Angove Wild Olive Organic McLaren Vale Rosé 2023: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Lunch-to-Sunset Sipper

This is McLaren Vale rosé with a little more going on: Grenache, Carignan and Shiraz from the Angove family’s Warboys Vineyard, made in a soft pale-pink style with bright fruit and a zesty finish. Think strawberries and cream, raspberry, a hint of spice and briar leaf — fresh, tidy and seriously easy to pour.

Highlights

• Certified Organic, Vegan Suitable, Minimal Preservatives
• Grenache, Carignan & Shiraz from Angove’s Warboys Vineyard, McLaren Vale
• Strawberries and cream, raspberry, hints of spice and briar leaf
• Dry-leaning, off-dry softness (Residual Sugar ≈ 7 g/L) with zesty length
• Melbourne International Wine Competition 2022 – Gold (95 points) for a previous vintage
• 13.5% ABV

Taste Profile

Tasting Notes

Soft pale pink with bright, pretty aromas of strawberries and cream, raspberry, and a hint of spice and briar leaf. The palate is fresh and medium-bodied with a sleek texture and zesty acidity, finishing with bright summer fruits and satisfying length. Serve it cold and it drinks like sunshine.

Winemaking

Made in a crisp, pale rosé style with gentle extraction for colour and flavour, then cool-fermented to keep the fruit bright and the finish clean.

Vineyard & Vintage

Grenache, Carignan and Shiraz from the Angove family’s Warboys Vineyard in McLaren Vale, a region that brings generous fruit while still holding freshness for vibrant rosé.

Why We Love It

Because it’s not just “pretty pink” — it has real flavour, a little savoury lift, and it stays crisp right through the finish.

Food Pairing

Perfect with salty, snacky things, seafood, and anything with herbs or a little smoke.

Try matching this wine with →

• Smoked salmon bruschetta – Find a recipe
• Charcuterie board ideas – Find a recipe
• Grilled halloumi salad (vegetarian) – Find a recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

Long lunch, good playlist, and something salty on the table. This is the bottle that keeps everyone happy.

Cellaring

Drink now for peak freshness and bright berry flavour. Once opened, reseal and refrigerate – best within 2–3 days.

Producer

Angove Family Winemakers craft the Wild Olive range to spotlight their McLaren Vale organic vineyard work, with a clean, modern house style.

Related Wines To Try →

• Textured, savoury Chardonnay – Angove Wild Olive Organic McLaren Vale Chardonnay
• Textural, spice-lifted Fiano – Angove Wild Olive Organic McLaren Vale Fiano
• Rich, peppery Shiraz – Angove Wild Olive Organic McLaren Vale Shiraz

FAQ

What does Angove Wild Olive Organic McLaren Vale Rosé taste like?

Strawberries and cream, raspberry, and a hint of spice and briar leaf, with a fresh palate and zesty length.

Is Angove Wild Olive Organic McLaren Vale Rosé dry?

It’s best described as dry-leaning with a small off-dry softness (Residual Sugar is listed at approximately ≈ 7 g/L). Chilled properly, it tastes crisp and refreshing.

What grapes are used in this rosé?

A blend of Grenache, Carignan and Shiraz.

What food pairs best with this rosé?

Smoked salmon, prawns, Greek-style salads, halloumi, charcuterie, and light spice with herbs and citrus.

Does this wine contain preservatives (also called sulphites)?

All wines may contain naturally occurring sulphites. This wine is listed as minimal preservatives. Learn more about preservative in wine

How should I serve it?

Serve well chilled at 7–9°C. If you want it extra crisp, keep a wine sleeve in the freezer and pop it on between pours.

How long will it last after opening?

2–3 days when resealed and stored in the fridge.

Who will enjoy this wine most?

If you like pale rosé with bright berry flavour, a hint of savoury lift, and a clean, zesty finish, this will suit you.

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