Technical Specifications
Alcohol 10.9%
Residual Sugar 1.2 g/L
pH 3.15
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 90 kcal / glass
150ml glass90 kcal
750ml bottle450 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvedre, Tempranillo, Cinsaut, Sangiovese
Shiraz
Mourvedre
Tempranillo
Cinsaut
Sangiovese
Region Stellenbosch
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Production Details A wine produced by whole bunch pressing various red grape varietals, thus giving the wine a lovely transparent pink colour. The aroma is minerally driven with delicate raspberry fruit undertones. The natural acidity from the different Mediterranean varietals add a lovely soft texture to the wine and provides for a crisp and delicate finish. The perfect wine to be enjoyed alongside summer dishes. The red grapes used to produce the Rose-Mary are always picked early in the season and this year was no exception. But the season was incredibly dry, and not particularly hot, which meant that the grapes achieved ripeness at lower sugar levels. As a result, the wine is cleaner and fresher than previous vintages. The drought is still playing a huge role on the vintage, a dry and warm winter hindering the dormancy period which is vital for even growth and survival, Chardonnay being most affected resulting in only a 50% yield this vintage. Across the board we experienced an average of 30% drop in yield. Berries at harvest time were tiny and highly concentrated in flavour, and due to relatively cool and dry summer weather, the wines also ended up with low alcohols and softer acidities.
Food Pairing pork, salmon, tuna, vegetarian, poultry
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Upper Blaauwklippen Rd, Helderberg Rural, Stellenbosch, 7600
Phone
+27 (0)21 880 5300
Email
Cellarmaster
Mark le Roux