Tasting Notes
Day for night is from the Kas Sluiter Vineyard in Mylor. The fruit was picked over a month in small parcels. We were looking to build acid backbone early, then to build mid-pallet and generosity in the later picks. The fruit was gently whole-bunch pressed except the last parcel which was foot trodden and macerated for 12 hours before pressing. The wine was aged in tank on fine lees.
Day for Night is a savoury rose with generosity in the mid pallet, and fine tannins that sit on an acid spine. The nose is rose petals and red oranges. It is an aperitif rose that can be enjoyed with charcuterie and pickles. - Winemaker Note
Commune of Buttons is the natural-wine project of Jasper Button with the support of his sister, Sophie, based on the family’s Fernglen farm in Basket Range, Adelaide Hills. Originally planted in the mid-1990s, Jasper returned in the early 2010s to revive the 3.5 hectares of mature Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo vineyards, embracing organic and biodynamic methods to restore soil health and farming vitality.
The name "Commune" reflects Jasper’s belief in collaborative winemaking—rooted in the shared spirit of the Basket Range community and the sense of belonging he discovered during harvests with growers from Beaujolais to local South Australian peers. His viticultural practices are hands-on and regenerative—mulch, biodynamic composts, teas and green pruning support low-yielding, expressive vines, while dry-grown farming ensures fresh, site-driven fruit always remains the focus.
In the cellar, Jasper blends European influence with Australian fruit: long, cool fermentations, minimal intervention, and aging with textural intent—red wines briefly in barriques then in steel for finesse, whites elevated on lees in demi-muids over two winters. Sulphur is used sparingly, only when needed, to preserve integrity and freshness.
Commune of Buttons’ wines are celebrated for their clarity, texture, and vibrant precision—natural expressions that capture not just the richness of the Adelaide Hills, but also Jasper’s dedication to thoughtful farming and authentic winemaking.
| Product Type | Wine Red Rose |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| Sub Region | Adelaide Hills |
| Winemaking Practices | Natural |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |