First Sighting Rosé

Rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), Shellfish, Appetizers and snacks, Lean fish

The Winter of 2022 was quite normal. Spring was good for us with less rain and wind in October and November. This created optimal conditions during the flowering season, the result, our biggest harvest ever (10.5t/ha). Rain in December created high risk conditions for Downey mildew and with all the follow up rain in February we had our hands full to keep infection under control. Our Grenache grapes loved the cool weather in February, and the extended slow ripening time. Grenache grapes were handpicked between 22 and 23 balling from the first week of March until the 3rd week of March. It is exciting to see how our daring adventure to plant more Grenache is paying off.

Specially selected Grenache grapes were harvested at 23B and kept on the skins for 6hours. Only free run juice was used and cold fermented at 14°C

Strandveld Vineyards lies between Elim and Cape Agulhas, just 9km from the sea, shaped by strong winds, cool temperatures, and a maritime climate. Its unique terroir of coastal conditions and diverse soils gives the wines their distinctive character. Inspired by early explorers, the vineyards were established in 2001 by pioneers drawn to this rugged, promising landscape.