Organic Hill Preservative Free Sparkling Rose 2024: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Spritzy & playful

A bright, characterful sparkling rosé made from certified organic Lagrein grapes, with fresh strawberry, strawberries-and-cream and pomegranate at its core. Guava and watermelon add extra fruitiness, while the Lagrein brings just enough savoury depth to make this more interesting than a simple pink fizz. It opens fruity and lively, then tightens into a crisp, pleasantly dry finish. Organic, vegan friendly and made without added preservative sulphites.

Highlights

• Certified organic, vegan friendly and No Added Preservative
• Crafted by Organic Hill — a South Australian producer specialising in organic and preservative-free wines
• Fresh strawberry, strawberries-and-cream, pomegranate, guava and watermelon
• Made from organic Lagrein grapes grown in South Australia
• Distinctive sparkling rosé made from the northern Italian Lagrein variety
• 12.4% ABV

Tasting Notes

Fresh strawberry leads the perfume, followed by strawberries-and-cream, pomegranate and bright red fruit. Guava and confectionery watermelon add a playful tropical lift, with a subtle earthy edge underneath that gives the Lagrein a little extra personality. The palate is fresh, lively and fruit-driven, with energetic bubbles and crisp acidity pulling everything towards a clean, pleasantly dry finish.

Winemaking

Made from certified organic Lagrein grapes and bottled as part of Organic Hill’s preservative-free range, this sparkling rosé is produced without added preservative sulphites and is vegan friendly. The emphasis is on retaining vivid fruit, freshness and lively bubbles rather than building weight or oak character. Lagrein is an unusual choice for sparkling rosé, bringing deeper red-fruit flavours and a subtle savoury note alongside the wine’s more playful strawberry and watermelon characters.

Vineyard & Vintage

The 2024 release is made from organic Lagrein grown in South Australia. Lagrein originates in northern Italy and is known for its deep colour, red and dark berry fruit and natural freshness, qualities that translate particularly well into a characterful sparkling rosé. At 12.4% ABV, this vintage sits comfortably in the moderate-alcohol range and is made for vibrant, youthful drinking.

Why We Love It

This has more personality than your average pink bubbles. Strawberry and pomegranate keep things pretty and immediately appealing, but the guava, watermelon and faint earthy note give it a slightly more intriguing edge. It is fresh enough for aperitif drinking, yet structured enough to work beautifully with salty, spicy or lightly fried food.

Food Pairing

The combination of lively bubbles, bright fruit and a dry finish makes this sparkling rosé particularly good with chilli, seafood, Asian flavours and crisp salty dishes. The fruit softens spice, while the acidity and fizz refresh the palate between bites.

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• Thai chilli prawn salad with lime and fresh herbs — Find a Recipe
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Mood or occasion to match this wine…

Perfect for sunny lunches, birthdays, seafood on the deck or that first glass while dinner is still coming together. It has enough fun in the strawberry-and-watermelon fruit to suit a celebration, but enough dryness and savoury detail to sit happily at the table.

Cellaring

This is a drink-young sparkling style and is best enjoyed while the fruit and fizz are vivid. Drink now through 2026 for maximum freshness. As a wine made without added preservative sulphites, cool, dark storage is especially important.

Producer

Organic Hill is a South Australian producer based at 36 Twentyeight Road in McLaren Vale, with a strong focus on certified organic farming, vegan winemaking and wines made without added preservative sulphites. Founded by Leon Hill, the business has developed a broad preservative-free range alongside its premium Founders Release wines. Organic Hill works with fruit from across South Australia as well as its McLaren Vale base, matching varieties to suitable growing regions. This sparkling rosé shows the producer’s more adventurous side, using organic Lagrein to create a distinctive pink sparkling with plenty of fruit, freshness and savoury character.

Related Wines To Try →

If you enjoy fresh organic bubbles and preservative-free styles, try these next:

• Crisp Chardonnay bubbles with green apple, lemon zest and no added sulphites — Tamburlaine Preservative Free Au Naturel Premium Cuvee Sparkling
• Fresh organic Blanc de Blancs with citrus blossom, green apple and a fine bead — Organic Preservative-Free Sparkling Blanc de Blanc
• Light, crisp organic Prosecco with green apple, pear and citrus — See Saw Organic Prosecco

FAQ

What does Organic Hill Preservative Free Sparkling Rose 2024 taste like?

Expect strawberry, strawberries-and-cream and pomegranate, with hints of guava and watermelon underneath. The palate is lively and fruity on entry, then finishes crisp, fresh and pleasantly dry.

Is this sparkling rosé sweet or dry?

It shows a little fruit sweetness at the front of the palate, but the overall finish is dry and refreshing. Bright acidity and lively bubbles keep the strawberry and watermelon flavours from becoming sugary.

What grape is used in this sparkling rosé?

It is made from organic Lagrein, a red grape variety originally from northern Italy. Lagrein brings strong red-fruit character, freshness and a subtle savoury edge, making it an interesting alternative to more conventional sparkling rosé varieties.

How should I serve Organic Hill Sparkling Rose?

Serve well chilled at around 6–8°C. A tulip-shaped sparkling glass or small white-wine glass works beautifully because it preserves the bubbles while allowing the strawberry and pomegranate aromas to open.

Does this wine need decanting?

No. Serve it straight from the fridge and open just before pouring so the bubbles stay lively. Give the glass a minute or two to warm slightly if you want the fruit aromas to become more expressive.

Does this wine contain preservatives or sulphites?

This is a No Added Preservative wine, so preservative sulphur dioxide has not been added during winemaking. Small amounts of sulphites can still occur naturally as part of fermentation.

Is Organic Hill Preservative Free Sparkling Rose vegan friendly?

Yes. The 2024 bottle is labelled vegan friendly as well as certified organic and made without added preservatives. It is suitable for anyone specifically looking for vegan sparkling wine.

What foods pair well with this sparkling rosé?

Try chilli prawns, salt and pepper tofu, salmon, sushi or lightly fried seafood. It is also excellent with fresh Asian-style salads because the fruit softens spice while the bubbles and acidity keep the palate refreshed.

Can this sparkling rosé be cellared?

It is made for youthful drinking rather than long-term cellaring. Enjoy it now through 2026, stored somewhere cool and dark, while the strawberry fruit and bubbles are at their freshest.

Who will enjoy Organic Hill Preservative Free Sparkling Rose the most?

This suits anyone who likes dry sparkling rosé, pink Prosecco or fresh fruit-driven bubbles but wants something with a little more personality. The Lagrein gives it more savoury character than many straightforward pink sparkling wines, while still keeping it bright and very easy to enjoy.

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