Macaw Creek Organic Rosé 2021: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Raspberry-jube & citrus-clean

A bright, pale-pink Shiraz rosé that’s all about fresh fruit and a clean finish. The nose is lifted and playful — raspberry jube and fresh blueberries — then the palate turns softly textured and mouthfilling with red berries and pomegranate. It finishes crisp and citrusy, which is why it’s such a good “just pour it” bottle for seafood, salads and sunny snack plates.

Highlights

• Certified organic Shiraz rosé from Limestone Coast, SA
• Raspberry-jube and blueberry aromatics
• Soft, richly textured palate with red berries and pomegranate
• Finishes clean with citrus acidity (TA 9.0 g/L, pH 2.90)
• 12.5% ABV

Tasting Notes

Attractive bright pale pink colour with fresh lifted aromas of raspberry jube and fresh blueberries. The palate is richly textured and soft with mouthfilling flavours of red berry fruits and pomegranate with a clean citrus acidity on the finish.

Winemaking

Made from Shiraz grown in the Limestone Coast, with the emphasis on fresh aromatics, a soft palate feel and a clean, citrus-driven finish. The winery lists total sulphur dioxide at 88 ppm for this vintage.

Vineyard & Vintage

Certified organic Shiraz rosé from Limestone Coast, South Australia. High natural acidity is a feature here (TA 9.0 g/L, pH 2.90), which is what gives the wine its crisp snap and clean finish.

Why We Love It

It’s the kind of rosé that makes the whole table feel brighter — juicy fruit, soft texture, and that citrusy finish that keeps you reaching for the next sip. It’s also a brilliant “fridge-door” bottle for spontaneous catch-ups and seafood nights.

Food Pairing

Perfect with seafood, crunchy salads and anything with citrus or a little chilli. The acidity also makes it an easy match for salty snacks and picnic spreads.

Try matching this wine with →

• Scallops with lemon butter — Find a Recipe
• Chicken souvlaki — Find a Recipe
• Corn & zucchini fritters (vegetarian) — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

Sunny lunch, picnic rug, or a “snack dinner” with dips and seafood — chilled, pretty, and very easy to love.

Cellaring

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

Producer

Macaw Creek is a South Australian producer known for certified organic wines and clean, approachable styles. Their rosé is all about bright fruit, soft texture and a crisp, food-friendly finish — made for real-life meals and warm-weather sipping.

Related Wines To Try →

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

• Bright and juicy organic rosé with a crisp finish — Farm Hand Organic Rosé 2024
• Blush, berry-led and lively — Angove Organic Rosé 2025
• Giftable pack pick — Rosé Gift Pack (3 Bottles) – Organic & Vegan

FAQ

What does Macaw Creek Organic Rosé 2021 taste like?

Raspberry jube and fresh blueberries on the nose, then mouthfilling red berries and pomegranate on the palate, finishing crisp and clean with citrusy acidity.

Is it a dry rosé?

Yes — it’s made in a fresh, dry style. The palate feels soft and fruity, but the finish stays clean and crisp thanks to the high natural acidity.

Is it preservative-free?

No — this is a certified organic rosé, but it’s not sold as “no added preservative”. The winery lists total sulphur dioxide at 88 ppm for this wine.

Is it vegan friendly?

This product isn’t listed as vegan-suitable on the product page. If vegan is important, choose a rosé that’s marked Vegan Suitable, like Farm Hand Organic Rosé 2024 or Angove Organic Rosé 2025.

What should I eat with it?

Seafood (especially squid, fish or scallops), chicken souvlaki, crunchy salads and picnic plates. It also works beautifully with vegetarian fritters and anything citrusy.

Who will love Macaw Creek Organic Rosé 2021?

If you like rosé with real fruit flavour (not watery), a softly textured palate and a crisp, citrus-clean finish, this one’s an easy yes.

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