Mason Road Serendipity Rose

Serve it ideally with light dishes such as seafood or a delicious salad.

With dry-land vineyards planted on soils with a higher water -holding capacity we had no symptoms of water stress. Temperatures suddenly spiked during mid-January, after which it dropped rapidly due to a cold front, which also brought along wide-spread rains. The harvest season commenced relatively early. Extremely warm temperatures were recorded in February, which placed immense pressure on the cellars’ processing capacity as grapes had to be harvested simultaneously. March was cooler with a few rain showers, which delayed the ripening process of the last few blocks. Despite these challenges the harvest went smoothly with minimal interruptions and the grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness.

Bunch selection was done in the vineyard. Grapes were whole bunch pressed and settled overnight and fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness. This elegant style wine was partially matured in old oak barrels for a few months for added complexity and body. After primary fermentation the various components were blended and bottled.

Brookdale Estate is a Paarl wine estate set beneath the Klein Drakenstein Mountains, with a strong focus on sustainability, biodiversity and thoughtful vineyard development. Working with a diverse mix of varieties across its 27 hectares of vines, Brookdale produces distinctive South African wines shaped by site, experimentation and a considered approach to the land.