2025 Nick Spencer Gundagai Rose

93 pts
Dry, delicate Rose from the talented Nick Spencer, based around Grenache, with a splash of Chardonnay in a Provence style.

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"Nick Spencer is one of the better winemakers in this country.”
- Gary Walsh

"Australian wine can be a brash place, but it still manages to provide harbour to some considered, thoughtful souls, of which Nick Spencer is one. He is the real deal, in short. His wines are more than wines. They are their grapes laid bare
- Campbell Mattinson

Nick Spencer has long had a soft spot for Rosé, and this release shows just how far he’s taken the style. Inspired by time spent in Provence, it blends Sangiovese with a touch of Chardonnay – the white variety adding freshness and lift in the same way Rolle does in classic southern French pinks.

The result is a pale, bone-dry Rosé that’s crisp, savoury and beautifully balanced. Red fruits lead the way – think wild strawberry and cherry – with a subtle floral note and a flicker of spice. The Chardonnay brings a gentle structure and length, keeping everything neat and refreshing.

Made for easy drinking but crafted with intent, this is one of the most consistent and dependable Rosés in the country. Perfect with a long lunch, or simply enjoyed on its own while the sun’s still shining.

"For those who have been following our journey you will be well aware of our love affair with Rose and our commitment crafting the absolute best."
- Nick Spencer

93 points
"It’s dry, racy, savoury and fruity; it ticks all the boxes and does so in fine style. Great buying/drinking."
- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)

93 points - "Exceptionaly pale crimson in the glass, its looks like strawberry water, if that makes sense. This is an apt first impression as the wine then smells and tastes of strawberry, cream, sweet spice, stone and chalk, a tonic-like aftertaste then adding further to the wine’s charm. This rosé feels zippy and alluring at once. It’s dry, racy, savoury and fruity; it ticks all the boxes and does so in fine style. Great buying/drinking." - Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)

93 points - "A pale pink-bronze blush. This comes laden with spices, watermelon and barely ripe strawberries. There’s a slip of texture, sweetness and fleshiness on the palate. But what makes this enticing is the crunchy acidity from the sangiovese, ensuring the finish is lively and fresh." - Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

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Paul T.
Excellent Rose

Dry, interesting, and good acid balance…a Very good wine

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Joseph B.
Fantastic Rose

Fantastic rose - bright and fresh to the finish with strawberry flavours dominating. Very drinkable and food friendly.

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Ross E.
Nick Spencer Rose

This is a great value example of Australian rose, dry, tasty. Have tried it a few times now and will do so again

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Clare
Lovely smooth rose

Very smooth pale colour leaving no aftertaste. Very pleasant to drink by itself or with a lovely salmon quiche. Would not of thought of buying rose from this area but good value for money and delicious

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Edwina A.
delicious

very happy to have tried this rose. light and full of flavour, will be going for this one again!

2025 Rose, Hilltops, NSW

For those who have been following our journey you will be well aware of our love affair with Rose and our commitment crafting the absolute best. With this in mind we travelled Provence recently to learn as much as we could about Rose.

Tasting Notes

This year's Rosé is a harmonious blend of Sangiovese, known for its luscious red fruit notes, and a touch of Chardonnay, which was fermented on skins in a style reminiscent of the time-honored Provencal method, where the use of Rolle (Vermentino) as a white variety is celebrated. The result is a Rosé that encapsulates the essence of Provence, with delicate floral aromas and a beautifully balanced palate, making it the perfect wine for any occasion.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Rosé
Body Light Bodied
Variety Grenache
Variety Style ["Grenache Blends"]
Country Australia
Region Gundagai
Australian State NSW
Reviewed By The Wine Front
Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 93
Size 750ml
Vintage 2025
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Nick Spencer Wines

Nick Spencer is one of NSW's most decorated winemakers. Over the span of more than two decades, he has become perhaps the state's most outspoken advocate for the potential of the regions of the NSW High Country, in particular, Tumbarumba and Gundagai.

Nick's wines exemplify balance, style, immense drinkability and exceptional value for money. As his label has expanded, his winemaking has become more adventurous, now incorporating the use of amphora, sulphur-free bottlings and a more stripped-back winemaking style to highlight the quality of the fruit that these lesser-known NSW regions can produce.

He is one of the most important producers in NSW today and is the touchstone of quality for the state.

Winemaker Nick Spencer Nick Spencer Wines

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