Waterkloof Circumstance Cape Coral Mourvedre Rosé 2010

A serious, dry Cape rose with a herby, spicy character. Elegant and fresh red fruit flavours allow for immediate appeal. The delicate, pale Cape Coral Mourvedre is reminiscent of the rose's from Bandol in the South of France. The delicate fruit on the palate ends with a tight, dry finish. The colour inspired the reference to 'Coral'. Great with fresh seafood and sushi and it even complements spicy foods.

In the Vineyard
Circumstance Cape Coral Mourvedre is produced from grapes purchased in the Paarl and Stellenbosch wine growing region, which is characterised by relatively mild winters, and long hot summers. Vines are cultivated under dryland conditions. Planted in cool, deep red soils which provide adequate water for this late ripening variety.

In the Cellar
Grapes were hand-harvested and a gentle whole-bunch pressing extracted only the best juice. No further maceration of the juice with the skins was allowed. The naturally occurring yeast was allowed to ferment the juice at temperatures of 16 to 18 degrees Celsius, which took 13 weeks to complete. It was left on the primary lees for another month to add further complexity before bottling.