Stephanie the Gnome with Rose Coloured Glasses
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled prawns, charcuterie board, caprese salad
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the famously eccentric Chester Osborn of d'Arenberg, 'Stephanie the Gnome with Rose Coloured Glasses' is a whimsical rosé that captures the playful spirit of the estate. The name conjures the image of a garden gnome viewing the world through an optimistic, rose-tinted lens, reflecting the wine's joyful character. This wine is a vibrant blend of Shiraz, Sangiovese, and Mourvèdre sourced from select vineyards in South Australia. To achieve its delicate pale salmon hue and lively fruit profile, the grapes undergo gentle pressing with minimal skin contact, followed by cool fermentation in stainless steel to preserve its bright aromatics. The result is a dry, refreshing rosé that balances bright red berry flavors with a savory, spicy undertone characteristic of its Mediterranean grape varieties.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1912 by Joseph Osborn, d'Arenberg has grown into one of McLaren Vale's most iconic and storied family-owned estates in South Australia. Under the visionary stewardship of fourth-generation winemaker Chester Osborn, the winery adheres strictly to traditional, sustainable methods, utilizing certified organic and biodynamic viticulture along with foot-treading and basket pressing. Renowned for its eclectic naming conventions and distinctive red-stripe label, the estate crafts a wide spectrum of expressive wines with a particular mastery of Rhône varieties, old-vine Grenache, and robust Shiraz. Signature bottlings such as 'The Dead Arm Shiraz' and 'The Ironstone Pressings' stand as benchmarks of regional depth, complexity, and age-worthy character.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Shiraz, Sangiovese, Mourvèdre
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5%