Blaauwklippen Rose 2023

A delicate rose gold coloured wine with notes of strawberries, Turkish delight and citrus peel on the nose. The lush and creamy mouthfeel has a mineral core with savoury poise and a refreshing finish.

The wine pairs well with all seafood and light curry dishes. It is also the perfect accompaniment to summer gatherings,

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variety : Zinfandel [ 62% Zinfandel , 38% Malbec ]

winery : Blaauwklippen Vineyards

winemaker : Narina Cloete

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.90 % vol rs : 1.07 g/l pH : 3.23 ta : 7.51 g/l

type : Rose style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

in the vineyard : The Zinfandel blocks (planted 1991 & 2001) are planted wide (2,5m x 1,4m) on medium potential soils namely Tukulu & Kroonstad, with a seven-wire Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) trellis system & using drip irrigation. All the vineyards are around 90m above sea level. Annual production varies between 6 to 8 tons per hectare. The Malbec grapes originated from a block planted on Klapmuts soil (planted at 1,8m x 1.0m), all with Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) trellis systems. The clones MC26 and MC71 were used and all blocks are under drip irrigation. Annual yield is between 7 and 10 tons/ha

about the harvest: Handpicked grapes were transported to the cellar for immediate processing

in the cellar : Light whole bunch pressing of the grapes ensured for optimal flavour extraction & light colour extraction. The juice was left to settle for 24 hours & racked to stainless steel tanks. Cold alcoholic fermentation ensured the preservation of the wine’s floral and stone fruit aromatics. Post fermentation stirring of the lees for 3 months, added great mouthfeel to this wine

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