Colour: Dark cherry red.
Aroma: Succulent plum, red and black berries on the nose with a touch of mushroom and earthy undertones.
Palate: This full-bodied wine shows prominent berry fruit flavours on the palate, supported by elegant, approachable tannins.
Serve with flame-grilled meats, lamb roasts and casseroles and robust cheeses.
in the vineyard : Actively contributing to South Africa’s social transformation
Label
The label represents the rays of the sun and is both a metaphorical and literal reference to the sun and its empowering properties. It is an invitation to embrace the warmth of the South Africa with over 300 days of pure African sunlight. You'll find it in the people and the wide open landscapes, in the colours and the textures, in the music and the movement.
Brand background
Place in the Sun is an enticing range of delicious wines made by Zonnebloem, one of South Africa’s most respected and longest-established names in wines. Grapes are sourced from the country’s premier wine-growing regions, certified by FLO-CERT under the Fair Label Organisation (FLO) Standards that form part of Fairtrade.
The wines in the range are proudly crafted to the same meticulous standards for which Zonnebloem is internationally renowned. They are bold and rich in varietal character but easy to drink, refreshing and soft on the palate.
Vineyards
Trellised vineyards in the Cape's prime growing areas are cooled by False Bay sea breezes during the summer, helping to slow down ripening and concentrate fruit flavours.
Grapes are hand-picked and delivered to the cellar, where they are handled very gently to preserve inherent fruit flavours.
in the cellar : Grapes were fermented on the skins for 10 to 12 days. The juice was then racked off the skins and the skins pressed. The pressed juice was then proportionally added back to add complexity to the eventual wine. The wine was racked for malolactic fermentation to soften its texture and was gently oaked, matured for 12 months before bottling.