Sutton Grange "Fairbank' Ancestrale Rose 2019
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1 or more bottles$33.99
Editors notes
The 2019 Ancestrale Rose is a classic rosè from Sutton Grange made in the “methode ancestrale” or “petillant naturel” style. This means the wine finishes the end of the primary fermentation in bottle, capturing the essence of the single vintage and vineyard. It is aged on lees over winter and was lightly disgorged to remove heavy tartrates (although light lees remain). This wine is extremely versatile and enjoyed as an aperitif or at its best with antipasto or light seafood dishes.
A pale pink colour, with the characteristic cloudiness of Ancestralé method sparkling wine.
Bright and fresh aromas of strawberries rose petals and spice.
It has bright, clean cranberry flavours, with lots of volume in the palate. The finish has a freshening raspberry tang combined with a dry, chalky texture.
A bright, fun, festive drink. Serve cold. Also tastes great in a spritz
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- Apple
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- Mineral
- Pear
- Red Fruits
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- Fish
- Pork
- Spicy
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Australia
Australia's wine industry is a thriving part of the country's economy, contributing significantly to employment, production, export, and tourism. In fact, the industry is the fourth-largest wine exporter in the world, shipping out 760 million liters of wine to countries including France, Italy, Spain, and the UK. One of the key factors contributing to Australia's success as a "New World" wine producer is the formal export and marketing of its wines through Wine Australia.
Australia's wine regions are scattered across the south and southeast, with almost every state boasting its own vineyards. Victoria, for example, is home to an impressive 21 wine regions. Some of the most famous wine regions in Australia include Margaret River, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Eden Valley, Clare Valley, Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley, and local regions to New South Wales such as Cowra, Southern Highlands, and Mudgee.
Australian winemakers are known for producing a diverse range of grape varieties, with Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir being among the most popular. They tend to focus on producing wines that are ripe, fruit-forward, and easy to drink, using modern winemaking techniques and equipment such as stainless steel tanks and temperature-controlled fermentation.
With its bold, fruit-driven flavors and reputation for quality and diversity, Australian wine has become a popular choice for wine lovers around the world. And with such a broad range of wine regions and grape varieties, there's something for every palate to enjoy.
Victoria
The wine region of Victoria has the highest number of grapevines than any other state in Australia. It is home to over 600 wineries and well-known regions such as Yarra Valley, Heathcote, and Rutherglen. Victoria is situated in the southeastern corner of Australia where due to the location, the climate has a cool maritime influence and is known for its outstanding Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, along with producing Australia’s most famed dessert Muscat and Topaque wines.
There are a number of different terroir levels throughout the wine region of Victoria which leads to the production of different ranges of wines. In the southern region of Victoria, the vines are regulated by the cool winds of the Bass Strait. Central Victoria consists of mostly flat terrain that tends to be drier and warmer than the rest of Victoria, which results in more fruit concentrated wines. It may be surprising to note that Victoria is the third most productive wine region in Australia, seeing as it does not have as many areas suitable for viticulture, which has resulted in the cellar door culture of Victoria being concentrated with smaller, but more personal boutique wineries.
Bendigo AU
Located 150 kilometers north west of the state capital, Melbourne, the Bendigo region is renowned for producing wines of intense flavour, which is supported by its superb climatic and geographical conditions. The rich gold-bearing soils and wine grapes of the region are also the ideal pairing for producing high quality premium wines.
The land conditions of the Bendigo region are quite unique, consisting of volcanic plains, alluvial flood plains, rolling granite hills and sedimentary rises. The region also shares the same climate, in terms of wine production, to the Barossa, Clare, and Goulburn Valleys.
While the region produces a wide array of wines, plantings of red grape varieties predominate over white. Red grape varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Malaro, Sangiovese and Touriga. White grape varieties include Riesling, Semilon and Traminer. The most dominant red variety is Shiraz, and the dominant whites are Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
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About the brand Sutton Grange
Established in 1998 Sutton Grange Winery was born from a lunch with local wine hero Stuart Anderson who acclaimed the site as perfect for vine growing. Two decades on Sutton Grange Winery has cemented its position as one of Australia’s finest wine producers. A winery which is known for its stand alone rosé, acclaimed for its outstanding Syrah, and hailed for its experimentation in different varietals.
The Sutton Grange creed has always been to act and make decisions based on “the best interest of the farm”. Winemaking is no different. Melanie Chester leads the team to create wines that are the best expression of the Sutton Grange farm, pushing the boundaries of the property. We market under two brands, Fairbank and Estate. Fairbank, the name of the property in the 1800s, contains a portfolio of wines with freshness, brightness, and vibrancy. The Estate reflect outstanding Central Victorian wines including a collection of lesser known varietals that allow our portfolio to create wines that reflect our motto to “Stand Alone”.