Geelong Advertiser - Mike Dugdale - 14.01.12
“This rose would go down well as a refreshing drink in the afternoon summer sun.”
Fine Wine Club - Barry Weinman - December 2011 - 16.4/20
“Outrageous colour. Deeper pink and more wine like than a lot of roses. Nice combination of fruit and acid, with nice structure. This is a dry style that would be great served chilled with a plate of antipasto.”
Weekend Australian - James Halliday - 19.11.11 - 90 Points
The Advertiser ‘Top 100 Wines’ - Tony Love - 92 Points
The Advertiser ‘Top 100 Wines’ - Tony Love - 92 Points“A perennial favourite and great value, this grenache-shiraz blend looks good again and again, mid-pink, shiny, with cherry-berry fruit salad flavours in abundance, quite bright and fresh. It has a deeper, more stylish textural finish and finesse than many at the same price.”
Sunday Tasmanian - Graeme Phillips - 16.10.11 - “Good”
“Fresh raspberry aromas with hints of spice and similar flavours in the mouth on a light, clean and simple palate finishing fresh and sweetly - but not too sweetly - fruity.”
Sunday Examiner - 16.10.11
“Summer is on the way and roses are back in fashion. This is a fresh and fruity blend of 70% grenache and 30% shiraz that’s like the postie; it always delivers. It is a bright pink wine with just a few degrees of residual sugar that’s perfect for al fresco enjoyment on a sunny day. Berry and cherry aromas are followed up by a vibrant fresh fruit cocktail on the palate, which has some juicy crispness on the finish.”
Geelong Advertiser - Reg Ryan - 17.09.11 - 7/10
“For a red wine drinker’s white, this bottle might be a tad on the sweet side and might not be to everybody’s taste. In saying that though, you could imagine this rose would go down well as a refreshing drink in the afternoon summer sun.”
Matthew Jukes - September 2011
“It’s hard to think of a more beautifully tinged rose wine than this ethereal creature from Angove’s. Luscious, young and energetic on the palate, the purity and innocence of the raspberry and red cherry flavours are a wonder to behold. Bone dry and crunchy on the finish - drink this as a chic aperitif or with expensive charcuterie.”
James Halliday Aust. Wine Companion 2012 Edition - 91 Points - 4.5 Stars
“Bright puce; a fragrant red berry bouquet leads into a generous palate with a full suite of red fruit flavours, then a near-dry finish. Gold Medal Adelaide Wine Show 2010.”
The Krow 36 - June 2011 - 90 Points
“Made from Grenache and Shiraz it’s a wine that’s been a winner since its first release, this 2010 was still on the young side when tasted but had all the quality’s there that would come together in time for the Australian Summer and through to Christmas.”
Mount Barker Courier - 23.02.11
"The Angove Nine Vines Grenache Shiraz Rose 2010 came after a "perfect vintage" although yields were down. A blend of 70% grenache and 30% shiraz from an early harvest, the Nine Vines gains juicy raspberry from the dominant grenache with shiraz adding spicy cherry."
Wine 100 - January/February Edition 2011 - 91 Points
"Another rendition of bright, clean and widely appealing Rose, some strawberries and creaming soda, really fresh. The palate carries crunchy red fruit flavour and just the right mix of sweetness and freshness. Chilled pink joy."
Weekend Australian - James Halliday - 15.1.11 - 91 Points
"This blend of 70% grenache and 30% shiraz has received consistent praise from wine writers and success in wine shows. The grapes are crushed into rotary fermenters for 24 hours’ skin contact before being pressed. The clarified juice is cool-fermented, and early bottled, with 3.6 grammes per litre of both total acidity and residual sugar. It is bright puce in colour; a fragrant red berry bouquet leads into a generous palate with a full suite of red fruit flavours, then a near-dry finish."
