Fin Wines “Le Vin du Rosier” 2025
Short Summary:A bright, juicy red blend (Garnacha, Zinfandel & Negroamaro) from Nagambie Lakes, Victoria, Australia, with red berry, pomegranate, and spice notes, soft fluffy tannins, and a refreshing finish — perfect chilled with summer BBQs, charcuterie, or casual sipping.
About this wine
Fin Wines “Le Vin du Rosier” 2025 is a small-batch, minimal-intervention red blend crafted in Nagambie Lakes (Victoria) using Garnacha, Zinfandel and Negroamaro grown on red granite sand soils at Box Grove Vineyard. Each variety is picked and fermented separately to preserve its distinct character before being combined into a vibrant, fresh, and drinkable red.
Tasting notes
Light- to medium-bodied with aromas of red cherry, pomegranate, blood orange, and gentle spice. The palate is lively and textured, with soft, plush tannins, bright acidity, and a clean, refreshing finish that makes it ideal for chilling or serving slightly cool.
Style & winemaking
Produced with a minimal-intervention, hands-off approach, this wine spends around two weeks on skins before being pressed to stainless steel tanks, preserving freshness and fruit purity. The natural winemaking style gives it a light, energetic profile perfect for relaxed, everyday drinking.
Food pairing
Pairs beautifully with:
Chilled charcuterie and antipasti
Grilled meats and sausages
Pizza and light pasta dishes
Casual barbecues and alfresco gatherings
Producer & region
Crafted by Fin Wines, a collaborative winemaking collective from the Yarra Valley region, with fruit sourced from Nagambie Lakes in Victoria, Australia. The wine reflects the region’s fresh fruit intensity, bright acidity, and easy‑going drinkability.
Shipping & storage
Store in a cool, dark place, ideally at 14–18°C. Best enjoyed now or over the next 2–4 years to capture its fresh, energetic fruit character.
FAQs
Q: What is the grape variety?A: A blend of Garnacha (Grenache), Zinfandel (Primitivo) and Negroamaro.
Q: Should this wine be chilled?A: Yes — it’s perfect lightly chilled for a refreshing profile.
Q: Can it be cellared?A: Best enjoyed young (2–4 years) to maintain its bright fruit and lively acidity.
Fin Wines, a fermentation collective, launched in January 2020 with a range of wines, ciders and piquettes. Fin Wines is producing young, fresh and most importantly fun drinks with an emphasis on drinkability. They are doing this a very lo-fi way in terms of minimal additions, no filtering, spontaneous fermentation, with minimal faffing in the winery.
Fin Wines consists of JonJo McEvoy, Oliver Johns, and Angus Hean.
