Snake and Herring ‘Tainted Love’ Syrah Rose

Snake and Herring ‘Tainted Love’ Syrah Rosé 2024 from Margaret River is a stylish, pale‑salmon rosé that nails the balance between juicy red fruit and savoury refreshment – very much a “drink from tumblers at sunset” kind of wine. Tainted Love Syrah Rosé 2024 feels bright, modern and quietly serious underneath the fun label.

Expect a pale dusty pink/salmon hue with lifted wild strawberries, redcurrant, watermelon and jube‑like red berries, layered with strawberries and cream, rose petal, citrus zest, florals and a whisper of seaspray and wet stone. On the palate it’s lightly flavoured but textural, with strawberries, watermelon and a faint touch of spice over a bone‑dry, super savoury line, fine soft acidity and a clean, upbeat finish that stays fresh rather than sweet.

It’s tailor‑made for Mediterranean plates, charcuterie, grilled prawns, salt‑and‑pepper squid, Nicoise salad and picnic fare, where that red‑berry‑plus‑seaspray profile and dry finish can really sing. Snake and Herring ‘Tainted Love’ Syrah Rosé 2024 also carries critical praise, including 92‑point commentary for recent vintages, reinforcing it as a smart pick for serious rosé drinkers who still want something fun and easygoing.