DMZ Rosé 2023

TASTING NOTES

 


This delightful dry rosé blend harmoniously marries the richness of Mourvèdre with the subtle fruit of Grenache Noir. On the nose, vibrant aromas of in ripe strawberries and tangy raspberries, dance alongside subtle hints of dried herbs and delicate floral undertones, creating an inviting bouquet. The wine has a well-balanced structure offers a delicate yet complex interplay between savoury notes from the Mourvèdre and the bright, fruity nuances contributed by the Grenache Noir, culminating in a sophisticated and thoroughly enjoyable drinking experience.

 

Winemaker
Alastair Rimmer

Varietal blend       

79 % Mourvèdre
21% Grenache Noir

Location
South Africa

Appellation
Stellenbosch

Alcohol content
12.87 %

TA
5.3 g/L

pH
3.56

RS
1.1 g/L

Certifications
Wine and Agriculture Ethical Trade Association (WIETA), Integrated Production of Wines (IPW) Certified.

Other
Vegan friendly

Total production (in cases x 12)
3000

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VINEYARDS

 


The grapes used to produce this wine were sourced exclusively from DeMorgenzon’s own vineyards, noted for their weathered granite soils and cool, South-facing slopes. Trellised vineyards are managed with open canopies to ensure naturally high levels of acidity and flavour concentration. Sunlight exposure allows these grapes to be harvested earlier with a lower sugar level and lighter colour essential to making world-class rosé.

VINTAGE

 


A cool Spring led to a later than usual bud break that was about 2- 3 weeks later than the previous season. The cool weather did cause some issues with uneven budding in Chardonnay however, we were able to mitigate the worst of that with very late pruning. The cool Spring was interspersed with fairly regular rain showers which meant the soil moisture content remained healthy further into the season and by in large we had good healthy vineyard canopies. The regular rain fall did keep our viticultural team on their toes as the disease pressure was higher than normal however, meticulous planning and careful canopy management meant that we arrived at harvest with very healthy fruit.

VINIFICATION AND MATURATION

 

Cool, early morning harvested grapes were destemmed, crushed, then pressed and the juice settled until clear. Fermentation occurred spontaneously without the addition of commercial yeasts in a combination of stainless steel tanks and old French oak barrels. The resulting wines were racked and sulphured prior to blending and the final blend left on fine yeast lees for maturation until bottling.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

 


2020:

Double Gold Medal Winner at Rose Rocks

2019:

• Gold medal Winner at Rose Rocks