Explore Swinging Gate Skinny Gris 2025, a distinctive and textured rosé from Tasmania’s Tamar Valley, crafted with skin contact to enhance its depth, complexity, and vibrant character.

Key Information and Highlights:

• Region: Tamar Valley, Tasmania
  
• Vintage: 2025
  
• Type: Rosé
  
• Variety: Pinot Gris (with skin contact)
  
• Volume: 750ml Bottle
  
• Alcohol Volume: Approximately 14.2%
  
• Production: Made using extended skin contact (10 days), resulting in a richer, more textured rosé
• Vegan Friendly: Yes

Critic Scores:
Awaiting formal reviews, but early tastings reveal a lively and complex rosé with intriguing aromatics and a balanced, full-bodied profile.

Producer Background:
Swinging Gate Skinny Gris is part of the estate-made range, crafted with minimal intervention in the Tamar Valley. The wine undergoes 10 days of skin contact during fermentation, which imparts additional tannin structure, colour, and complexity. This method highlights the expressive potential of Pinot Gris, resulting in a rosé that is both vibrant and texturally interesting, showcasing Tasmania’s cool climate elegance.

Flavour Profile:

• Appearance: Deep salmon pink with a hint of orange hue
• Nose: Aromas of hibiscus, apricot kernel, guava, and dried orange peel, offering a complex and fragrant bouquet
• Palate: Rich and layered with flavours of dried orange, tropical guava, apricot kernel, and a touch of spice; the extended skin contact adds subtle tannic grip and a full-bodied texture, finishing with a balanced, lingering vibrancy

Food Pairings:
Enjoy Swinging Gate Skinny Gris with:

• Spicy Asian dishes or grilled seafood, where its texture complements bold flavours
• Charcuterie boards with cured meats, nuts, and dried fruits to enhance its layered profile
• Rich salads or roasted vegetables with citrus or herb accents

Open a bottle of Swinging Gate Skinny Gris and experience a uniquely textured rosé that captures Tasmania’s cool climate finesse with added depth and complexity—perfect for those seeking a wine with both vibrancy and substance.