Rocky Gully Shiraz from the team at Frankland Estate is a bright, fresh and lively wine. It has ripe fruit overtones with dark cherries, spiced plum, black pepper and spice with subtle integration of oak. Its mid-weight palate has serious intent; bright florals, juicy fruit and a lifted integration of earthy spice note and black pepper. Soft mouth-coating tannin, a creamy texture and subtle oak provides a poised, elegant finish. The small additions of Touriga National, Malbec, and a dash of Viognier give complexity and aromatic lift along with subtle texture. Good acidity and fine tannins combine to create a soft finishing, nicely weighted cool-climate style.
I was happily surprised by the quality of the labels in the "mystery" case of rose wines - great value for the money I must say. Excellent drinking experience from the unfamiliar labels and happy to enjoy again the familiar ones.