Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.51 g/L
pH 3.23
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Shiraz, Piquepoul Blanc
Grenache46%
Mourvedre32%
Cinsault11%
Shiraz6%
Piquepoul Blanc5%
Region Western Cape
Soil Glenrosa, Decomposed shale with clay subsoil
Harvest Dates February 11-27, 2025
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Tank, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 2 months
Oak Types older French oak
Production Details Above-average rainfall during the preceding winter replenished dams and boosted soil moisture levels. This, combined with a moderate, dry spring and summer, led to strong and vigorous vine growth. The dry and balanced conditions continued through the growing season. This created an ideal environment for grape development. Healthy canopies protected the fruit and ensured it ripened slowly and evenly. We were able to harvest at optimal ripeness, with high natural acidities and vibrant fruit purity. All grapes for this vintage were harvested from our Riebeeksrivier farm in the Swartland. This site offers excellent terroir for Rhone varieties. The soil, variety of slopes, and warm days with cool nights contribute to the outstanding quality and expression of the fruit. The 2025 vintage stands out for its freshness, balance, and depth. It's shaping up to be one of the best in recent years. A premium, elegant rose made similar in style to the roses of Provence, France. The individual parcels were harvested by hand at optimum ripeness and cooled overnight. The grapes were destemmed and crushed and the juice immediately drained from the press. Only the finest quality free run juice, with minimal extraction of colour, was selected and settled. Spontaneous fermentation by indigenous yeast occurred in both stainless steel tanks and older French oak barrels (6%). The wine spent 2 months on the lees to develop a full, well-rounded palate before being blended and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: ruby grapefruit, raspberry
Palate: ruby grapefruit, floral, citrus zest, peppery finish