Mooiplaas Langtafel Rosé 2009

This is our first Rosé, made in the classical method (i.e. skin contact). The wine has a lovely salmon colour, with a nose of ripe strawberries. The palate is fresh and nicely balanced. The alcohol of 12 vol% and firm acid is ideal for an easy drinking summer wine.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winery : Mooiplaas Estate
winemaker : Louis Roos
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 12.03 % vol  rs : 3.5 g/l  pH : 3.32  ta : 5.8 g/l  
type : Rose  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

in the vineyard : Vineyard Block: 14 + 15
Age of vines: 10 years
Yield hl/ha and tonnes/ha: 36 hl- and 5.5 tonnes/ha
Training method: 3-Wire vertical trellis

about the harvest: Date Harvested: 26 February 2009

in the cellar : The grapes were in excellent condition. After 5 hours skin contact the juice was cleaned by settling and fermented at 13° - 15° C.

Yeast: Vin13
Bottled on the farm on 9 June 2009.

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