Daily Telegraph - 21.12.10 - Tony Love - 4 Stars - also appeared in the Courier Mail and the Adelaide Advertiser
"One of the great rose performers year in, year out, this blend of shiraz and grenache comes from Angove’s extraordinary Nanya vineyard and other Riverland growers, with all the fresh cherry and raspberry fruit expression you can imagine, plus a crisp and not-too-sweet finish."
Quaff 2011 - Peter Forrestal - Rating: Bloody Good
The Quaff 2011 ‘Run of the Roses’ – Pink wine of the Year
'This is well up there with Australia’s finest roses and is rated Bloody Good for the fourth year in a row. This is restrained, fresh, prestine and vibrant, with intense ripe red cherry and red plum flavours, smooth texture, and a long, dryish finish that is crisp and refreshing. I expect it to pick up some savoury, earthy, gravelly complexity over the next six months.'
Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine - 01.11.10
“Gorgeously juicy and fragrant. I thought it vibrant and fresh, with a trace of sweetness balanced by acidity. There’s good length, too. Forrestal found it “lifted on the nose, with redcurrant and raspberry. It is also full-flavoured and ripe, with sweet fruit. Really pleasant drinking!” It’s delicious as a refresher by itself and great value too.”
The Age - 26.10.10 - 4 Stars
“Bright pink with a slight magenta tinge, this South Australian rose looks vibrant, and it is. Red berry, sweet spice and earthy ferment aromas are a light, appetising introduction to a fruity palate that’s not unduly boosted by sweetness. It signs off fresh and clean. Easy warm-weather wine.”
Daily Telegraph - 19.10.10 - 3 Stars - also appeared in Herald Sun and Adelaide Advertiser
“Plenty of bright red fruit action here, more red currant than strawberry with a light touch of sweetness to ease you through its early crunchy bite. But don’t be fooled - it’s generous and fully expressive.”
Sunday Examiner - 01.08.10
“There’s nothing better on a sunny day than a fresh and lively rose. Made from grenache and shiraz grapes, it’s vibrant and fresh with currant and red berry flavours and aromas.”
Courier Mail - Tony Love - 29.06.10 - 4 Stars - also appeared in the Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun and Adelaide Advertiser
"Angove’s grenache and shiraz blend is unashamedly popular in style without comprimising finer winemaking ideals. Fresh herbals and raspberry ice-block flavours. Some red apple crunch in the mouth, spice in the finish, set neatly to take on many food styles."
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion-2011 Edition-4.5 Stars 92 Points
"Bright light fuchsia; Grenache perfume to the fore on the bouquet; has plenty of flavour without reliance on residual sugar."
Wine Spectator - Laurie Woolever - July 2010 Issue - 87 Points
"This blazing pink rose is off-dry and generous with its raspberry and rhubarb fruit, finishing with a silky texture."
West Australian - Ray Jordan - 17.06.10 - 90/100
West Australian - Ray Jordan - 17.06.10 - 90/100
West Australian - Ray Jordan - 17.06.10 - 90/100
West Australian - Ray Jordan - 17.06.10 - 90/100
West Australian - Ray Jordan - 17.06.10 - 90/100
West Australian - Ray Jordan - 17.06.10 - 90/100
West Australian - Ray Jordan - 17.06.10 - 90/100
West Australian - Ray Jordan - 17.06.10 - 90/100
West Australian - Ray Jordan - 17.06.10 - 90/100
West Australian - Ray Jordan - 17.06.10 - 90/100
West Australian - Ray Jordan - 17.06.10 - 90/100
West Australian - Ray Jordan - 17.06.10 - 90/100
West Australian - Ray Jordan - 17.06.10 - 90/100
West Australian - Ray Jordan - 17.06.10 - 90/100
West Australian - Ray Jordan - 17.06.10 - 90/100
West Australian - Ray Jordan - 17.06.10 - 90/100
West Australian - Ray Jordan - 17.06.10 - 90/100
'Brilliant, bright crimson colour. The nose is terrific, with a lifted strawberry and light redcurrant character. Has a little residual sugar but is definately getting drier than some previous vintages. An excellent follow-up to the trophy-winning 2009. It's a refreshing and lively drink.'
