Mercer Preservative Free Rose 2024: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Strawberry & Cream Snap

This is a pretty, easy-drinking rosé made in the style Aaron Mercer remembers from the South of France: youthful, delicate and all about clean refreshment. It opens with a playful strawberry-and-cream aroma, then moves into a light-bodied palate that stays crisp and dry. Think sunshine wine with a tidy finish—made for aperitivo snacks, salads and summer seafood.

Highlights

• No Added Preservative + vegan-suitable
• Winery notes: strawberry-and-cream confectionery aromatics
• Light-bodied, youthful style with a crisp, dry finish
• From Hilltops, NSW (Shiraz)
• 12.5% ABV

Tasting Notes

Expect an inviting strawberry-and-cream perfume, then a light, crisp palate that stays refreshing and dry. The fruit feels bright and youthful, with a clean finish that makes it a natural partner for salty snacks and easy summer plates.

Winemaking

Made preservative-free with a gentle approach in both vineyard and winery. The goal is to keep aromatics pretty and the palate clean, so the wine stays delicate and refreshing rather than heavy.

Vineyard & Vintage

From Hilltops, NSW, using Shiraz grown in a cooler regional setting that helps retain freshness. That’s a big part of why this rosé stays crisp and lively in the glass.

Why We Love It

It’s the ultimate “always in the fridge” rosé: flattering strawberry aromatics, a crisp dry finish, and enough freshness to work with everything from seafood to a simple cheese board.

Food Pairing

Perfect with salty, summery foods—think seafood, chicken, tomatoes, herbs and anything you’d happily eat outdoors.

Try matching this wine with →

• Prawn skewers — Find a Recipe
• Niçoise-style salad — Find a Recipe
• Tomato, feta and herb salad — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

Sunset drinks, picnic rugs, or a “quick dinner but make it cute” night. Chill it hard, pour into a nice glass, and add olives.

Cellaring

Best young for maximum freshness. Drink now and over the next 1–2 years. Once opened, re-cork and refrigerate; aim to finish within 1–2 days (preservative-free wines love it that way).

Producer

Mercer Wines is known for modern, vibrant wines made with a light touch—especially their preservative-free range. The winemaking philosophy leans into careful fruit handling and gentle techniques so the wines stay fresh, expressive and easy to enjoy, without added preservatives.

Related Wines To Try →

If you love this style, these are worth adding to your next mixed dozen:

• Another crisp preservative-free rosé — Temple Bruer Preservative Free Rosé 2024
• Same preservative-free vibe, strawberry-and-citrus — The Hero Preservative Free Rose 2025
• Great-value preservative-free rosé to compare — Tamburlaine No Added Preservative Rosé 2025

FAQ

What does Mercer Preservative Free Rose taste like?

It’s youthful and delicate, with a strawberry-and-cream perfume and a crisp, dry finish.

Is this rosé sweet or dry?

Dry. The “strawberries and cream” note is aromatic rather than sugary, and the palate finishes clean and crisp.

Is it preservative-free?

It’s a No Added Preservative wine, meaning no sulphur dioxide preservatives are added. Like all wine, it may still contain small, naturally occurring sulphites from fermentation.

Is it vegan friendly?

Yes—this wine is labelled vegan suitable.

What foods does it pair best with?

Seafood, chicken, salads, tomatoes, mezze and a classic cheese board. Anything salty and fresh works beautifully.

What’s the best serving temperature?

Serve well chilled (around 8–10°C). It’s at its prettiest when it’s cold and crisp.

How long will it last after opening?

Re-cork and refrigerate; it’s best within 1–2 days while the aromatics stay fresh.

Who will love it?

If you like rosé that’s pretty, crisp and genuinely dry (not syrupy), this is a reliable crowd-pleaser for warm-weather drinking.

(SKU: MR_PFRos_CV)