Rosé of Blaufränkisch Reserve 2017, Triebaumer

Soft yet bold rosé. A very pale neon pink with a nose of red berry fruit, strawberries, redcurrants and all strawberries and cream on the palate and just a slight hint of spritz with a touch of sweetness. On the finish there's some spice and a soft gentle mineral underpinning. Chill well (really well) and drink with salads, grilled meats - a great barbeque wine. Also a perfect winter rosé with smoked salmon for example.

For me, despite the name and colour, this is not a rosé wine. This is a light Blaufrankisch. There is nothing of the expected characteristics of 'rosé' in this wine. The grape is the predominent workforce and this shows in the nose and in the mouth. It is a terrific wine.