COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec
PRODUCER
Mulderbosch Vineyards
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé is a dry rosé wine from Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa. It is produced by Mulderbosch Vineyards, an estate founded in 1989 by Larry Jacobs and Mike Dobrovic, who were known for their innovative approach to winemaking. The winery was among the first in South Africa to produce a barrel-fermented Chenin Blanc and has been a pioneer in the rosé category with this Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine. The grapes are sourced from the Stellenbosch region, which is recognized for its suitability for cultivating red Bordeaux varietals. The 2022 vintage was specifically noted for its early harvest, aimed at retaining acidity and aromatic complexity.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€8
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
7-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pioneering rosé from South Africa.
Fact 02
Crafted from a blend of red Bordeaux varietals.
Fact 03
First SA winery to barrel-ferment Chenin Blanc.
Fact 04
Embraces sustainability and land conservation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé is produced using grapes sourced from Stellenbosch. Winemaking involves a short maceration period, with some indications of a six-hour cold maceration. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at around 18°C. The wine is aged in stainless steel. The producer's philosophy emphasizes innovation and excellence, with a commitment to sustainability and land conservation. The winery is recognized for its pioneering spirit, including being the first in South Africa to produce a barrel-fermented Chenin Blanc and its role in developing the Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé category.