The Miami Herald - Fred Tasker - 20.05.10 - Recommended
'Crisp and tart, with red raspberry and black cherry flavours.'
Sydney Int'l Wine Competition 2010 - BLUE-GOLD Award Winner and Top 100
Judges Comments
'A very nice hint of grilled meat sausage on the nose to go along with the ripe cherry fruit. There is a lot of complexity on the palate. Beautiful fruit. Full, textured, great colour, great combintaion of structure, spice on the base.' Chuck Hayward
'Very pale cherry pink colour. Fresh strawberries and raspberry aromas. Medium to high acidity and a dry style with moderate intensity of flavours and a medium finish.' Lisa Perrotti-Brown
'Brilliant rose mauve colour. Clean, vibrant strawberry and rose petal. Fine, soft, lightweight. A clean, dry finish.' Martin Williams
'Fresh light raspberry nose. Quite sweet with a firm grip on the finish. It would benefit from being served a lot cooler.' Neil Hadley
'Lovely cherry pink colour. The nose shows florals and confection. The palate shows fresh fruit and balanced sugar. A delightful match with the food.' Ken Dobler
Examiner.com - Deborah Parker Wong - San Francisco - 15.02.10
'A crisp Grenache-Shiraz blend from one of Australia's oldest winegrowing families, is by far one of the tastiest. This rose is beautiful in the glass with plenty of strawberry, raspberry and cherry on the palate shimmering with bright acidity and a crisp but not austere (6 g/l of residual sugar) finish. First introduced in 2003 by the Angove family, Nine Vines Rose has been highly awarded by several notoriously tough wine competitions in Australia and Asia for the tremendous value and quality it refelcts from vast growing region of South Australia.'
Basil Magazine USA - Isabel Allende - Feb 2010
'Here are my top wine picks for Valentines Day.........This dry rose has raspberry, cherry and pink grapefruit notes and is very refreshing.'
Examiner - Pamela S. Busch - San Francisco - 19.02.10
'This is on of the largest family owned wine companies in Australia, now being run by fourth and fifth generations of Angoves. The company has grown significantly over time, but in spite of its sheer size, it still puts on some good, inexpensive wines. Brimming over with red fruits, this is a juicy treat.'
Sunday Herald Sun - 14.02.10
'It's how rose should taste with strawberries, red berries and spice and a finish that is crisp and dry, perfect with antipasto and any protein from the grill.'
The Imbiber - Virginia Miller - San Francisco - 01.02.10
'I was delighted by the drinkability of Angove's Nine Vines Rose, a South Australian wine that came across my desk. A blend of 70% Grenache/30% Shiraz, it's zesty but rich, with spicy cherry notes, light but with satisfying depth.'
The Good Wine Guru - 08.01.10
'Dark pink in colour with ripe fruit on the nose and refreshingly tart flavours of raspberry on the palate, this wine was a great pair for marinated salmon, mashed potatoes and garlic green beans.'
Amuse Bouche - Jan 2010
Host, Toast and Post - The 2009 Nine Vines Holiday Challenge
'At first the wine was nice and fruity with hints of strawberry and kiwi, however, paired with the ceviche a lovely acidity was brought out in the wine. Our guests really enjoyed the Nine Vines wines and were impressed by how well they paired with the food'
Money Magazine - Jan 2010
'Regularly one of the stars of the Angove portfolio, this is a thoughtfully crafted rose that plays on the strengths of the Riverland. Although bright pink in colour, it has earthy, gravelly, savoury characters rather than Aussie fruitiness. It is clean, crisp and vibrant and lingers long and dry.'
