• Chenin Blanc Pinotage Rosè Needless to Say Simonsig
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Chenin Blanc 64%; Pinotage 36%

Chenin Blanc Pinotage Rosè 2023 - Simonsig

Chenin Blanc Pinotage Rosè 2023 - Simonsig

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Needless to Say, the South African blend of Chenin Blanc and Pinotage was a natural choice for this rosé.
This blend, Simonsig's first red and white wine, tells the story of the rich winemaking heritage of the South African Simonsig winery.

This rosé wine from South Africa has a cotton candy color that radiates from the glass.
Its flavor profile features wonderful aromas of strawberry sorbet, passion fruit and ripe pineapple, with subtle notes of white flowers. On the palate, a hint of acidity complements the fruit, with a light, creamy texture.

A balanced and elegant blend of Chenin Blanc and Pinotage for all occasions.

Table pairings: Perfect with fish salads, shellfish, Thai dishes or sushi.

Serving Temperature: 8° - 12°

Alcohol content: 13.5%

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Origin

Wine of Origin South Africa, Stellenbosch.

In the vineyard

A cold but dry winter in 2022 was followed by a long dry spell in spring and early summer.
Timely December rains brought much-needed relief to vineyards in South Africa’s Western Cape and played a crucial role in fruit set and energizing the vines for the weeks leading up to harvest. Simonsig experienced the earliest harvest start in living memory, with the first grapes arriving at the winery on January 11.
Throughout the harvest, temperatures remained moderate.
The harvest season was the second coldest in the last 10 years, with average temperatures consistently below average. These conditions ensured excellent ripening conditions for the grapes, setting the stage for an exceptional harvest of rosé and white wines.

In the cellar

The grapes were all hand-picked from carefully selected vineyard blocks and crushed separately to optimise the blending potential of this South African wine. The Chenin Blanc and Pinotage grapes were crushed, with the must promptly separated from the skins after a very gentle pressing. The resulting juice was exceptionally clear and was then inoculated with a specially selected yeast strain. Fermentation took place at temperatures between 12°C and 14°C, ensuring a slow fermentation that brought out the fruit flavours.

Awards

Mundus Vini: Silver;
Rosé Rocks: Gold.

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