AUSTRALIAN WINE COMPANION 2008 James Halliday
A mix of small red fruits and more minerally nuances; carefully calibrated sweetness and lemony acidity. 90 points!
DON’T BUY WINE WITHOUT ME 2007 – Stuart Gregor
A few years ago when a misguided mate backed the then-hapless Crows against the glorious Lions, the wager was for a magnum. What arrived in the mail was a magnum of this rose, and you can imagine the reaction. But on reflection, what a great idea. Its always utterly gluggable, and think of the times you order a second bottle. A good lunch with friends saw the end of it ‘toot sweet’. Why don’t more people do this? Rating: 5 Stars.
TASTE FOOD AND WINE 2007 – Matthew Jukes & Tyson Stelzer
This is a pretty wine in every way; suave bottle, stylish label, beautiful bouquet and the kind of flavour that will stop you in your tracks. The Turkey does a total sleight of hand, appearing much lighter than it really is. On the one hand it’s a juicy, fruity, cranberry-infused pre-lunch glugger, but on the other it’s actually quite a big wine, with enough oomph to cope with a big steak. The size and intensity is the intrigue of this unlikely Grenache, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Dolcetto blend, rather than its overt weight. This is one of the best roses made anywhere on the planet, and it’s remarkable that you can pick it up on special for $17. It’s just too easy to drink.
DECANTER – 1st June, 2007
Turkey Flat has been family owned since the 1860s. The Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Dolcetto fruit comes from a vineyard set aside for rose. Aromas of red summer fruits and strawberry cheesecake lead to a dry yet ripe palate with crunchy fruit and perky acidity.
THE AUSTRALIAN – August, 2007
"One of the best Roses on the planet!" When two of the leading wine critics in the world Matthew Jukes (UK) and Tyson Stelzer (USA) come out with such a statement, then you know that the wine is special. When other leading judges concur, then it's truly exceptional; "A knock out bouquet of strawberries and cherries, terrific fruit and plenty of body as well as flavour volume…Excellent 90 pts" Robert Parker "One of the best…bright fragrant spicy cranberry flavours and finishes nice and dry" Max Allen Yet the ultimate judges are the wine drinking public and with Roses the fastest growing segment of the wine market they have never been more popular. For food-friendliness and sheer drinkability over the summer months they’re hard to beat. Little wonder that the Turkey Flat is flying out of the cellar door.
THE WINE LIST 2006 - Matthew Jukes
'Made from a bizarre and wholly original blend of Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Dolcetto, this is one of the most ballistic rosès I have seen. With a beguiling cranberry and spicy-red-berry nose and a plush, medium-weight palate, this is a very erudite wine. Bone-dry and well balanced, this is Australia's most complex rosè that can be drunk and every occasion imaginable.'
BEST BUY WINES - Max Allen. Gourmet Traveller Wine, August 2006
It's always a joy when the new Turkey Flat pinkie appears each year, usually only a few months after the grapes have been plucked from the vine. Its a joy because not only is it one of the first Roses to hit the market, it is also often one of the best. While many other pink wines tip the alcohol scales at 14 percent (or more), this contains just 12 percent, which translates to freshness and juiciness in the mouth...It has bright, fragrant, spicy cranberry flavours and finishes nice and dry.
GOURMET TRAVELLER WINE – August-September, 2006
It’s always a joy when the new Turkey Flat pinkie appears each year, usually only a few months after the grapes have been plucked from the vine. It’s a joy because not only is it one of the first roses to hit the market, it’s also often one of the best. While many other pink wines tip the alcohol scales at 14 per cent, which translates to freshness and juiciness in the mouth. A blend of Grenache, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Dolcetto, it has a bright, fragrant, spicy cranberry flavours and finishes nice and dry.
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE - Issue 167, October 2006
Turkey Flat's 2006 Rose is a blend of Grenache, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Dolcetto. Strawberry and framboise fruit aromas soar from the glass of this ripe, medium-bodied, exuberant, flamboyant rose. Enjoy it over the next 6-9 months. Rating: 89 Points
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE - Issue 167, October 2006
Turkey Flat's 2006 Rose is a blend of Grenache, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Dolcetto. Strawberry and framboise fruit aromas soar from the glass of this ripe, medium-bodied, exuberant, flamboyant rose. Enjoy it over the next 6-9 months. Rating: 89 Points
THE ADVERTISER MAGAZINE – Australia’s Top 100 Wines November, 2006
Pink fairy floss tones grab your attention to begin, with aromas of spicy cherries and quite a deal of complexity in the flavour profile from Grenache, Shiraz, Cabernet, and Dolcetto varieties. Very modern with a little pucker. Fashionably poised.
THE AGE EPICURE – November 21, 2006
One of the early drivers of the rosé bandwagon, this is a clean, no-nonsense style as bright and fresh as a jockey’s silks before a race. A blend of Grenache, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Dolcetto, it is fresh with delicate raspberry aromas and not too much sweetness to cloy the finish. It likes light, summery food.