# Oz Rozz Rosé

- **Producer:** Kiviks Musteri
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Shiraz, Petit Verdot
- **Region:** South Australia, Australia
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** strawberry, peach, blood orange

## About this wine

The Oz Rozz Rosé is a rosé wine produced by Kiviks Musteri, a Swedish company with a long history in fruit cultivation dating back to 1888. The wine originates from South Australia, a prominent wine-producing region. This rosé is made from Shiraz and Petit Verdot grapes. The producer, Kiviks Musteri, is a family-run business that expanded into cider production in 1969, with the winery established in 1935. The wine's unique aspect lies in its production by a European heritage company using Australian fruit.

## Interesting facts

- Crafted by a Swedish company, Kiviks Musteri, but sourced from Australia.
- Kiviks Musteri is Sweden's first professional fruit farm, founded in 1888.
- The winery itself was built in 1935.
- First cider produced by Kiviks Musteri in 1969.

## Food pairing

The wine's dry profile and medium body make it versatile. Its fruity notes can complement lighter proteins and fresh ingredients, while its acidity can cut through richer elements like creamy sauces or fatty fish. The fruit-forward character also pairs well with fresh herbs and citrus.

## Wine making process

The Oz Rozz Rosé is produced using grapes from South Australia. The winemaking process involves techniques common for rosé production, aiming to extract color and flavor from the Shiraz and Petit Verdot grapes while maintaining freshness. Fermentation is typically conducted at controlled temperatures to preserve the wine's fruit-forward profile. The wine is generally intended for consumption relatively soon after release, without extensive aging.