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BASICS:
PRODUCER: Hugh Hamilton
VINTAGE: 2017
WINE: ‘The Floozie’ Sangiovese Rosé
PRICE: $19.95 per bottle
REGION: McLaren Vale – South Australia
TECHNICAL:
GRAPES: 100% Sangiovese
CLOSURE: Stelvin
ALCOHOL: 13.6%
BOTTLE SIZE: 750mL
CASE PACK: 12 x 750mL
ENJOY:
IDEAL TEMPERATURE: 9°C to 11°C
CELLARING: Drink now or within 2 years of vintage
WITH FOOD: Winemaker suggests, “Best consumed with some gentle jazz, warm sunshine and in the company of someone dear to you. We think of the ‘Floozie’ as an alternative to white wine so drink it on any day that ends with a ‘y’.” When pairing, try a red-sauced, more rustic pasta with quality ingredients -or- next to a fresh piece of wild-caught salmon.
PERFECT RECIPE: Chef Joe Bastianich’s, Rigatoni alla Norma – RECIPE
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‘THE FLOOZIE’ SANGIOVESE ROSÉ 2017
THE STORY
From the producer, Hugh Hamilton Wines: “‘We’ll drink, a drink, a drink – to Lily the pink, the pink, the pink – the saviour of the human race…’ (Thank U Very Much – 1967). Well that’s a big claim for The Floozie, but this rosé will no doubt make for a happier human race – or at least for a few select members who partake of this wine! When the Hamilton family first produced wines in 1837 life was simple and rosé happened by default, as nature sometimes delivered a big red, and in other seasons a light red – almost a rosé. They took what nature offered them and enjoyed it!”
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WINEMAKER’S NOTES:
“We have a little more control and technology at our disposal these days, but our commitment to making the best of what nature provides us, and to our family’s reputation, remains unwavering! Our walking, tasting and observing of the best of each season seems to lead us to our Sangiovese as the preferred grape variety. In an effort to push the character and depth of our rosé, we are using a combination of tank and barrel fermentation. These two components were blended just prior to bottling. The grape solids, higher ferment temperatures, lees contact, and part malolactic fermentation have all positively built mouthfeel and complexity.”
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BOUQUET & PALATE
A very delicate aromatic lift of cherries, raspberry and rose petal. These delicious aromas are joined by pink lady apples and strawberries. Finely balanced acid leads the dry palate to a beautifully crisp finish.
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EXPERTS:
“The Hamilton family has been a major contributor to the Australian wine scene since 1837, but Hugh Hamilton Wines began in 1991. Fifth-generation winemaker Hugh is the black sheep of the family, always wanting to do things a bit differently, which is why he started his own operation. Besides the classic Shiraz and Cabernet wines, Hugh Hamilton also produces wines from the likes of Tempranillo, the Georgian grape Saperavi, and Sangiovese. This 100% Sangiovese rosé is floral and loaded with strawberry, cherry, white peach and light herbs. Balanced and zesty, it’s perfect for seafood.” –LCBO Vintages Tasting Panel
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“Clean and fresh, properly tart red fruit-flavoured, this is dry, crisp, succulent, very tasty rosé, with length and depth above the mean. Well worth a look.”
–John Szabo MS, winealign.com
89 / 100 POINTS
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