South Africa, Stellenbosch
Syrah
Description
Our Katharien Tamboerskloof Rose 2018 is a very pale pink, salmon-colored wine. The nose is highly aromatic a with a broad flavor spectrum profile noting lychee, strawberry, raspberry, citrus and violets. Particularly food friendly and versatile, perfectly mimicking our award winning Tamboerskloof Syrah 2014 with its mouth-bursting intensity. Katharien has depth, is well integrated, balanced -even spicy. All the fruit is from premier vines and 100% Syrah. No acidification proves that this wine is rich with balanced mouth-feel. Chill to 13˚C and open 30 minutes prior to serving.
Awards
4 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
The grapes were handpicked over three different dates between 19 and 24 degrees balling to obtain the full red fruit spectrum of the grape. The grapes were hand sorted across our sorting tables before being destemmed into an INOX basket press. Juice was settled overnight, where after the clear juice was racked off and 85% of the production was fermented in stainless steel tank and remainder fermented in 300L French oak barrels (5th fill).
Vineyard
Blaauwklippen Valley
