It was telling just how many of the wines at the annual Awards judging were either pale crimson or copper in colour, and how few were bright crimson and/or fuchsia pink. The ‘rosé revolution’ of the past decade (and longer) is now dominated ‘pale and dry’ styles.
2024 Rosé of the Year
Sutton Grange Winery Fairbank Rosé 2022, Central Victoria Zone
97 points (PD*) | Price when tasted $35
A blend of shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and sangiovese. The pressure is on Chris Smales, the new winemaker at Sutton Grange, with his first vintage release, but he delivers in maintaining this popular rosé's class. Attractive tea rose hues. Gentle, lifted aromas of raspberry, wild strawberry and lively spice. Love the smoothness, the inviting spice, the bright red berries and clean acid crunch to taste. And so, so versatile at the table. – Jeni Port
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More top-rated rosé from the 2024 Companion
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Charles Melton Wines
Rosé of Virginia 2022
Barossa Valley -
Sutton Grange Winery
Fairbank Rosé 2022
Central Victoria Zone -
Cobaw Ridge
Il Pinko Rosé Syrah 2021
Macedon Ranges -
Dominique Portet
Single Vineyard Rosé 2022
Yarra Valley -
Eastern Peake
Taché 2021
Ballarat -
Giant Steps
Yarra Valley Rosé 2022
Yarra Valley -
Pooley Wines
Cooinda Vale Rosé Pinot Noir 2021
Tasmania -
Yeringberg
Rosé 2022
Yarra Valley -
Aravina Estate
Limited Release Grenache Rosé 2022
Margaret River -
Bindi Wines
Dhillon Col Mountain Vineyard Rosé Grenache 2022
Heathcote -
Bondar Wines
Grenache Cinsault Rosé 2022
McLaren Vale -
Collector Wines
Shoreline Sangiovese Rosé 2022
Gundagai Canberra District -
Deep Woods Estate
Rosé 2022
Margaret River -
Denton
Shed Rosé 2022
Yarra Valley -
Emilian
Single Vineyard Nebbiolo Rosé 2022
Yarra Valley -
Foxeys Hangout
Rosé 2022
Mornington Peninsula -
Garagiste
Merricks Rosé 2022
Mornington Peninsula -
Hay Shed Hill Wines
KP Naturally Rosé 2022
Geographe -
Howard Park
Miamup Rosé 2022
Margaret River -
Kerri Greens
Sage Phoque 2021
Mornington Peninsula -
L.A.S. Vino
Albino PNO Rosé 2021
Margaret River -
La Kooki Wines
Rosé Blonde 2022
Margaret River -
La Prova
Aglianico Rosato 2022
Adelaide Hills -
Marchand & Burch
Rosé 2022
Western Australia -
McHenry Hohnen Vintners
Chloé 2022
Margaret River -
Medhurst
Estate Vineyard Rosé 2022
Yarra Valley -
Montalto
Estate Rosé 2022
Mornington Peninsula -
Nocturne Wines
Carbunup SR Sangiovese Tempranillo 2022
Margaret River -
Paringa Estate
Estate Rosé 2022
Mornington Peninsula -
Patina
Orange Rosé 2021
Orange -
Tahbilk
Grenache Mourvèdre Rosé 2022
Nagambie Lakes -
Thompson Estate
Four Chambers Rosé 2022
Margaret River -
tripe.Iscariot
Aspic Margaret River Grenache Rosé 2022
Margaret River -
Trofeo Estate
Amphora Terracotta Wine Rosé 2022
Mornington Peninsula -
Vanguardist Wines
Grenache Mourvèdre Rosé 2022
McLaren Vale -
Vinea Marson
Rosato 2021
Heathcote
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This is an edited extract from the 2024 Halliday Wine Companion, with reviews by James Halliday, Campbell Mattinson, Dave Brookes, Jane Faulkner, Jeni Port, Mike Bennie, Ned Goodwin MW, Philip Rich and Shanteh Wale. Cover art by Ka Mo.
*Panel decision – score awarded by the Halliday Tasting Team at the annual Awards judging.
