Sutherland Grenache Rosé 2021
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.
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 | Wet, cool climate conditions allowed replenishment of water reserves and slow ripening period. |
| Picking date | 18 February 2021 |
| Grape sugar | 21.5 °B |
| Acidity | 6.86 g/l |
| pH at harvest | 3.16 |
Winemaking Practices
| Yeasts | Vin 7 & Melody |
|---|---|
| Fermentation temp | 14 °C |
| Method | De-stalked, crushed, pressed and floated to clarify the juice, fermented in stainless steel tanks. |
Wine Details
| Residual sugar | 2.8 g/l |
|---|---|
| pH | 3.18 |
| Total acid | 6.0 g/l |
| Alcohol | 13 % |
The Current Range
Sutherland Riesling 2020
Sutherland Viognier Roussanne 2018
Sutherland Chardonnay 2019
Sutherland Grenache Rosé 2021
Sutherland Pinot Noir 2019
Sutherland Syrah 2018
Sutherland Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Sutherland Chardonnay Reserve 2016
Sutherland Grenache Reserve 2016
Sutherland Petit Verdot Reserve 2019
Looking for an older vintage? Please contact us for more information.