Delheim Pinotage Rosé 2011

Bright crimson pink colour. Vibrant strawberry and red cherry aromas. Red berry fruit dominate the palate with concentrated fruit sweetness, balanced by a fresh crisp acidity.

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variety : Pinotage [ 94% Pinotage, 6% Muscat de Frontagnon ]

winery : Delheim Wine Estate

winemaker : Brenda van Niekerk

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 12.49 % vol rs : 5.80 g/l pH : 3.37 ta : 6.30 g/l

type : Rose style : Off Dry body : Medium

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

The bottle features the Integrated Production of Wine and Environmentally Sustainable Production seal, one of the first wines in SA to be thus approved by the Wine and Spirits Board.

Recognised as the Top Rosé brand in Germany by Weinwirtschaft Magazine (2008, 2009 and 2011)

Selected for the Gold List at the UK Sommelier Wine Awards for its versatility, character, food-friendliness and value.

in the vineyard : The Pinotage is from vineyards on west-facing slopes in the Muldersvlei bowl, which produces on average 6 tons per hectare. Soil type: Hutton. The Muscat is from a south-facing slope higher up on the Simonsberg mountain with a yield of 5 tons per hectare. Soil type: Sandy - loam.

about the harvest: Grapes handpicked at 21 -22°B | pH: 3.3 | Total acidity: 7.5 g/?

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