Rosé wines are rarely the focus when a new wine brand is launched.
But instead of being an afterthought, rosés are front and centre of the new Paddington Lane range of wines, which features three different styles of rosé.
Paddington Lane is the latest brainwave of the team at Fourth Wave Wines, which is behind several popular labels, including Little Giant and Elephant in the Room.
The new rosés stand out from the crowd with eye-catching bottles that I have no doubt will do post-drink duty as candleholders.
The three new releases are all from the 2023 vintage so share a freshness while offering different flavour profiles.
No.1 is described as "Dry Rosé - crisp and refreshing" and is a blend of grenache and cinsault grapes from the Fleurieu Peninsula.
No.2 is "Savoury Rosé - savoury and textured" and is a combo of Riverland sangiovese and nebbiolo.
No.3 is "Soft Rosé - soft and slightly sweet" and is a blend of merlot and cabernet Franc from the Limestone Coast.
In simple terms, No.1 is pale and very dry, perky and full of verve. Think Provence. No.2 is lively and little more complex, and No.3's slight sweetness makes it perfect for beginners but it also has some nice palate grip and brisk acidity.
Paddington Lane is being touted as Australia's first specialist rosé brand. And with the wines retailing for around $20-25 a bottle, they certainly offer good value.
Get some friends around, taste them blind and see if you can guess which is which.
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