Tasting Notes
Aroma – Seductive aromas of watermelon and strawberry. Palate – Crisp and dry palate, characterised by cranberry and strawberry with subtle, fresh spice. This wine shows a fantastic balance of fruit and structure.
Food and Serving Suggestions
Best served chilled as a sundowner or accompanying sushi,smoked carpaccio, smoked salmon, crayfish and spicy dishes like Indian curries or Thai cuisine.
De Meye Shiraz Rose (6/case) (R57/BOTTLE)
Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Chemical Analysis
Alcohol – 13.5 vol% pH – 3.44
Acidity – 5.1 g/l
Res. sugar – 2.3 g/l
Winemaker: Marcus Milner
Climate
Mediterranean–rainfall ± 650mm per annum. Vineyards are situated on De Meye in the western part of the Muldersvlei region, north of Stellenbosch. The vineyard faces south-east and a cool westerly wind during the ripening period months ensures healthy balanced grapes.
Soil
Rich fertile soil, create ideal conditions for healthy, ripe grapes.
Vinification/Maturation
Grapes were hand picked from vines with a yield of approximately 8 tons per hectare and at a sugar level of 25ºB. Whole-bunch pressed, with a half hour skin contact. Fermented in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting Notes
Aroma – Seductive aromas of watermelon and strawberry.
Palate – Crisp and dry palate, characterised by cranberry and strawberry with subtle, fresh spice. This wine shows a fantastic balance of fruit and structure.
Food and Serving Suggestions
Best served chilled as a sundowner or accompanying sushi,smoked carpaccio, smoked salmon, crayfish and spicy dishes like Indian curries or Thai cuisine.