2021 Rasa Early Nancy

WINEMAKER: Emma & Andy Cummins
REGION: Barossa Valley, SA
VARIETAL: Mourvèdre, Syrah, Riesling
VITICULTURE: Organic

55% Mourvèdre / 30% Syrah / 15% Riesling. Grapes from, and winemaking done on Ngadjuri & Peramangk Country. The Mourvèdre from Vine Vale’s deep sandy soils over orange clay. The Syrah & Riesling from Bethany’s hard red- brown texture contrast soils with alkaline subsoil. The Mourvèdre picked 9/3/2021 was foot stomped then macerated for 6 hrs before being pressed to seasoned 300Lt French barrel for ferment and ageing. The Syrah and Riesling were picked on the same day, 23/2/2021. Destemmed and then pressed to stainless steel tank for fermentation and ageing. Aged for 16 months before blending.

Dry, savoury Rosé. Complex and balanced. Quandong / Watermelon / Basil / Ruby Saltbush / Cranberries. Zero adds, fining or filtration.

Rasa is the combined effort of Emma and Andy Cummins. They make wine in the Barossa Valley, on Peramangk and Ngadjuri country. They are proud to produce natural wines from grapes that are grown with the same thoughtful practices.