2024 Varney Wines Entrada Grenache Rose

95 pts
Light, crunchy Grenache-based Rose for drinking with octopus in an Iberian bar. Not with an octopus though, that would be surreal.
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Crisp, crunchy Rose made in a tight, dry style is all the rage in McLaren Vale at the moment.

Winemakers like Alan Varney are taking cues from Provence and utilising the great Grenache resources of the region to produce a more serious style of pink.

It's light, fruity yet has terrific acidity which makes it perfect for matching with seafood and warm spring days.

It's a classic no-brainer dry and savoury Rose that you could drink all afternoon long.

95 points & Gold Medal
- 2024 McLaren Vale Wine Show

95 points & Gold Medal
- 2024 McLaren Vale Wine Show

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    2023 Varney Wines Entrada Grenache Rose
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    One of the most interesting (and affordable) rosés

    Faint fizz & spice. Better cold than warm (seems to develop a sorta chemical taste when warm) - doesn't keep well once opened

The ‘Entrada’ range of wines is inspired by winemaker Alan Varney’s time in the small Portuguese town of Entradas, in Alentejo, where he lived during the 2017 vintage.

“Early-picked bush vine Grenache from the Blewitt Springs sub-region of McLaren Vale provides red berry aromatics, a touch of dried herb, and a textural mid-palate leading to a vibrant, long, and dry finish.” – Alan Varney, Winemaker

The Vineyard
Sourced from 60+ year old bush vines planted on the sandy slopes of Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale.

Winemaking
Crushed and pressed into stainless steel tanks for cold settling prior to a long, slow, cold ferment with a Champagne-derived yeast strain. Approximately 20% wild fermented in seasoned French barriques to build texture and mid-palate weight. Fermented bone dry. Contains minimal sulfites.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Rosé
Body Light Bodied
Variety Grenache
Country Australia
Region McLaren Vale
Australian State SA
Feature High Score
Critic Score 95
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
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Varney Wines

Varney Wines began with just a "tonne for fun" for Alan Varney to play around with over a decade ago.

He took his years of experience working at top South Australian wineries, including time spent at Orlando Wines, Longview Vineyard and over a decade as senior winemaker at d’Arenberg, and poured his skills into crafting a style of wine that he and his friends and family could enjoy.

The side gig became a full-time obsession, leading to Alan purchasing a dilapidated property at the Gateway of McLaren Vale to house a tasting room alongside his wife Kathrin’s restaurant, Victor’s Place. A sustainable modern winery was built and their first commercial release was unveiled. The wines have been taking off ever since culminating with Varney being named James Halliday's Best New Winery in 2021.

Winemaker Alan Varney - McLaren Vale, SA Varney Wines

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