Rosé-lovers are spoilt for choice these days. There are now more rosés than ever before, and the days of them being exclusively sweet are long gone.
The real thing
Rosé wines, like those from the DURBANVILLE WINE VALLEY, are made from fruit that loves the sunshine as much as the excellent Sauvignon Blancs for which the region is known, benefitting from its proximity to the cool Atlantic Ocean, outstanding soils and higher elevation.
Durbanville rosé wines comprise a diverse selection:
- Bloemendal Merlot Rosé ’22: Easy-drinking, off-dry wine with notes of sweet berries and a rounded acidity.
- D’Aria Blush ’23: Crisp and characterised by hints of cantaloupe, rose, cherry and mulberry.
- De Grendel Rosé ’23: Dry palate with notes of watermelon, raspberry coulis and passion fruit.
Diemersdal Manor House
- Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc Rosé ’23: Delicate and lively, showing passion fruit, lime, cherry and strawberry.
- Durbanville Hills Merlot Rosé ’23: Elegant, fresh and crisp with flavours of ripe red berries and Turkish delight.
- Groot Phesantekraal Syrah Rosé ’23: The colour of salmon; elegant and smooth with notes of ripe strawberry.
Fascinating Klein Roosboom
- Klein Roosboom Rosé ’23: Candyfloss and strawberry notes show with fresh cherries and grapefruit.
Maastricht
- Maastricht Pinotage Rosé ’23: Notes of pomegranate, cranberry with nuances of candy floss and blossoms.
- Meerendal Pinotage Rosé ’23: A salmon-pink wine with hints of watermelon, sherbet and strawberries.
Mother Earth’s bounty at Meerendal
For more information about Durbanville Wine Valley, visit www.durbanvillewine.co.za or send an email to info@durbanvillewine.co.za.
Historic beautiful Allesverloren
The most desirable rosé wines are often compared to those from France’s region of Provence – pale pink, light-bodied and bearing flavours and aromas of summer berries. These define the ALLESVERLOREN WINE ESTATE Tinta Rosé exactly.
The Allesverloren Tinta Rosé ’22 is made with Tinta Barocca, a Portuguese grape the Malan-family have farmed for many years.
The juice from these red grapes is clear, but after less than two hours of processing in the winery, the skins start to transfer their colour. That is what makes Allesverloren rosé lighter than most. Only free-run juice of the grapes is used.
Allesverloren Tinta Rosé (R95) doesn’t need food to be enjoyed, but if you’re looking for a dish that works brilliantly with the wine, try Beetroot Falafel.
Beetroot falafel with Allesverloren Tinta Rose
For more information about Allesverloren, visit www.allesverloren.co.za or send an email to winesales@allesverloren.co.za.
Delicious bubbly
The Swartland’s Pieter Cruythoff well-priced Brut Rosé (R105) is a firm favourite for any special occasion.
Made in a rare style that combines the traditional Champagne technique to create flavour and French “Charmat” method of carbonation, for fizz. The age-old blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that is common in the making of Champagne is also used, along with selected Champagne yeast, to create a luxurious sparkling wine for everyday enjoyment.
The Brut Rosé displays bright red berry notes, a hint of rose petals, and a touch spice, making it perfect with a variety of dishes including rich chocolate desserts.
For more information about the RIEBEEK VALLEY WINE CO, visit www.riebeekvalleywineco.com or send an email to info@riebeekwineco.co.za.