Rose

An excellent partner to seared tuna, prawn ceviche, or smoked salmon. Also pairs well with Mediterranean mezze, summer grain salads, and charcuterie boards. Its freshness complements sushi, lightly spiced dishes, and soft cheeses such as ricotta or burrata.

Hot, windy conditions accelerated the growing cycle, bringing the harvest forward by roughly two weeks. Most grapes were harvested before rain arrived, minimising the risk of rot. Flowering and fruit set progressed smoothly despite occasional winds, and careful monitoring ensured pollination was unaffected. Berry size increased, resulting in higher yields per hectare, even as cluster numbers were slightly lower - a reflection of productive vines and careful vineyard management. Overall, sugar balance, acidity, and phenolic ripeness developed as expected, setting the stage for wines with structure and elegance. Trellised and bush vine Pinotage from Agter-Paarl were purposefully grown to produce our high-quality Rosé. With supplemented irrigation, the well-drained vineyards planted in weathered shale soils, produced 12 tons per hectare.

Produced from 100% Pinotage, renowned for producing fine fruit-driven Rosé. Grapes were hand- picked between 20°B and 22.5°B before destalking and crushing. One to two hours skin contact allows for a lighter style wine, followed by settling and racking prior to cold fermentation at 14°C.

De Grendel is a Durbanville wine estate where cool-climate vineyards and careful site selection shape a broad range of South African wines. Known for Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz and red blends, the estate combines coastal influence, varietal clarity and a strong sense of Cape Town wine country.