The Hero Preservative Free Rose 2025: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Strawberry & Citrus Snap

Freshly bottled and very easy to love, this is a pretty, blushing rosé that hits the sweet spot between fruit charm and proper dryness. It opens with elegant strawberries-and-cream aromatics, then moves into blood orange and pink grapefruit freshness, with a juicy mulberry note sitting underneath. The finish is crisp and clean—made for warm afternoons, salty snacks and a cheese board you keep “accidentally” topping up.

Highlights

• No Added Preservative + vegan-suitable
• Winery notes: strawberries & cream, blood orange, pink grapefruit, fresh-picked mulberries
• Dry, crisp finish (very food-friendly)
• Perfect lightly chilled for easy entertaining
• 12% ABV

Tasting Notes

Strawberries and cream on the nose, then bright citrus (blood orange and pink grapefruit) through the palate, with a juicy mulberry note that keeps it generous without tipping into sweetness. The finish is dry and crisp, with refreshing acidity that makes it a total “one more glass” rosé.

Winemaking

Made in a clean, modern style with minimal intervention and no preservatives added. The goal is to keep the fruit bright and the palate crisp, so it stays refreshing and easy to pair with food.

Vineyard & Vintage

From McLaren Vale, SA, with a blend of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris contributing fragrance, citrus lift and soft red-berry fruit.

Food Pairing

Go for salty, fresh and herby foods—seafood, chicken, summery salads and anything you’d happily put on a picnic table.

Try matching this wine with →

• Prawn tacos — Find a Recipe
• Greek salad (or watermelon feta salad) — Find a Recipe
• Chicken souvlaki — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

Poolside, balcony, park picnic—anywhere the vibe is “easy and pretty.” Bring the cheese board, chill it well, and you’re sorted.

Cellaring

Best young and fresh. Drink now and over the next 1–2 years. Once opened, re-cork and refrigerate; aim to finish within 1–2 days for best brightness (especially for preservative-free wines).

Producer

The Hero Preservative Free (formerly Hero of Zero) makes preservative-free, vegan-suitable wines designed for bright flavour, clean aromatics and easy drinking. With careful fruit handling and minimal intervention, the wines are made to “sing” without the addition of preservatives.

Related Wines To Try →

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

• Same brand, zesty and tropical — The Hero Preservative Free Sauvignon Blanc 2025
• Another preservative-free rosé with juicy strawberry charm — Mercer Preservative Free Rose 2024
• Another preservative-free rosé with strawberry and pink-pepper snap — Temple Bruer Preservative Free Rose 2024

FAQ

What does The Hero Preservative Free Rose taste like?

Strawberries and cream with bright citrus—blood orange and pink grapefruit—plus a fresh-picked mulberry note. It finishes dry and crisp.

Is this rosé sweet or dry?

Dry. The fruit is bright and pretty, but the finish is crisp rather than sugary.

Does it contain preservatives (sulphites)?

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, meaning it’s made without animal-derived fining agents.

What foods does it pair best with?

Seafood, chicken, mezze, salty snacks, fresh salads and soft cheeses. It’s also great with a classic cheese board.

What’s the best serving temperature?

Serve well chilled (around 8–10°C). If it warms slightly in the glass, the strawberry-and-cream aromatics show more.

How long will it last after opening?

Because it’s preservative-free, it’s best within 1–2 days. Re-cork and store in the fridge to keep it bright.

Who will love it?

If you like crisp, dry rosé with pretty fruit (and you’re a cheese-board person), this is an easy crowd-pleaser for warm-weather entertaining.

(SKU: HZ_ROS_CV)