Brut Rosé

WINEMAKER’S COMMENTS Colour: Pale salmon Aroma: Tart Strawberry on the nose, strawberry shortcake and a hint of rhubarb. Palate: A uniquely rich, fruity character reminiscent of strawberries with a touch of brioche. Maturation potential: Ideal for drinking now, it will gain complexity over the next 2 years.

Early in the season, slightly unripe but healthy grapes are harvested by hand and deposited directly into pneumatic presses as whole bunches. The pressing is done very gently according to a Champagne pressing programme, using only the Cuvee, the best quality juice, in the blend. To achieve its color, about 2% of a specially prepared red wine made from Pinot Noir is added. After blending, yeast and sugar are added for a secondary fermentation in the bottle, which takes 6 weeks to produce the magical bubbles. The sparkling wine is then matured in contact with the lees for an average of 18 months. After riddling and disgorging a small amount of dosage is added to balance. The blend consists of 35% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 30% Pinotage, 5% Pinot Meunier