2022 Sang de Rose Grampians Rose
Vineyard - Shiraz fruit was sourced from Garry Rice's Concongella vineyard near Stawell in the Grampians region. Garry Rice uses organic practices - in some years he takes it even further and uses no sprays at all (copper and sulphur sprays are allowed as part of organically certified viticulture). This is essentially down to good planning - he planted his vineyard on a site that doesn’t have the disease pressure that demands multiple sprays year after year.
Winemaking - Whole bunches were crushed and destemmed before pressing to tank for fermentation, then racked to older neutral French oak barrels for 6 months maturation. One barrel was left on lees until bottling.
Unfiltered, unfined and wild yeast fermented. No additions other than minimal sulphur.
Vegan friendly
Who am I?
My name is Matt Aulich, and I started Blood Moon Wines in 2014 with a couple of mates.In 2019 I went solo. This is oversimplifying, but I come at winemaking from two angles:
One, I get a kick out of flavours and aromas. The wine offers a vast spectrum, both in its final bottled form and along the way, from fresh grapes to ferments and barrels. Then there’s texture… this is a primal sensory experience but infinitely nuanced.
Two, the mortal coil is beyond wonderful, but at times, let’s face it, it can be a tough gig. It can be awful. It can be boring. Sometimes people want something that harmonises with the good times; sometimes we need to jazz it up or just ease the furrowed brow. I try to provide that. In moderation. or not.
I grow grapes in Sunbury and the diamond valley, and I source other fruit from responsible growers all over victoria. I’m equally happy working with the traditional french varietals and a suite of Italians. The latter are often well adapted to our hotter, dryer farming conditions.
I try to make wines that are expressive of time and place, where a less-is-more approach in the winery comes in. I believe that everyone should be able to buy good wine. Assuming you think mine is good, I try to keep it affordable for you.
| Wine Region | Victoria |
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| Liquor License | 36135837 |
| Occasion | Sip, Smash |
| Wine Tags | Exciting, Low Sulphur, Sustainable Practices, Vegan |
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