2026 De Iuliis Rose

Crunchy Hunter Valley pink from Merlot and Shiraz, full of strawberry and raspberry. Made by Mike De Iuliis to drink young and often.

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This is the De Iuliis rosé built for drinking young and drinking often. It's Merlot and Shiraz off the family's Hunter Valley vineyards, made by Mike De Iuliis. Mike's a Len Evans Tutorial scholar who took over as Chair of the Sydney Royal Wine Show in 2025, so even the everyday pink gets proper attention here.

2026 was a hot, dry year in the Hunter, and harvest was squeezed into about four weeks, but the fruit came in in great shape. The juice spent just two hours on skins before a cool ferment. That's where the pale cotton candy colour comes from, and it keeps the aromatics bright.

On the nose there's strawberry and a bit of peaches and cream, then strawberry and raspberry on a light, crunchy palate with plenty of fresh acidity. Drink it while it's young and lively. It's simple, honest pink that is best drunk with Mike, on his deck.

The Wine
This 2026 Estate Rosé, with its charming cotton candy colour, is crafted from a short skin contact fermentation. The glass bursts with strawberry, peaches and cream aromas, followed by a vibrant palate of strawberry and raspberry, all lifted by refreshing acidity.

The Vintage
Despite a compressed four-week harvest due to hot, dry weather, the 2026 vintage delivered outstanding quality. A dry growing season allowed the vines to thrive, a perfect outcome for our family's small-batch winemaking.

The Potential
Enjoy this rosé at its freshest, while its vibrant character shines. We crafted it to be light-bodied and refreshing, qualities best appreciated in its youth. This rosé, is the ideal companion for leisurely lunches that effortlessly transition into memorable dinners.

The Match
Rosé's versatility makes it the quintessential wine for sunny gatherings with cherished friends. We embrace the "drink pink, think pink" philosophy, finding it complements a diverse array of culinary delights, from charcuterie boards and salmon fillets to tuna niçoise and pork banh mi.

Details
Region: Hunter Valley
Winemaker: Michael De Iuliis & Emily Glover

The Story
From our family vineyards, where merlot and shiraz grapes thrive, to the careful cool fermentation process that captures their nuanced aromas, we dedicate ourselves to creating an exceptional rosé. This dedication shines through in a wine that consistently delights.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Rosé
Body Light Bodied
Variety Merlot
Country Australia
Region Hunter Valley
Australian State NSW
Size 750ml
Vintage 2026
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De Iuliis

De Iuliis - pronounced [de uli ~ iss] - is one of the brightest stars from the Hunter Valley.

Owners Joss and Anna De luliis first planted vines on their estate in the famous Lovedale sub-region back in 1990, but it wasn’t until their son Mike got involved after graduating from the world-renowned Roseworthy campus (Adelaide University) in 1999 that things really took off.

Today Mike crafts an excellent array of site-specific wines that are a very good modern representation of what the Hunter Valley has to offer.

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