Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap Rose 2015 Front Label
Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap Rose 2015 Front Label

Winemaker Notes

The wine displays a deep salmon pink color, in contrast to the lighter pink of 2014. The nose is delicate and elegant with Turkish delight and David Austin rose petals in abundance, as well as attractive red cherry, candyfloss and pomegranate fruit. Juicy redberry fruit and especially the cherry notes of the nose follow through onto a juicy palate, with integrated natural acidity. The wine ends clean and fresh with an attractive maraschino cherry note.

Great complexity for a wine made in this style and a veryversatile partner to everything from seafood to hot Thai dishes.

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Whether it’s playful and fun or savory and serious, most rosé today is not your grandmother’s White Zinfandel, though that category remains strong. Pink wine has recently become quite trendy, and this time around it’s commonly quite dry. Since the pigment in red wines comes from keeping fermenting juice in contact with the grape skins for an extended period, it follows that a pink wine can be made using just a brief period of skin contact—usually just a couple of days. The resulting color depends on grape variety and winemaking style, ranging from pale salmon to deep magenta.

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Franschhoek Valley

South Africa

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Originally named Franschhoek meaning the “French Corner” because it was home to the influx of French Huguenots, today the valley contains many historic cellars and is an important tourist location because of its proximity to Cape Town.

This valley falls to the southeast of Paarl and is enclosed on three sides by towering mountains. Streams from the slopes flow down to the valley floor, converging to form the Berg River. The area excels in the production of full-bodied reds.

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