Thokozani Rosé 2011

Strawberry and raspberries on the nose with sweet fruit on the palate, medium body, residual sweetness is balanced by a lingering acidity.


variety : Shiraz [ 42% Shiraz, 41% Pinotage, 17% Mourvèdre ]
winery : Thokozani Wines
winemaker : Francois Roode/Brett Rightford
wine of origin : Wellington
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 14.0 g/l  pH : 3.27  ta : 6.15 g/l  
type : Rose  style : Sweet  body : Medium  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

about the harvest:  Harvest Date: February 
Yield: 6 - 8 tons 
The grapes were harvested at 23 - 24º Balling.

in the cellar : The Shiraz, Pinotage, and Mourvèdre were bled after 12 hours skin contact. Fermentation was in stainless steel tanks for 14 days. Fermentation was stopped at such a point to yield a final RS of 12 g/l.

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