Description

The grapes were harvest from our Cabernet Franc vineyard 360m above sea level on a South West facing slope – facing on to False Bay. We farmed and harvested this Cabernet Franc specifically for making Rosé. The grapes were crushed, separated from the skins, settled, racked and fermented the same as white wine. The wine was fermented cold, 12-14 degrees Celsius to retain fresh red fruit aromas. The delicate pink colour for the Rose is derived from the red pigments that are released during the crushing process.
The grapes for our Rosé were picked at 21.5 degrees Brix.

Technical Analysis
Winemaker – Hagen Viljoen
Main Variety – Cabernet Franc
Alcohol – 13.0 %vol
pH – 3.34
RS – 3.0 g/l
Total Acid – 5.5 g/l
Appellation – Stellenbosch

Tasting Notes
A wine with a delicate, beautiful salmon pink colour. Rose petals and grapefruit on the nose with fresh ripe strawberrieson the palate – a long lingering fresh taste. A delicious lifestyle wine, elegant and soft.

Ageing Potential
Best enjoyed within 2 years.

Blend Information
100% Cabernet Franc

Food Suggestions
When to Enjoy: Perfect on a Spring day or over casual meals.
How to Serve: Definitely Ice-cold.
Our meal suggestions: Terrific for a lunch time Pizza with fresh toppings, cherries wrapped in crispy bacon or with a picnic. A delightful wine to enjoy with the “girls / bff” over lunch or as you wish.