made
Pairing guide
This beautiful rosé wine from Long Little Dog is exactly the kind of bottle you mentally reach for when imagining the perfect picnic. With its pale blush, its beautiful bouquet of aromas, and delicate, oh-so-French flavour profile, it’s the ultimate pink wine for those light and breezy afternoons eating in the park or on the beach. As such, it’s a real winner paired with pasta salads, olives, foccaccia, quiches, picnic pies, anchovies, sardines on the barbie, and pretty much anything else you’d want to snack on before lying back on the grass, gazing up at the sky, and knowing all is well with the world.
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Food

Pizza

Antipasto

Picnic

Shellfish
Tastes

Crisp
Moods

Romantic
Seasons

Summer
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Languedoc, France
The Languedoc wine region is located in the south of France, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. It is the largest wine-producing region in France and is known for its wide variety of wine styles, including red, white, rosé, and sparkling. As a younger region, Languedoc has less restrictive wine growing laws making it a virtual oasis for progressive winemakers. As a result, you may find many innovative, even atypical blends in this region, that represent excellent value. Of the numerous varieties available in Languedoc Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and Viognier are the stand outs. Top producers are known showcasing the unique character of the Languedoc region, including Mas de Daumas Gassac, Château de Saint-Martin, Mas Jullien, and Château d'Angles. Languedoc, watch this space!
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