Macaw Creek Em's Table Preservative Free Rosé 2022: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Salmon-pink & citrus-clean

This is a bright, dry rosé with a pretty salmon-pink colour and an ultra-approachable flavour set: violet and raspberry-jube aromatics, then mouthfilling red berries and pomegranate. The texture is soft and gently plush (not watery), but the finish stays crisp and clean thanks to that citrusy snap. Basically: refreshing, flattering, and very easy to pour.

Highlights

• Certified organic and vegan-suitable
• No Added Preservatives with total sulphur dioxide listed at 0 ppm
• Violet and raspberry-jube aromatics; red berries and pomegranate on the palate
• Dry finish (RS 3.0 g/L) with clean, citrusy acidity
• 12.0% ABV

Tasting Notes

Attractive salmon-pink colour with violet and raspberry-jube aromas. The palate is richly textured and soft, with mouthfilling flavours of red berry fruits and pomegranate, finishing with clean citrus acidity. Great on its own or with freshly cooked seafood like squid or fish.

Winemaking

Made as a no-added-preservatives rosé with total sulphur dioxide listed at 0 ppm. It’s crafted to keep the fruit bright and the palate soft, while letting clean acidity shape the finish.

Vineyard & Vintage

Made from Shiraz grown in the Limestone Coast (South Australia). The numbers confirm the dry, crisp feel: residual sugar 3.0 g/L, pH 3.20 and total acidity 6.2 g/L.

Why We Love It

It’s one of those “everyone’s happy” rosés: pretty aromatics, proper flavour, and a finish that stays clean and refreshing. Plus, with total SO2 listed at 0 ppm, it’s a great pick for anyone wanting genuinely preservative-free rosé without sacrificing taste.

Food Pairing

Perfect with seafood, salty snacks, citrusy dressings and anything a little spicy. The soft texture handles protein, while the clean acidity keeps everything bright.

Try matching this wine with →

• Salt & pepper squid — Find a Recipe
• Grilled fish tacos — Find a Recipe
• Harissa chickpea stew (vegan) — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

Poolside, picnic rug, or a “snack dinner” on the deck — with a bowl of olives and something crunchy.

Cellaring

Best enjoyed young and fresh. Drink now through the next 1–2 years for peak perfume and brightness.

Producer

Macaw Creek is a South Australian producer known for certified organic wines and a strong focus on clean, approachable styles. The Em’s Table range is made to be food-friendly and easy to love — bright fruit, fresh structure, and no unnecessary fuss.

Related Wines To Try →

If you love this style, these are worth a spot in your next mixed dozen:

• Bright, blushing and preservative-free — The Hero Preservative Free Rosé 2025
• Strawberries-and-cream rosé vibes — Mercer Preservative Free Rosé 2024
• Pack pick (easy exploration) — Preservative Free Rosé 6 Pack

FAQ

What does Macaw Creek Em's Table Preservative Free Rosé 2022 taste like?

Think violet and raspberry-jube aromatics, then soft, mouthfilling red berries and pomegranate, finishing bright and clean with citrusy acidity. Dry, refreshing and very easy to drink.

Is it a dry rosé or does it taste sweet?

It’s a dry rosé (residual sugar 3.0 g/L). The fruit feels generous, but the finish stays crisp and clean.

Is this wine actually preservative-free?

Yes — in this case it’s genuinely preservative-free, because total sulphur dioxide is listed at 0 ppm. Technically, most “no added preservative” wines can still contain a few ppm of naturally occurring sulphites from fermentation, but anything under 10 ppm is effectively preservative-free for most people. Those natural sulphites are typically bound up in the wine and far less reactive.

Is it vegan friendly?

Yes — it’s listed as vegan-suitable.

What foods does it pair best with?

Seafood (especially squid or fish), salty snacks, fresh herbs, citrusy salads, and lightly spicy dishes. It’s also great with vegan chickpea-based dishes when you want something bright and refreshing.

Who will love Macaw Creek Em's Table Preservative Free Rosé 2022?

If you like dry, fresh rosé with real flavour (not watery), and you’re chasing certified organic plus genuinely preservative-free (0 ppm total SO2), this one is a no-brainer.

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