Alpha Box & Dice is a boutique winery based in McLaren Vale, South Australia.
The winery is known for its creative “Alphabet of Wine” concept, where each wine represents a different letter and style.
The “X Range” is their experimental lineup — small-batch wines made with a freer, modern winemaking approach that prioritises freshness, drinkability, and personality.
🍷 Alpha Box & Dice – X-020 Grenache Rosé 2025
Vintage: 2025Region: McLaren Vale, South AustraliaGrape: GrenacheAlcohol: ~12.8%Bottle: 750 mlApprox. price: around $32 AUD retail
🍷 Style
Dry rosé
Light-bodied
Bright acidity
Fresh, vibrant fruit character
The wine is made from early-harvest Grenache and direct pressed with minimal skin contact to keep the colour pale and the style crisp and refreshing.
👃 Tasting Profile
Typical notes include:
Wild strawberry
Red apple
Cherry
Cranberry
Grapefruit
Expect a bright, juicy rosé with lively acidity and a lightly textured palate.
Overall vibe:➡️ A fresh, flirty Grenache rosé designed for easy drinking.
🍽 Food Pairing
Great with light, fresh dishes such as:
Seafood and prawns
Summer salads
Charcuterie
Mediterranean dishes
Light pasta or grilled vegetables
Perfect for warm weather drinking or casual gatherings.
Selectively harvested in the early morning. Directly pressed to minimise time on skins. Racked clean to stainless steel and barrel. Naturally fermented until dry. Matured on lees for 4 months. No MLF.
Since its beginning in 2008, AB&D has become a champion of South Australia's alternative – particularly Mediterranean – varieties, exhibiting innovation at every step of the process by bending traditional winemaking norms.
