A deeply fascinating wine with graceful wild Cape flowers, indigenous fynbos and herbal tea aromas supported by soft kiwi, tropical pineapple and peach kernel vivacity well-integrated with a subtly spiced and honeyed finish. A unique white wine that delivers vibrant fruit and bracing freshness in youth, although still generous in structure to develop intriguing depth and dimension for up to five years cellaring. This is a versatile food wine with power and weight to add complexity with a wide variety of flavours and textures.
Bellingham
THE BERNARD SERIES WHOLE BUNCH ROUSSANNE by Bellingham 2019
South Africa, Coastal Region
Roussanne
Description
A deeply fascinating wine with graceful wild Cape flowers, indigenous fynbos and herbal tea aromas supported by soft kiwi, tropical pineapple and peach kernel vivacity well-integrated with a subtly spiced and honeyed finish. A unique white wine that delivers vibrant fruit and bracing freshness in youth, although still generous in structure to develop intriguing depth and dimension for up to five years cellaring. This is a versatile food wine with power and weight to add complexity with a wide variety of flavours and textures.
Awards
4 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
92 pts Tim Atkin
Silver International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC)
Tasting Notes
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
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{0} g/l acidity
Vinification
Harvested by hand at optimal ripeness and softly pressed in whole bunches with reverence to the delicate skins of this variety. This method ensures a delicate, long extraction of the natural flavours of the grape. Cold fermentation in tanks further preserves the inherent traits and fruit expressions.
