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Gabrielskloof Rosebud 2014

On the nose, the prominent rose perfume with hints of strawberries and candyfloss broadens into elegant floral and white stone fruit flavours. A crisp, lively mouthfeel with juicy, sweet-tart berry fruit and a moreish mineral, peppery finish.

variety : Shiraz [ 69% Shiraz, 31% Viognier ]
winemaker : Kobie Viljoen
wine of origin : Bot River
analysis : alc : 13 % vol  rs : 5.3 g/l  pH : 3.21  ta : 6.7 g/l  
type : Rose  style : Off Dry  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  

ageing : Delightful now, and delicious up to two years after harvest.
in the vineyard : Gabriëlskloof winery is in the Bot River ward, where prevailing southerly winds from the nearby Atlantic Ocean create a mesoclimate perfectly suited to low-yielding vineyards. Specific vineyard blocks have been allocated for making Rosebud. As suggested by the name, the wine is youthful, full of promise and a delight to behold (and consume), with subtle rose perfumes enticing the drinker to take another sip.
about the harvest: During harvest, the Shiraz and Viognier are picked on the same day, the Viognier at optimal ripeness and the Shiraz fruit at a slightly lower sugar level (about 19 balling) than it would be for a red wine.
in the cellar : The grapes are cooled overnight to preserve the flavours and then carefully bunch sorted before being crushed and pressed. Technically, this is a Blanc de Noir style of wine with a cheeky twist.
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