Grant Burge Moscato Rosa sparkling rose 2007

Barossa, $14

Not really sparkling, more a light spritz.   A light and sweet rose from grenache and frontignac.  Vibrant rose colour.  Strawberries and a bit of lime.  Great summer afternoon / picnic wine.

Trip to Barossa Valley

We've just returned from six blissful days in the Barossa Valley.  Staying in beautiful Greenock, we had easy access to numerous fab wineries, and sampled wines from about 15 - 20 during our stay.  My favourite winery was Henschke in Keyneton, and Dave named Langmeil winery in Tanunda as his pick of the bunch.  We bought two and a half cases: half a case of mixed, gorgeous wines from Henschke, a mixed case from Langmeil, and random others.  We'll write them all up as we sample them over the next few months.

The Barossa is the home of big, flavoursome, high alcohol Shirazes.  We bought a few of these really big wines, ranging in price from $35 - approximately $60, that according to the wineries from which we bought them will be at their peak in 10 - 30 years!  We intend to cellar these and will write up the details for each as we cellar them.

Wine: Warburn Premium Reserve Merlot 2006

Barossa, $9   James Halliday 89 pts

A good wine for the price. Nice deep red colour.  Soft and quite a short palate, but with a bit of fruity flavour.  Enjoyed it with rack of lamb with fennell and pear - went nicely.