Tasting notes from the winery for Ngeringa Rosé 2019

A Rose that has both fruit intensity and complexity. Bright fruit aromas of strawberry, raspberry and lifted citrus blossoms. Grounded by nutty, savory and slightly saline flavors. The palate is silky, almost slippery, yet has a fresh acid presence and a mineral complexity. 

Vintage: 2019 gave little but concentrated clean fruit, with average spring rainfall and a very dry summer, several heat-waves near harvest resulting in early picking. Importantly cold nights throughout Feb/Mar helped retained brightness in the fruit profile and high natural acidity. 

Vineyard: On the northern slope of the Mount Barker Summit, at an altitude of 420m, is the Iluma Vineyard, home of Ngeringa's "most inspiring and exciting fruit". The majority of Ngeringa Viognier is planted in the Iluma Vineyard, facing west on lean, textured soil of micaceous schist and ironstone over clay. The Iluma vineyard is also long certified biodynamic with no chemical sprays applied. 

Winemaking: From whole bunchpressed Syrah grapes. Fermented in seasoned French oak barrels. Aged for 11 months in barrel on full lees. A small dose of sulphur is added at blending, just prior to bottling. No enzymes, no fining, no filtration. 

Winery: Ngeringa has been certified biodynamic for more than 20 years. It is the biodynamic process that creates a balanced and healthy relationship between soil, plant and all living beings – and opens the vines to optimum expression of flavour in the glass.

Technical Details:
Alcohol: 13.5% 
Grapes: Syrah (Shiraz) 
Region: Adelaide Hills (Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia)  
Site(s): Ngeringa Summit Vineyard 
Winemaker: Erinn Klein 
Organic
Biodynamic
Vegan Friendly

(SKU: NG_ROS_19)