De Bortoli Riva Rosé 2025 is a pale and dry Grenache Rosé from premium Grenache and Grenache Blanc vineyards on the red Cambrian soils of Northern Heathcote — a cooler than normal growing season delivering Grenache of genuine perfume and texture. Snappy and focused, with wild thyme, rosemary, and pomegranate, seaspray freshness, and a poise and charm that comes from time on yeast lees. Delicious all seasons, made for sharing. Vegan. Drink over the next 24 months.
Appearance
Pale rosé — the delicate, luminous colour of a dry Grenache Rosé from Heathcote’s red Cambrian soils.
Aroma
Snappy and focused — wild thyme, rosemary, and pomegranate lead a fresh and expressive bouquet with a seaspray lift that speaks of the cooler 2025 growing season and the perfume that Heathcote Grenache delivers at its best.
Palate
Fresh, textured, and dry — seaspray freshness and pomegranate fruit carry through a palate of genuine poise and charm, with time on yeast lees adding the texture and complexity that sets Riva Rosé apart. A rosé that rewards every season and every occasion.
Pairs With
Rosé-cured Atlantic salmon, light seafood, summer salads, and antipasto. Pairs with sunshine and made for sharing.
Gently pressed and fermented in both vats and wooden casks, with time on yeast lees to give added poise and charm. Sourced from premium Grenache and Grenache Blanc vineyards on the red Cambrian soils of Northern Heathcote — a cooler than normal growing season producing Grenache of exceptional perfume and texture. Winemaker: Steve Webber. Vegan. Drink over the next 24 months.
