2025 Sutton Grange Fairbank Rose

Sutton Grange has basically dominated the Australian Rosé scene lately, having picked up Best Rosé in the Halliday Wine Companion three years running. This 2025 Fairbank release is all about maintaining that momentum.

It’s a bit of a "kitchen sink" blend of Syrah, Cabernet, Sangiovese, and a splash of Viognier, all grown organically on the granite slopes of Mount Alexander. Wineamker Chris Smales ferments it in old French oak, which gives it a creamy, biscuity weight without making it feel heavy.

It’s got a lovely salmon hue and is packed with cranberry, wild strawberry, and a bit of mandarin peel. You get these exotic notes of fennel and cumin that make it feel savoury and  a bit 'grown-up.' It’s bone-dry with a crunch like a fresh red apple, but that little hit of creaminess in the mid-palate adds an extra dimension.

It’s easy to see why it’s become the benchmark for Central Victorian Rosé; it’s just a super-polished, reliable bottle that never misses the mark.

96 points
"A multiple Halliday award winner, and each year it just gets it so right... A wine filled with crunchy, bright acidity and life. With or without food, it's a star."
- Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)