Sumptuous - Wine Match - Jeff Wright - 01.01.10
'Rose has become extraordinarily popular in the last few years, and rightly so. Its fresh, fruitiness is a natural for summer drinking in our hot climate and the Angoves Nine Vines Rose is a great example of this style. It's a Grenache and Shiraz blend, and displays all the vibrant, fresh strawberry, raspberry and cherry flavours you would want, with a refreshingly dry finish. It has had a great run of successes in wine shows, outshining wines worth two or even three times its price.'
WA Today - David Prestipino - 11.12.09 - 92 Points
"Full bodied with subtle yet well rounded flavours of ripe raspberries and red currants. Vibrant and very approachable."
The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010 - 90 Points -
The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010 - 90 Points -
The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010 - 90 Points -
The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010 - 90 Points -
The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010 - 90 Points -
The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010 - 90 Points -
The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010 - 90 Points -
The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010 - 90 Points -
The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010 - 90 Points -
The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010 - 90 Points -
The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010 - 90 Points -
The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010 - 90 Points -
The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010 - 90 Points -
The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010 - 90 Points -
The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010 - 90 Points -
The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010 - 90 Points -
The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010 - 90 Points -
4 Stars
'One of the star wines in the Angoves range, it's on the money again in 2009. Shiraz and Grenache, it has a red-pink hue and plenty of perfumed red fruit aromas; strawberry and raspberry flavours rule palate.'
Quaff 2010 - Peter Forrestal
The Best Wines in Australia Under $15 - Bloody Good
'Over the last three years, this has been a triumph for Tony Ingle and the team at Angove. It is a carefully crafted rose for which the Grenache and shiraz are purpose-grown and Ingle believes the style is admirably suited to the Riverland. In 2009, it has bright pink colour, good intensity, and more of the earthy, gravelly, savoury characters that I associate with French wines rather than the fruitier Aussie styles. It's vibrant, clean, fresh and finishes crisp, tangy and lingeringly dry.'
Herald Sun - Paddy Kendler - 06.10.09 - 5 Stars
"Yet another excellent vintage of one of our best rosés, this wine of vibrant personality and youthful charm deserves to be a popular placement upon lunch tables over the next six months. The dominant aromas and flavours are akin to various ripe red berries, the acid is relatively soft and even, and the finish is gentle. Within its style, a standout bargain buy."
Adelaide Advertiser Top 100 - Tony Love - 21.10.09 - 90 Points
Adelaide Advertiser Top 100 - Tony Love - 21.10.09 - 90 Points
Adelaide Advertiser Top 100 - Tony Love - 21.10.09 - 90 Points
Adelaide Advertiser Top 100 - Tony Love - 21.10.09 - 90 Points
Adelaide Advertiser Top 100 - Tony Love - 21.10.09 - 90 Points
Adelaide Advertiser Top 100 - Tony Love - 21.10.09 - 90 Points
Adelaide Advertiser Top 100 - Tony Love - 21.10.09 - 90 Points
Adelaide Advertiser Top 100 - Tony Love - 21.10.09 - 90 Points
Adelaide Advertiser Top 100 - Tony Love - 21.10.09 - 90 Points
Adelaide Advertiser Top 100 - Tony Love - 21.10.09 - 90 Points
Adelaide Advertiser Top 100 - Tony Love - 21.10.09 - 90 Points
Adelaide Advertiser Top 100 - Tony Love - 21.10.09 - 90 Points
Adelaide Advertiser Top 100 - Tony Love - 21.10.09 - 90 Points
Adelaide Advertiser Top 100 - Tony Love - 21.10.09 - 90 Points
Adelaide Advertiser Top 100 - Tony Love - 21.10.09 - 90 Points
Adelaide Advertiser Top 100 - Tony Love - 21.10.09 - 90 Points
'Vibrant pink full of shine with a fun expression of lollies and musk sticks to begin, then a good, sharp bite of light red berry fruits and a minerally textural line steering out to the finish, which has a sweet, moreish lift to it. Very friendly and most desirable.'