Sutherland Grenache Rosé 2020
Dry and refreshing, our Grenache Rosé offers layers of berries and red fruit aromas with a hint of hibiscus on the palate. The wine is full of flavour with a zesty finish.
Maturation
Enjoy now or over the next 3 years.
Food Pairing
An aperitif, or with sushi and light dishes.
All Vintages
R120.00
Tasting Notes
Viticultural Practices
| Varietal | Grenache 100% |
|---|---|
| Root stock | Mgt 101-14 |
| Soil type | Glenrosa |
| Age of vines | Planted 2006 |
| Plant density | 1962 vines/ha |
| Trellising | Vertical shoot positioning/Vertical hedge with 3 sets of canopy wires |
| Pruning | Spur pruning (2 bud) |
| Yield | 10.2 t/ha |
| Irrigation | Supplementary drip |
| Vintage | One of the earliest and quickest harvests we have had at our Sutherland Vineyards. Slow ripening and then sudden surge in ripening with the ensuing rush to get vineyards picked at what we believe to be optimum ripeness. |
| Picking date | 19 February 2020 |
| Grape sugar | 20.6 °B |
| Acidity | 5.93 g/l |
| pH at harvest | 3.18 |
Winemaking Practices
| Yeasts | Vin 7 |
|---|---|
| Fermentation temp | 14 °C |
| Method | De-stalked, crushed to press, cold soaked overnight, settling followed by fermentation in tank. |
Wine Details
| Residual sugar | 3.3g/l |
|---|---|
| pH | 3.22 |
| Total acid | 5.7 g/l |
| Alcohol | 12.59 % |
| Maturation | 2020 - 2023 |
The Current Range
Looking for an older vintage? Please contact us for more information.