Delheim, Pinotage Rose

Region

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Vintage:

2024

Producer:

Delheim

Grapes:

Pinotage, Muscat / Muscatel / Moscato

Wine Description:

Juicy red berries such as strawberries and cranberries with a slight ruby grapefruit note. The wine is dry, rounded and soft on the palate.

Harvesting starts mid- to end January with the blocks selected for Rosé. With sufficient rain in the winter months and moderately warm weather from November to January the vineyards were in perfect condition with yields and quality above par.

Picking is done by hand only in the early mornings to keep the temperature as cold as possible. Grapes are de-stemmed and crushed before being transferred into a press where the juice is drained immediately and separated from the skins. Only the free run juice and some of the lightly pressed juice at 0,5 bar is used. The juice is clarified by means of floatation and racked to a fermentation tank. Fermentation is done by a few selected yeast strains at different fermentation temperatures in order to obtain a diverse aroma profile. After fermentation the wine is then blended and receives a very light filtration just before bottling.

Tasting Note:

Pinotage Rose has a rich salmon colour with a vibrant pink hue. Notes of pomegranate, cranberry with nuances of candy floss and floral notes add to the complexity of this wine.

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Producer Description

Delheim is an eco-friendly, family run estate consisting of two properties based in the area of Simonsberg in Stellenbosch. The estate is a mix of pine forest, heath-like shrub land and vineyards, which at 150 ha make up almost half of the land. The vineyards, which sit at elevations between 300 – 500 metres, are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinotage, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer and (Rhine) Riesling. The soil is predominantly sandy-loam and the yields are low at an average of 6 – 8 tonnes per ha.