Hermanuspietersfontein Bloos 2016

A unique wine. Blended as juice from five different Bordeaux varieties. A new generation Rosé with an abundance of cherry, raspberry, mulberry and candyfloss flavours and a touch of French oak.

Colour: salmon pink, like a good champagne
Acidity: refreshing
Length: long
Consistency: supple
Structure: layered
Finish: clean
Balance: flowing
Complexity: refined
Overall Impression: This not “just another Rosé” - this wine wears the HPF label with dignity and pride.

variety : Malbec [ Malbec 38%, Merlot 25%, Petit Verdot 16%, Cabernet Sauvignon 13%, Cabernet franc 8% ]

winery : Hermanuspietersfontein

winemaker : Wilhelm Pienaar and Kim McFarlane

wine of origin : Walker Bay

analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol rs : 2.8 g/l pH : 3.38

type : Rose style : Dry body : Medium wooded

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

John Platter: 2½ (2008), 3 stars (2009, 2010), 3½ (2011, 2012)

It is unique because it is made from vineyards specially selected for our Bloos and fermented after the blend was made up in juice form. The delectable shy maiden. The first South African Rosé made from the five Bordeaux varieties.

in the cellar : It is unique because it is made from vineyards specially selected for our Bloos and fermented after the blend was made up in juice form. The delectable shy maiden. The first South African Rosé made from the five Bordeaux varieties.

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