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The French and the South African winemakers share the winemaking for the chateaux in St Emilion and Pomerol and Marianne Wine Estate. The very modern equipment in this new winery helps the winemakers to follow the precise and complex process established by Michel Rolland and Christian Dauriac.
· 100% Sauvignon Blanc · WINEMAKING: Manual harvest, storage of the berries in cold room (12°) during 24 hours. Direct press. Cold fermentation in stainless still tank. · TASTING NOTES: Tropical nose with passion fruit. Mineral, zesty and refreshing
Rosé 2010 · 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot · WINEMAKING: Manual harvest, storage of the berries in cold room (12°) during 24 hours. Direct press. Cold fermentation in stainless still tank. · TASTING NOTES: Fresh and relaxing, developing aromas of grenadine, pomelos with a nice body and structure.
Cape Blend 2006 · 48% Pinotage, 43% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Shiraz · WINEMAKING: (gravity, no pumping) · Manual harvest, storage of the berries in cold room (12°) during 24 hours. Sorting of the bunch, desteaming, sorting of the berries. Maceration, fermentation in oak tank (French). Aged 20 month in oak barrels (French). · AGING POTENTIAL: 2016 · TASTING NOTES: · This wine is the perfect blend of South African and French Culture. The wine is soft, juicy and complex… · AWARDS: DOUBLE GOLD – Michelangelo International wine Awards 2009 Decanter - International Wine Award: Silver Medal
Pinotage 2005 · 100% Pinotage · WINEMAKING: (gravity, no pumping) · Manual harvest, storage of the berries in cold room (12°) during 24 hours. Sorting of the bunch, desteaming, sorting of the berries. Maceration, fermentation in oak tank (French). Aged 20 month in oak barrels (French). · AGING POTENTIAL: 2012 · TASTING NOTES: Intense fruit flavour on the nose followed in the mouth feeling with a great finesse and complexity. · AWARDS: TROPHY AWARD (Best Pinotage)-Michelangelo International wine Awards 2008 DOUBLE GOLD - Michelangelo International wine Awards 2008 John Platter Wine guide 2008: «««
Merlot 2006 · 100% Merlot · WINEMAKING: (gravity, no pumping) · Manual harvest, storage of the berries in cold room (12°) during 24 hours. Sorting of the bunch, desteaming, sorting of the berries. Maceration, fermentation in oak tank (French). Aged 20 month in oak barrels (French). 100% new · AGING POTENTIAL: 2016 · TASTING NOTES: Rich, ripe plum on the nose backed by floral notes. Soft, well-rounded. Long, ripe fruited finish. · AWARDS: Gold Medal - Michelangelo International wine Awards 2009
Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
· 100% Cabernet Sauvignon · WINEMAKING: (gravity, no pumping) · Manual harvest, storage of the berries in cold room (12°) during 24 hours. Sorting of the bunch, desteaming, sorting of the berries. Maceration, fermentation in oak tank (French). Aged 20 month in oak barrels (French). · AGING POTENTIAL: 2020 · TASTING NOTES: Blackcurrant nose. Complexity added by cedar and mulberry. Soft, supple tannins. · AWARDS: Gold Medal - Michelangelo International wine Awards 2008 John Platter Wine Guide 2008: «««
Désirade 2004 · 2/3 Merlot, 1/3 Cabernet Sauvignon · WINEMAKING: (gravity, no pumping) · Manual harvest, storage of the berries in cold room (12°) during 24 hours. Sorting of the bunch, desteaming, sorting of the berries. Maceration, fermentation in oak tank (French). Aged 20 month in oak barrels (French). 100% new · AGING POTENTIAL: 2018 · TASTING NOTES: · A classic blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Plums, blackberries, licorice and cassis flavour. Bold red with an explosion of fruit. · AWARDS: WINE SPECTATOR:89/100 Silver Medal - Michelangelo International wine Awards 2007
· 1/3 Merlot, 1/3 Cabernet Sauvignon, 1/3 Shiraz · WINEMAKING: (gravity, no pumping) · Manual harvest, storage of the berries in cold room (12°) during 24 hours. Sorting of the bunch, desteaming, sorting of the berries. Maceration, fermentation in oak tank (French). Aged 20 month in oak barrels (French). 100% new · AGING POTENTIAL: 2015 · TASTING NOTES: Flavour black fruit, cherry, vanilla and spice. Complex and full on the palate but still elegant. · AWARDS: DOUBLE GOLD- Michelangelo International wine Awards 2008 WINE SPECTATOR: 89/100
· 100% Shiraz · WINEMAKING: (gravity, no pumping) · Manual harvest, storage of the berries in cold room (12°) during 24 hours. Sorting of the bunch, desteaming, sorting of the berries. Maceration, fermentation in oak tank (French). Aged 20 month in oak barrels (French). 100% new · AGING POTENTIAL: 2020 · Only 3000 bottles of this wine were produced · TASTING NOTES: A complex and elegant wine, nose filled with black fruit, violet and white pepper. · AWARDS: GRAND PRIX TROPHY (Best Wine)-Michelangelo International wine Awards 2010 DOUBLE GOLD-Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2010 John Platter Wine Guide 2010:«««¶ |
