The sweet wine for Spring Vale and it’s cleverly, utilising a little skin contact (a week apparently) and a sweetness level that seems about right (circa 125h/L). Made largely in tank, though doesn’t lack for interest.

Just the teensiest bit of pinky bronze in the colour – clearly the skin contact has given some colour. It smells and tastes of pineapple and blackcurrant juice cordial, like Golden Circle tropical juice, yet the sweetness is pretty nicely balanced. Not a complex style, but the sweetness isn’t cloying (late picked rather than botrytised fruit). Perhaps a little phenolic to finish, but not offensive.

Ultimately a handy, juicy style that is simple but fresh enough that you could drink more than a glass of. Good.

Source: Sample
Tasted: June 2014
Drink: 2014-2017+
Score: 17/20, 90/100
Would I buy it? I’d drink a few glasses. Can’t imagine buying a whole bottle, but a very natural choice for a glass with dessert.
Buy online: Dan Murphys, Spring Vale website