Silver Myn Rosé 2005

The striking strawberry colour already tells you that this wine is going to be delicious. The nose shows strawberry and red current, with a spiciness that follows through on the palate. This is a refreshing summer drink.


variety : Pinot Noir [ 44% Pinot Noir, 28 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot ]
winemaker : Neil Moorhouse
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 12.0 % vol  rs : 1.88 g/l  pH : 3.45  ta : 5.87 g/l  
type : Rose  
pack : Bottle  

ageing : To be enjoyed as a young fresh wine.

in the vineyard : Situation: Various
Altitude: 260m – 300m
Distance from sea: Approximately 10km
Soil Type: Various
Rootstock: Various
Age of vines: 5-8 years
Trellising: Vertical hedge
Pruning: Cordon
Irrigation: Drip

about the harvest: Picking date: March through to April 2005.

in the cellar : Fermentation Temp: 13ºC
Yeast: Vin7, Vin13 & Selected French Yeasts
After a period of 24 hours skin contact, the juice is drawn of the skins and fermentation is allowed to start naturally. Later, specific yeast strains are added to finish fermentation.
Malolactic fermentation: None
Wood aging: None
Bottled: 13 September 2005
Production: 340 cases x 12

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