Brampton Rose 2009

Aromas of summer fragrances such as rose petal, redcurrant and raspberry with crisp, refreshing strawberry flavours make this Rosé an ideal drink for any occasion.

A good partner to seafood.

variety : Grenache [ 47,5% Grenache Noir 32.5% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc ]
winery : Brampton Wines
winemaker : Randolph Christians
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 4.2 g/l  pH : 3.34  ta : 5.15 g/l  
type : Rose  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Long cold winter followed by moderate summer temperatures before harvest, led to slow ripening and well balanced grape analysis at harvest
Situation: Stellenbosch
Soil: Oakleaf, Tukulu
Rootstock: R99, R110, 101-14 & Rugger
Ages of Vines: 7 - 8 years
Trellising: Vertically shoot positioned
Irrigation: Drip irrigated
Yield: 2 tons / ha (1 350 litres / 10 000m²)

about the harvest: 
Harvested: February 2009 - March 2009
Grape Analysis
Acidity: 6.19 g/l
pH: 3.28
Sugar: 23.6° Balling

in the cellar : This rosé was made in a traditional manner; the juice was separated from the skins after 48 hours of skin contact for the Grenache Noir and 24 hours for the Merlot and Cabernet Franc until the colour was deemed fine. The juice was then settled and fermented cool at temperatures of 13 - 15.5°C to retain the wonderful fruit aromas. The components were then blended and stabilized for bottling.

Production: 6 500 cases x 6 x 750ml
Bottled: June 2009

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