2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 4 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsaut
Cinsaut100%
Drinking Window Drinking well now but can be enjoyed for another 7 years if cellared correctly.
Region Wellington
Soil Decomposed granite soils
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation West-Facing Slopes
Vine Age planted 2003; previous vineyard planted 1964
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Bottle Aging 6 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L and 300L
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details The winemaker prepares a pied de cuve to initiate natural fermentation. This ensures spontaneous fermentation of the grapes harvested a few days later. The vineyard is then hand-harvested, hand-sorted and de-stemmed. Spontaneous fermentation is facilitated by daily pump-overs. The wine spent an extended time on the skins after fermentation, then matured for 12 months in 225L and 300L French oak barrels with further bottle maturation for at least another 6 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Lovely fresh cassis aromas with hints of tobacco, purple flowers and savoury notes
Palate: The nose follows through onto the luscious palate with lively berry and cherry flavours. Although medium-bodied it is a bold wine with an elegant structure.
Food Pairing antipasti, barbecued meat, Italian tomato-based dishes such as burrata salad or pasta al pomodoro
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsaut
Cinsaut100%
Drinking Window Drinking well now but can be enjoyed for another 7 years if cellared correctly.
Region Wellington
Soil Decomposed granite soils
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation West-Facing Slopes
Vine Age planted 2003; previous vineyard planted 1964
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Bottle Aging 6 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L and 300L
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details The vineyard is hand-harvested in three components, picked days apart. The grapes were hand-sorted, de-stemmed and slightly crushed, whereafter spontaneous fermentation is facilitated by daily pump-overs. A total of 10% of the wine is fermented as a whole bunch component and another 10% with stem contact to add freshness and complexity. The wine spent an extended time on the skins after fermentation, then matured for 12 months in 225L and 300L French oak barrels with further bottle maturation for at least another 6 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Lovely fresh cassis aromas with hints of tobacco, allspice and savoury notes
Palate: The nose follows through onto the luscious palate with lively berry and cherry flavours. Although medium-bodied it is a bold wine with an elegant structure.
Food Pairing antipasti, barbecued meat, Italian tomato-based dishes such as burrata salad or pasta al pomodoro
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.68%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsaut
Cinsaut100%
Drinking Window To be enjoyed in the 2 to 15 years after vintage.
Region Wellington
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L and 500L
Production Details This is Bosman's humble (and modern) take on what a Wellington bush vine Cinsaut could look like. The vineyard is harvested in three components, picked only days apart. The grapes are hand sorted, de-stemmed and slightly crushed. Spontaneous fermentation is facilitated with daily punch downs and pump overs. A total of 10% of the wine fermented as a whole bunch component and 10% with stem contact to add freshness and complexity. The wine spent extended time on the skins after fermentation, followed by a 12-month maturation period in 225L and 500L French oak barrels. The 2021 vintage saw 12% new oak. Gently filtered.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Lovely fresh berry flavours with hints of tobacco, spice and savoury notes
Palate: Luscious and concentrated although of medium body. A bold wine with an elegant structure.
Food Pairing antipasti platter with cured meat and sausage, barbecued meat, Italian tomato-based dishes
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.68%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.44
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsaut
Cinsaut100%
Drinking Window To be enjoyed in the 2 to 15 years after vintage.
Region Wellington
Vine Age planted 2003; previous vineyard planted 1964
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L and 500L
Production Details This is Bosman's humble (and modern) take on what a Wellington bush vine Cinsaut could look like. The vineyard is harvested in three components, picked only days apart. The grapes are hand sorted, de-stemmed and slightly crushed. Spontaneous fermentation is facilitated with daily punch downs and pump overs. A total of 10% of the wine fermented as a whole bunch component and 10% with stem contact to add freshness and complexity. The wine spent extended time on the skins after fermentation, followed by a 12-month maturation period in 225L and 500L French oak barrels. The 2021 vintage saw 12% new oak. Gently filtered.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Lovely fresh berry flavours with hints of tobacco, spice and savoury notes
Palate: Luscious and concentrated although of medium body. A bold wine with an elegant structure.
Food Pairing antipasti platter with cured meat and sausage, barbecued meat, Italian tomato-based dishes
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1611782 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Hexberg Road, Wellington, 7655, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 864 1037
Email
Owner
Bosman Adama (Pty) Ltd
Cellarmaster
Corlea Fourie