Chameleon

2010 Rosé

Description

Spectacular panoramic views of Stellenbosch and Cape Town, cool hillside vineyards planted to classic varieties, and a modern family-run winery have combined to produce distinctive wines displaying the ripe concentrated fruity accessibility of the New World, with the complex elegance of classic wine.

Variety

55% Syrah and 45% Merlot

Vineyards

The grapes were harvested from selected West- facing Syrah and Merlot vineyards, 9 -11 years in age.

Harvest Date

The Merlot was harvested on the 11th and 23rd February 2010.

Winemaking

The grapes were destemmed and crushed where after they macerated on the skins for between 1 – 3 hours before being pressed. After settling for 2 days, the wine was racked and inoculated with local white wine yeasts.

Tasting Notes

Summer-berry flavours of Shiraz combined with plummy Merlot add complexity to this dry fruity rosé. A versatile partner to seafood and Asian dishes.

Analysis

Alc: 13.0%     TA: 6.0g/l    pH: 3.13    RS: 4.3g/l