Made entirely from a single icon block of Merlot, Karen 2024 is a dry, complex, and age-worthy rosé. Vines were carefully managed with shoot and leaf thinning, allowing optimal sun exposure and even ripening. Hand-harvested during the cool early hours, bunch and berry selection occurred over multiple passes between véraison and harvest. The grapes were gently whole-bunch pressed with pressing halted at the precise moment optimal structure and clarity were achieved. Fermented to dryness at low temperatures, the wine was aged for 4–6 months on fine lees in tank and barrel prior to blending and bottling. Bottled at 12.5% (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: Aromatic and subtly layered, with delicate notes of wild strawberry, watermelon rind, and red currant. Hints of crushed rose petal, white peach, and a gentle mineral undertone add a poised elegance.

Palate: Dry, crisp, and finely textured. The palate delivers flavours of blood orange, cranberry, and early-season cherry, supported by a creamy mid-palate from the lees contact. Graceful, understated, and beautifully restrained.

Finish: Clean and linear, with a gentle saline minerality and fresh acidity drawing out the finish. The wine lingers with savoury depth and finesse.

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