In The Pink

Description

Mix berry flavours of Syrah  and Verdelho grapes. approximately 3 hours of skin contact. The palate has a ” strawberries and cream” body with a dry finish. Vol. 12.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does Cedar Creek Estate In The Pink rosé wine taste like?

A: Cedar Creek Estate In The Pink is a delightful dry-style rosé made from a blend of Syrah and Verdelho grapes. The winemaking process incorporates approximately three hours of skin contact, which extracts the beautiful pink colour and mixed berry flavours. On the palate, it has a distinctive “strawberries and cream” body – lush, soft berry flavours with a creamy mid-palate texture – followed by a clean, dry finish. At 12.2% alcohol by volume, it is a refreshing, medium-bodied rosé ideal for warm-weather entertaining.

Q: What makes In The Pink unique as a rosé wine?

A: In The Pink is unusual in that it is made from a blend of two quite different varieties – Syrah (a red wine grape) and Verdelho (a white wine grape). This combination is uncommon in Australian rosé winemaking and produces a wine with both the mixed berry intensity of Syrah and the tropical fruit freshness of Verdelho. The approximately three hours of skin contact during production extracts colour and flavour compounds from the Syrah skins without over-extracting tannins, resulting in a beautifully coloured, fruit-driven rosé with a dry finish.

Q: What is the history of rosé wine?

A: Rosé wine has one of the longest histories in winemaking, with evidence of light-coloured wines produced from red grapes dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. In medieval France, the pale “clairet” wines of Bordeaux were essentially what we would call rosé today. Provence in southern France established the modern template for dry, pale rosé in the 20th century, a style that became the global benchmark. In Australia, rosé had a reputational revival in the early 2000s, moving away from the sweet “pink wine” associations of the 1980s towards the dry, serious, food-friendly styles now produced by leading wineries including Cedar Creek Estate.

Q: Is In The Pink a dry or sweet rosé?

A: In The Pink is a dry-style rosé. Despite the luscious “strawberries and cream” description of the palate, the wine finishes clean and dry without residual sweetness. This dry character is consistent with the modern, food-friendly rosé style pioneered by Provence producers and now embraced by quality Australian producers like Cedar Creek Estate. Those who prefer a sweeter rosé experience may prefer the White Moscato or the Wizard White from the Cedar Creek Estate range.

Q: What food pairs well with In The Pink rosé?

A: In The Pink’s berry flavours, creamy mid-palate, and dry finish make it an exceptionally versatile food wine. It pairs beautifully with seafood such as prawns, crab, and seared salmon. Mediterranean flavours work wonderfully – think grilled vegetables, feta cheese, hummus, and antipasto platters. Lighter meats like chicken, veal, and pork tenderloin are also excellent matches. Its fruit-forward character is lovely alongside fruit-based salads and light desserts. For a quintessential Queensland experience, enjoy it with freshly grilled Moreton Bay bugs or Queensland prawns.

Q: What is the alcohol content of In The Pink?

A: Cedar Creek Estate In The Pink rosé has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 12.2%, placing it in the light to medium range for rosé wines. This moderate alcohol level makes it a pleasant, easy-drinking wine suitable for warm-weather entertaining and daytime sipping. The wine is available online at cedarcreekestatewinery.com.au/product/in-the-pink-rose/ for $34 per bottle, and also in a super-value carton of 12 bottles for $307.20.

Q: What wine packs include In The Pink?

A: Cedar Creek Estate In The Pink rosé features in the Connoisseur Pack ($187 for six wines) and the Everyday Pack ($187 for six wines). Both packs combine In The Pink with complementary sparkling, white, red, and fortified wines from the Cedar Creek Estate range, offering excellent value for discovering the full spectrum of Queensland wines produced on Tamborine Mountain.

Q: How long should I keep skin contact rosé on its side?

A: In The Pink uses approximately three hours of skin contact, which is on the shorter end of the spectrum for rosé production, extracting colour and flavour without tannin harshness. Unlike some fuller-bodied skin-contact (orange) wines that can develop complexity with extended cellaring, In The Pink is crafted for freshness and should be enjoyed young – ideally within one to two years of the vintage date. Store the unopened bottle in a cool, dark place on its side, and once opened, re-seal and refrigerate, consuming within two to three days.