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Winemaker Notes

The wine displays a vibrant Oeil de perdrix color, in contrast to the lighter pink of 2014 and the deep salmon of 2015. The nose is complex and forthcoming with inviting floral notes and fresh red berry fruit in abundance. Juicy red cherries, cranberries and pomegranate dominate a very balanced palate. The wine is fleshy and textured with integrated natural acidity. It ends clean and fresh with an attractive dark berry note and hints of cloves.

Great complexity for a wine made in this style and a very versatile 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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