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Bloos 2016
Don’t “Blush” The first SA Rosé made from the five Bordeaux varieties. Strawberries and cream aromas
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HERMANUSPIETERSFONTEIN BLOOS (ROSÉ) 2016
Rosé was once only thought of as fruity and cloying; these dry and mineral driven pink wines (that contain a plethora of grapes) have proven that rosé can be serious. Seriously delicious.
VARIETIES
49% Merlot 22% Malbec 17% Cab Sauv 6% Cab Franc 6% Petit Verdot
AWARDS/RATINGS
John Platter: 2 and a half Stars (2008), 3 Stars (2009, 2010), 3 and a half Stars (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015), 4 Stars (2016)
VINEYARD
Altitude: 200-297m
Soil: Sandy loan on clay; weathered sandstone with high organic content
Yield: 5 tons per hectare (35hl/ha)
VINIFICATION
Maceration: Minimal skin contact of up to 4 hours; gentle pressing from selected vineyards combined with bleeding off 10% juice from premium red cultivars
Fermentation temp: 15°C
Malolactic fermentation: none
MATURATION
This Hermanuspietersfontein Bloos is fermented and matured with French oak chips for 4-6 weeks; further maturation on secondary lees for 1-3 months and monthly lees stirring
In bottle pre-release: 1 month
Ageing potential: 1 to 2 years
TASTING NOTES
Alcohol: ± 13.0% Vol
Appearance: Salmon pink with coral blue shading
Aroma: Strawberries and cream, fresh red fruit
Palate: Supple and round, freshness, complex
Pairing: goes as well with a summer day as it does with charcuterie, salads, light pastas, fresh fruit, or cold appetisers such as potato or pasta salads.
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