Aroma: Tantalising aromas of candy-floss and ripe summer berries characterise this easy-going wine.
Palate: Watermelon and strawberry carry through to the palate. Crisp, with a subtle dry finish.
Best served chilled accompanying sushi, smoked salmon, crabsticks, lobster or crayfish and spicy dishes like bobotie or a Cape Malay curry.
variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Marcus Milner
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 3.0 g/l ta : 5.2 g/l
type : Rose
pack : Bottle closure : Cork
in the vineyard : Background
De Meye, named after the De Meye River in Holland is where the first Myburgh who came to South Africa in 1665 used to live. The farm is situated in Stellenbosch, sub region known as Greater Simonsberg, one of South Africa's most prestigious wine making areas. Previously, all the grapes were sold, but in 1997 it was decided to renovate some of the old buildings and to produce our own, uniquely styled wines.
De Meye is proud to be part of the South African wine industry and continually drives towards producing "wines of distinction" and excellence that has characterized the wines from Stellenbosch and specifically our privately owned wine farms, which undoubtedly are the heartbeat of this magnificent region.
Climate
Mediterranean–rainfall 650mm per annum. Vineyards are situated on De Meye in the western part of the Muldersvlei region, north of Stellenbosch. The vineyard faces south-east and a cool westerly wind during the ripening period months ensures healthy balanced grapes.
Soil
Rich fertile soil, create ideal conditions for healthy, ripe grapes.