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Koopmanskloof Semi Sweet Rosé 2006

A semi sweet wine with a spicy fruity character, typical of the Carignan cultivar.

Salmon, seared tuna and a selection of sushi; light chicken dishes and salads.

variety : Carignan [ 100% Carignan ]
winery : Koopmanskloof
winemaker : Louwtjie Vlok
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 21.31 g/l  pH : 3.45  ta : 5.08 g/l  va : 0.17 g/l  so2 : 80.0 mg/l  
type : Rose  style : Semi Sweet  
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

in the vineyard : Koopmanskloof Vineyards and its wine making tradition date back to 1777. Owner, Stevie Smit, set aside 98 ha of his farm as a fynbos reserve and started the Vineyard Trail - a 24 km walk through vineyards and mountain heath along the ridge of the Bottelary Hills. Adding to the outdoor experience, the 'Berghut' was build in 1983, situated on Koopmanskloof hills, overlooking the beautiful Cape Winelands.

Origin: Stellenbosch
Ward: Bottelary Hills
Soil type: Sand Loam
Irrigation: Sprinkle once at veraison
Vineyards: All bush vine
Tons/ha:7.0 ton/ha
Yeast: NT 116

about the harvest: Harvest grapes at 23° - 24° B( Balling).

in the cellar : Leave on skins overnight for +/- 12 hours. Remove from skins. As per production further as white wine.

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