False Bay, Whole Bunch Rose

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False Bay Vineyards

A pale, spicy and textural Rosé, with summer fruits on the palate and a clean, savoury, dry finish.

Producer Information

An independent company, owned by Waterkloof founder Paul Boutinot, False Bay Vineyards aims to make `real` wine affordable. These are sustainable certified wines bottled in South Africa and naturally crafted from mature and often old vineyards that, crucially, are naturally in balance. This means that, unusually at the price, the grapes from these coastal gems can be transformed into wine with wild yeast and an absolute minimum of intervention.

False Bay Vineyards is proud to be a WWF (World Wildlife Fund) Biodiversity Champion and certified by WIETA (Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trade Association). All of their wines are Vegan friendly.

Wine Making

The grapes for False Bay Whole Bunch Cinsault Mourvedre stem from bush-vine Cinsault (mostly old vines) from Stellenbosch and Swartland, along with a small proportion of Mourvedre from Stellenbosch which adds a savoury depth to the wine. These old vines produce naturally low yields and retain good acidity. Made by Waterkloof`s talented young Cellarmaster Nadia Langenegger.

Balanced grapes are hand harvested, whole-bunch pressed and fermented spontaneously with wild yeast in stainless steel and wooden foudre. The wine is left on lees for a minimum of three months before bottling. No additions other than sulphur as a preservative. Grown, made and bottled in South Africa. Vegan friendly wine. Coastal Vineyards, Sustainably Farmed, Hand Picked, Naturally Crafted, Wild Ferment.

Tasting Note

A pale, spicy and textural Rosé, with summer fruits on the palate and a clean, savoury, dry finish.

Food Matching

Perfect with Mediterranean dishes especially juicy pan-fried garlic prawns... or drink chilled on its own.

Technical Details

Colour Rose
Style Still
Country South Africa
Region Coastal Region
Abv 13%
Grapes 85% Cinsault, 15% Mourvedre
Wine Body Medium
More Features Vegetarian, Vegan, Practicing Organic, Sustainable, Natural
Oak Ageing None
Closure Type Screw Cap
Case Size 6
Unit Size 75 CL
Sulphites Low
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Price : £9.00