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Solms-Wijn de Caab Lekkerwijn 2006

Is a blend of free-run Mourvèdre (42%), Viognier (39%) and Grenache (19%) matured for 10 months in seasoned French oak. It is a full bodied and complex rosé. The lees was stirred constantly to enhance colour and body.

variety : Mourvedre [ 42% Mourvedre, 39% Viognier, 19%Grenache ]
winemaker : Hilko Hegewisch
wine of origin : Franschhoek
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 2.7 g/l  pH : 3.08  ta : 6.23 g/l  
type : White   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
Joanne Simon, ‘Wine’
“top quality ... combines apricot freshness with red fruit and enticing spice … innovative” [UNRATED]

Angela Lloyd, ‘John Platter South African Wine Guide 2008’
Lekkerwijn 2006: “One of the best & most characterful dry Cape rosés. 06 reverts to more vinous, savoury style of maiden 04; dry, firm, touch more concentration & red-wine length. Delicious and food-friendly.” RATING 4 Stars [Rated best rosé in the Guide for three years running.]

Hugh Johnson, ‘Pocket Wine Book’ 2008
“Intriguing”
in the vineyard : Lekkerwijn (meaning ‘good wine’) celebrates Solms-Delta’s rich history. Lekkerwijn is the name of the farm adjoining Delta, now largely incorporated into it. The first owner, Huguenot Henri l’Ecrévent, was granted the property in 1690. Locals, unable to pronounce his name, solved the problem by dubbing him Arie Lekkerwijn. He was slain nine years later by the first owner of Delta, Hans Silberbach, who then took flight and was never seen again.
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