The Pavillion Shiraz Rosé

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Viticulturist’s Details

40% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Shiraz, the grapes originating in vineyards varying in age between ten and twenty years.  Most are planted in a variety of soil types ranging from stony, alluvial to clay-rich.

Vineyard Management

All the vineyards were pruned to two-bud spurs during July to August. Shoots were removed leaving only two to three per hand-spaced spur. Shortly after veraison, which took place from the beginning of January to February, uneven bunches were removed for better flavour concentration in the berries.

Harvest

100% of the grapes were hand-picked. During 2009 the grapes ripened for harvest starting in the last days of February and with the last grapes arriving end of March.

Vinification

After crushing, a maximum of two hours’ skin contact is allowed to achieve the characteristic bright Cerise colour. Made from the free-run juice of red grape varieties, this wine is cool-fermented to achieve delightful, fresh flavours whilst retaining a delicately structured palate.

Winemakers Tasting Notes

The merlot imparts a lovely bright Cerise colour to the wine. On the nose the wine displays perfume and ripe summer fruit flavours, including red cherry and strawberry fruit. This versatile off-dry wine has delicious, elegant flavours and is ready to drink now. It will complement most meals, especially duck, calamari and cold meats.

Alcohol13.2%Vol pH3.4 Residual Sugar3.48 Total Acid5.8 g/l RegionWestern Cape