Le Pommier Rosé 2023
R165,00
This pink dry wine has strawberry and gooseberry aromas on the nose with a rich and fruit forward texture in the mouth. The acid is crisp and lingering, inviting you to have more.
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Specifications
In the cellar
The grapes were de-stemmed and crushed. The juice was immediately pressed and cold settled for 2 days at 8°C. Thereafter the clear juice was racked off its lees and inoculated. After fermentation, the wine was left on the fine lees in stainless steel tanks for 3 months.
Malolactic fermentation: None
Wood ageing: None
In the vineyard
Situation: Banghoek Valley - East and North-South Facing Row
Direction
Altitude: 350m
Distance from sea: Approximately 23.5km
Soil Type: Gritty sand, scree covering granite, deposits of
weathering products of granite
Age of vines: 5 - 12 years
Trellising: Vertical hedge
Pruning: Cordon
Irrigation: Drip
Age of vines:15 years
Trellising: Vertical hedge
Pruning: Cordon
Irrigation: Drip
Ageing
Easily accessible and should be enjoyed now.
Cultivar
98% Sauvignon Blanc; 2% Cabernet Franc
Food Pairing
Great summertime refresher and pairs well with salads and white meat dishes, Le Pommier’s BBQ chicken pizza or authentic Bobotie.
About the Wine Estate
Le Pommier is located on Helshoogte Pass, the main route between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. The perfect base to explore this unique and most breathtaking region.
