By Sam StathamI have just had a wonderful three day tour meeting dozens of wonderful small businesses in northern NSW with our vibrant sales representative Lorraine Thomas. Our “Rosnay Organic Wine Trade Tour” took us through the many small hamlets, villages and regional centres of a most beautiful part of Australia, inhabited by some of … Read more
PROFILE NOTES Region: NSW Central Ranges (Canowindra) on the banks of the Belubula RiverGrape Variety: Cabernet (40%), Shiraz (40%), Merlot (20%)Vintage: 2006Closure: Cork (750ml and magnum) and screw cap (375ml)Peak drinking: NowBody: Full bodyAlcohol: 14%Oak: Nil TASTING NOTESColour: Vibrant, deep dark plum red with purple huesNose: Big, rich, jammy nose. Juicy plum and cherry overtones … Read more
PROFILE NOTES Region: NSW Central Ranges (Canowindra) on the banks of the Belubula RiverGrape Variety: Shiraz (50%), Cabernet (25%), Merlot (25%)Vintage: 2008Closure: Screw capPeak drinking: NowBody: Full bodyAlcohol: 14%Oak: Nil TASTING NOTESColour: Deep garnet red with alluring bright purple hueNose: Rich, ripe berry fruit on the nose with dark plum and cherry overtones with a … Read more
If you would like to become a retailer please complete and return the Credit Application Form and we will send our nearest sales representative to meet with you.If you sell any Rosnay products but you are not coming up on this map (for example, you do not purchase direct from us but via a wholesaler), … Read more
In response to those who wonder why we still don’t make organic AND preservative free wines, whilst other organic grape growers are doing it: Our decision not to venture into the Preservative free style is based on quality concerns. As a participant in the Australia New Zealand Wine Show since 2006, we have been keeping … Read more
Like the olives, the grapes were down in yield but up in quality, with the smallest tonnage picked since 2007. The fruit was mostly sold to organic wineries in the Hunter and Mudgee, with a small amount to be made into wine for us at Windowrie Estate (chardonnay sparkling) here at Cowra and Thistle Hill … Read more
RTD’s OUT!The recent increase on taxes on “alco pops” to reduce alcohol related harm is long overdue. Some might think it unwise to comment on this, lest wine be the next target of the federal treasury. However, I think there is more to it than tax collection. From my own experience, spirits in soft drinks … Read more
Another good question: “We were lucky enough to be given a bottle of the Shiraz from a friend to try, and although we loved the taste, there was extremely heavy sediment in the bottom of the bottle that actually clinked the glass when dropped back in. We are concerned about the toughness and hardness of … Read more
The 3.75ha block was planted 1997 with the rootlings of clone IV11, which had been planted successfully in the region already and produced excellent wines. The soil is a north-west facing slope of sandy loam on red clay and decomposed granite on the upper slopes, with some deeper topsoil and mottled heavy clay on the … Read more
An ancestor of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon captures the true meaning of dark, powerful red wine. In the right conditions, this variety gives aromatic wines which evolve well in the course of ageing with a powerful but soft tannin, giving it a reputation for a severe but distinguished character. Its fruity flavors … Read more