River Garden Rosé 2010

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


variety : Merlot [ Merlot, Mourvèdre, Shiraz ]
winemaker : Hannes Nel
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 5.61 g/l  pH : 3.48  ta : 6.03 g/l  
type : Rose  style : Off Dry  body : Light  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

AWARDS
Michelangelo CCL International Wine Awards 2010 - Gold Medal

ageing : Drink now or keep for a further three years.

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 2010 to protect the delicate fruit flavours.

in the cellar : Grapes from the red cultivars used in the blend are planted in the cooler sites on the Estate.

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