River Garden Rosé 2009

Clean, bright, crisp and well-balanced with fresh red fruit, such as strawberries, guava and watermelon characters.


variety : Merlot [ Merlot, Shiraz ]
winemaker : Hannes Nel
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 7.6 g/l  pH : 3.38  ta : 6.95 g/l  
type : Rose  style : Off Dry  body : Light  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

in the vineyard : Altitude: 100 - 200m above sea level
Age of vines: 5 - 10 years
Origin: Grapes sourced only from Lourensford
Soil: Various soil profiles particular to the Western Cape.

about the harvest: Harvested in the early morning hours of February 2009.

in the cellar : Various red cultivars, situated in cool sites of the Estate, were chosen for the Rose production. This improves the structure and fruit intensity of the wine. Harvested in early morning and brought cold to the cellar.

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