Tops Lifestyle SuperSpar presents wine of the week: Boschendal Rose Garden Rose 2024
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The historic rose garden at Boschendal is a national treasure, housing one of the oldest collections of roses in the Cape.
Vintage: 2024
Varieties: 55% Cabernet, 30 % Shiraz, 15 %Grenache Noir
Wine of Origin: Cape Coast
In the Vineyard:
Grapes were sourced from a cross-section of regions
selected for optimal expression of each variety.
Vineyard tactics included pruning to two-bud spurs, shoot removal,
bunch thinning and canopy management for best ripeness and
quality.
Grapes were hand-harvested from mid-February to
late March at an average ripeness of between 21 and 22°B.
Vinification:
To achieve the desired colour, most of the juice was drained
directly after crushing, with some blocks receiving up to one
hour of skin contact.
Each variety was handled separately and
fermented cold at 13°C to retain the delicate aromas and
flavours.
The final blending of varieties created complexity,
consistency and balance before bottling.
Winemaker’s Tasting Notes:
On the Nose: Enticing crushed summer berry aromas.
Palate: Soft and juicy, bouncing with succulent ripe strawberries,
raspberries and mulberries tinged with a hint of spice.
Finishes with great balance, freshness and fruity intensity.
Technical Analysis:
Alc: 12.5 % vol
RS: 3.0 g/ℓ
TA: 6.0 g/ℓ
pH: 3.3
Vintage: 2024
Varieties: 55% Cabernet, 30 % Shiraz, 15 %Grenache Noir
Wine of Origin: Cape Coast
In the Vineyard:
Grapes were sourced from a cross-section of regions
selected for optimal expression of each variety.
Vineyard tactics included pruning to two-bud spurs, shoot removal,
bunch thinning and canopy management for best ripeness and
quality.
Grapes were hand-harvested from mid-February to
late March at an average ripeness of between 21 and 22°B.
Vinification:
To achieve the desired colour, most of the juice was drained
directly after crushing, with some blocks receiving up to one
hour of skin contact.
Each variety was handled separately and
fermented cold at 13°C to retain the delicate aromas and
flavours.
The final blending of varieties created complexity,
consistency and balance before bottling.
Winemaker’s Tasting Notes:
On the Nose: Enticing crushed summer berry aromas.
Palate: Soft and juicy, bouncing with succulent ripe strawberries,
raspberries and mulberries tinged with a hint of spice.
Finishes with great balance, freshness and fruity intensity.
Technical Analysis:
Alc: 12.5 % vol
RS: 3.0 g/ℓ
TA: 6.0 g/ℓ
pH: 3.3
