Arid Shiraz Rose

ROSÉ 2021 Shiraz Blanc de Noir Vegan Friendly
Wine Composition: 100% Shiraz
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Bottling Date: 14 May 2021
Packaging: Cases x 6, 750ml glass bottle

The Vineyard/ Terroir:
This single vineyard Shiraz is rooted in Tukulu soils, which are derived from ancient, decomposed granite. The vineyard is situated on a cooler Southern facing slope, and together with the cool Atlantic breezes it has a long ripening period which ensures the even ripening of the berries with a naturally crisp acidity.

Vinification:
Harvesting was done by hand when grapes reached the desired sugar content. Two hours skin contact were applied in the press after which grapes were whole-bunch pressed and the juice settled over night. Fermentation lasted seventeen days in a stainless-steel tank after which it was transferred to old barrels, for three weeks, before bottling.

Wine description:
Colour: Rose petal pink
Aroma: Bouquet of red berries; Sweet candy floss with lingering
strawberries
Palate: A balance between cherries and stone fruit with a wellbalanced acidity that enhances the lingering red berry flavours
Analyses:
Alc: 13% ; RS: 2.9 g/ℓ ; TA: 5.5 g/ℓ ; pH: 3.3