Simonsig

Tiara

Name: Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé
Brand: Simonsig
Price: 185 ZAR
Availability: OutOfStock

Cabernet Sauvignon Blend from Stellenbosch, South Africa

R285

Bottle size:

750 ml

This vendor offers free shipping for orders above R1,500
Shipping: R90 nationwide

SOLD OUT

Fulfilled by

Meridian Wine Distribution

Captivating aromas of luscious red and dark fruit tickle your senses. As you delve deeper, the allure of blackberry and black cherry emerges, entwining with each other. Subtle nuances of sweet baking spices that gently unfold, lending warmth and sophistication to this wonderfully complex wine. On the palate, the silky tannins caress your taste buds, carrying the essence of the aromas in perfect harmony. The red and dark fruit flavours come to life with an excellently balanced acidity.

Blackberry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Raspberry

Grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness, undergoing meticulous sorting in the vineyard. Following destemming, they were transferred to tanks and subjected to a two-day cold soak before inoculation. Daily soft pump overs, ranging between 2 and 4 per day, were employed, adjusting based on the rate of fermentation. Both Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot spent a total of 14 to 18 days on skins before pressing. Cabernet Franc and Malbec underwent fermentation in open-top fermenters, employing a combination of punch downs and pump overs during their respective 14- and 18-day fermentation periods. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrels. The blending process occurred after eight months of ageing, followed by an additional 10 months in barrels before bottling. Three rackings were performed before the bottling stage.

Owing to an extended drought, deemed by some as the most severe in a century, and compounded by water restrictions, the 2019 vintage proved exceptionally challenging. The expertise of the vineyard and cellar teams was undeniably put to the test by the warm and dry climatic conditions; adaptations in practices were made to mitigate the impact of water shortage. Despite the adversity, the dry weather throughout the season had its merits. Vines thrived, and in most regions, reports of pests or diseases were minimal or non-existent. The arid, warm conditions did lead to the development of smaller berries, yet their reduced size was accompanied by a remarkable intensity.

Simonsig

Simonsig Wine Estate is synonymous with the history of the South African wine industry, the Stellenbosch wine region, and the Malan family name. These elements are intertwined in this family-owned farm, where the late Frans Malan produced the first bottle of our much-loved Kaapse Vonkel, South Africaʼs first Méthode Cap Classique made in the classic bottle-fermented style. He is also honoured for co-founding the thriving Stellenbosch Wine Route, a first in its time. Today, his legacy lives on through his sons, Francois and Johan, and grandchildren Francois-Jacques, Christelle and Michael, the 2nd and 3rd Malan generations at Simonsig Wine Estate.