Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.53%
Residual Sugar 4.7 g/L
pH 3.09
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsaut
Grenache53%
Mourvedre33%
Cinsaut14%
Drinking Window Enjoy now or cellar for up to 2 years.
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite
Elevation 155.0 meters
Pressing Method Destemmed, Crushed, Whole Bunch Press
Serving Temperature 12-14°C · 54-57°F
Production Details Three site-specific blocks were planted for rose production. Grenache Noir and Mourvedre blocks of 0.73 ha each were planted in 2012, and the 0.26 ha Cinsaut block was planted in 2016. Grenache and Cinsaut are vine-by-post, while Mourvedre is planted as bush vines without trellising. Grapes were hand-picked in the second week of February between 21.5 and 22 Balling, in the morning to retain fresh flavours. A portion was destemmed, crushed, and left in the press for an hour longer to extract more colour and complexity, while the larger portion underwent a delicate whole bunch press cycle. After one night of settling, the juice was drawn from the primary lees, clarified right after fermentation, and bottled very early to preserve vibrant flavours, acidity, and mouthfeel.
Tasting Notes
Nose: rose petal, fresh strawberries, raspberry
Palate: full mouthfeel, understated acidity, long finish
Food Pairing Goats Cheese Tart, Smoked Salmon Salad, Berry Parfait
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
R44, Raithby, 7601, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 855 14 22
Email
Owner
Saager family
Cellarmaster
Aldert Nieuwoudt