Pinot Noir makes such excellent rosé that we often wonder why there isn't more of it. With this Cups Estate wine, you end up with quite a flavour hit too, with a load of creamed strawberries, rose petal aromatics and then a nice raspberried finish. It's crisp and dry, with a gentle creamy edge to the whole package. A serious, and seriously drinkable, premium rosé.

Who wakes up and decides to call their winery dream property 'The Cups Estate'? That would be Joe Fisicaro, who, after a long career in Melbourne finance, decided to pursue his passion with the purchase of a 30-acre property on the stunning Mornington Peninsula. Not only is it beautiful (Google it!), you can't miss the rolling sandhills that look a bit like upside-down coffee cups in saucers. One thing led to another, and The Cups Estate was born! That was back in the 90s, and since then, The Cups Estate wines have quietly earned a decent brag sheet, with the cool sparkling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris from the property winning gold medals and trophies all over the countryside. Local wine legend Richard McIntyre of Moorooduc Estate has been a big part of that success, introducing a minimal intervention approach to the winemaking, including low preservative additions, whole-bunch pressing, wild yeast fermentation, natural malolactic fermentation, and little to no filtration or fining.