Light Reds (Rose, Pinot Noir)

Rose

Meg Tasted: Rob Dolan Wines True Colours Rose, Yarra Valley
Colour: Pink, Salmon, roasted salmon, blush, baby pink
Winemaking: From red grapes with short skin contact for colour. Any variety can be used, but Pinot Noir is popular
Aromas: Red fruits – strawberry, raspberry dust, cherry, cranberry
Palate: Moderate alcohol and acidity
Food pairing: Red curry prawn salad

Meg Tasted: Rob Dolan Wines White Label Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley
Top Australian Regions: Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Tasmania, Adelaide Hills
Colour: Cherry. Brick/ brown with age
Aromas and flavours: Cherry, raspberry, cranberry, strawberry. Toast, vanilla, clove from oak
Palate: moderate acidity, light-medium body, silky tannins
Food pairing: duck and medium meats