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sheila I wine made wine from quality grapes. The viscosity of the palate is perfectly balanced with a soft, yet clean acidity. A great value wine for unwooded chardonnay lovers and made for immediate enjoyment. WATERSHED SHADES Margaret River 2010 rosé $15.00 THey SAy: "Displaying lifted aromas of strawberries and cream, this fruit-driven wine is complemented by subtle hints of raspberries and a fresh, soft finish". www.watershedwines.com.au We SAy: A deeply coloured rosé expressing lifted sweet raspberry and strawberry aromas. The small red fruit characteristics continue on to the palate and combine well with the soft acid profile to ensure a refreshing, easy-drinking wine. It is sweet enough to partner spicy food yet not too sweet to limit its versatility as a refreshing sundowner. A wine that is best served very chilled to minimise the relatively high alcohol influences on the palate. chilled. The lime, passionfruit and floral aromas lead to a beautifully textured palate. There is a slight palate bitterness that, combined with the pronounced crisp, clean acidity, ensures a refreshing finish. CAPEL VALE DEBUT 2010 WA chardonnay $15.00 THey SAy: "This highly aromatic Chardonnay demonstrates fullness and length on the palate, allowing it to stand alone as a most refreshing and enjoyable wine without oak enhancement. www.capelvale.com We SAy: Attractive aromas of yellow peach with hints of green apple and grapefruit lead to a well-rounded, medium bodied, soft palate. A well- BROOKLAND VALLEY VERSE 1 Margaret River 2009 shiraz $15.00 THey SAy: "A flavoursome fruit- driven wine with black cherry, blueberry and pomegranate fruits intertwined with exotic spice, white pepper and liquorice. Hints of chocolate complement refined tannins to complete the delicious picture" www.broklandvalley.com.au We SAy: An attractive, yet complex nose that is dominated by dark cherries with hints of vanillin, mocha and earthy notes. The cherry dominance continues to the palate. There are some attractive spice and green pepper characteristics that add further complexity. The palate has a structure that is soft enough to make the wine immediately enjoyable. COMING UP ROSES West Australian rosés are back in vogue, yet for many they are shrouded in mystery. different techniques applied to rosé production that influence the final colour. The colour of the finished wine is determined by the amount of time the grape juice spends in contact with the grape skin. Good WA rosé wines can be anything from salmon to deep red in colour. If you enjoy a regular glass of rosé, you can look forward to more choice. Wine producers of WA are putting more effort and resources into rosé production and this is already resulting in more style consistency and an overall increase in quality. S A rosé wine may be anything from dry to very sweet. There are SHEILA MARCH 2012 89

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