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De Grendel - Rose 2009
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Winemakers Comments: The wine has an attractive strawberry pink color. Ample fruit reminds of red berries, strawberries and watermelon. The wine has a crisp, dry finish with a very well-structured natural acidity.Alcohol Percentage: 12.5%
Total Acidity: 5.51g/l
pH: 3.45
Residual Sugar: 1.65g/l
Situation of the Vineyards: The De Grendel vineyards are situated 7 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean, growing on slopes 200 meters above sea level. The Western Cape experienced one of the wettest and coldest winters in a long time and although they experienced quite high temperatures through the picking season in 2009, the vines in general were now well protected by the high water reserves. Due to these conditions the crop was 10 to 14 days later and 10% down in yield, but this again ensured more concentration in flavors. In the industry, the 2009 harvest was one of the best vintages in terms of quality in both red and white varieties.
Cellar Techniques: This Rose is a blend of Pinotage and Cabernet Sauvignon. These two cultivars produce some of the best Rosé style wines in South Africa. Grapes were handpicked at 21°B, destalked and kept in contact with the skins for 6 hours. Skins were pressed, juice settled overnight, racked and fermented at 16°C for 15 days, followed by stabilization and bottled.
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Name: Charles Hopkins Charles Hopkins is the inaugural winemaker and one of South Africa’s most highly regarded winemakers both in the country and abroad. He is also a member of the 36-member Cape Winemakers Guild. His list of successes and awards includes numerous double golds at the Veritas Awards. He studied Cellar Technology at Elsenburg Agricultural College and has worked in California, his beloved Bordeaux, and a number of well-known South African farms. Name: Elzette du Preez Elzette du Preez spent seven years at an established South African wine estate working in marketing as well as the cellar. She then formally qualified as a winemaker from Elsenburg Agricultural College, Stellenbosch. In 2005 she received the Dux Student award for Cellar Technology as well as the Elsenburg Dux Diploma. She worked a harvest season in California, toured the major French wine regions, as well as Marlborough, New Zealand, focusing specifically on Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. |
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De Grendel Tygerberg, Cape Town Few places on earth offer such a spectacular outlook. Nestled atop Tygerberg Hill, surveying its surrounds with unparalleled 270 degrees panoramics, De Grendel showcases Table Mountain, the city of Cape Town and the seaboard all in one landscape. Perfectly situated on high, sea-facing slopes, it is the only vineyard in the country that is 350m above sea level and only 7 km from the sea. This elevated position is not only majestic, but also forms an integral part of the micro-climate that shapes their elegant wines. The vines benefit from the western-facing aspect and the close moderating effects of the ocean – advantages that are the product of the site. In our viticulture and wine-making, the goal is the expression of the character of this distinctive position. Looking after the natural environment, the farm is part of a larger fynbos conservation area, caring for the endemic but highly endangered “renosterveld”. De Grendel's social environment is being protected by employer-employee partnerships in winemaking and viticulture. De Grendel is synonymous with quality. Originally used for the breeding of Arab horses, they also breed award-winning cattle and sheep. The established farm is now home to Holstein stud cattle, sheep, grain and vines. De Grendel is proudly carbon negative. An assessment of greenhouse gasses emitted and absorbed through operations on the De Grendel wine and dairy estate established that the Durbanville farm is a net carbon sink, meaning that the farm releases less carbon into the air than it absorbs through growth of vegetation on the farm. |
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| Vintage: | 2009 |
| Wine Style: | Rosé Wine |
| Varietal: | Rose |
| Appellation: | Durbanville Hills |
| Acid: | 5.51 g/l |
| PH: | 3.45 |
| Residual Sugar: | 1.65 g/l |
| Alcohol %: | 12.5 |
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