Summer is now in full swing and for many South Africans, this means long lazy days, cooling down in the pool with a glass of rosé in hand and day drinking without a care in the world. December is without a doubt Rosé month (As it's when I consume the most Rosé humanly possible).
These are my Top 10 most "SMASHABLE" South Africa Rosés, that you and your loved ones should be enjoying this summer, 100 % Wine Fox approved (in no particular order).
MY TOP SOUTH AFRICAN ROSÉ WINES
1. Rose Rebel 2020
~ Black Elephant Vintners
Region: Franschhoek
Tasting notes: Pale pink in colour with aromas of raspberry, strawberry, watermelon, cotton candy and citrus. The palate is crisp and bursting with flavours of summer fruits, finishing with a distinctive, savoury minerality.
Price: 92.00
Buy Here: Rose Rebel
2. BRO-ZAY ROSÉ
~ Spider Pig
Cultivar: Blended cultivars with Colombar and Cinsaut
Tasting Notes: Crisp, light and fruity, light mid palate, candy floss, blood orange and strawberry flavours. Dry fresh finish.
Price: R115
3. Pink Pony 2019 ~ Cavalli
Origin: Stellenbosch
Cultivar: 100% Grenache noir
Tasting Notes: Honeysuckle, red currant and raspberry on the nose. Crisp mouth feel with outstanding minerality and spice, lead to a refreshing finish.
Price: R85
Buy here: Pink Pony
4. Lace Dry Rosé 2018
~ Almenkerk
Origin: Elgin
Cultivar: Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes: Aromas of ripe raspberry and watermelon are complemented on the palate by a savoury and spicy character.
Price: R130
Buy here: Lace
5. Carménère Rosé 2020
~ LOZÄRN
Origin: Breede river valley
Cultivar: Carménère
Tasting Notes: Notes of candyfloss, strawberries and Pink lady apples. A wine for the setting of a summer sun; to be enjoyed with prosciutto, brie and tapas, and good company.
Price: R128
Buy Here: LOZÄRN
6. Dry Rosé 2020
~ South Hill
Origin: Elgin
Cultivar: Shiraz
Tasting Notes: This wine has enticing aromas of strawberry and tropical fruit with a soft palate and clean finish.
Price: R95
Buy Here: South Hill
7. BIG FLOWER 2019
~ Botanica
Origin: Stellenbosch
Cultivar: Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes: This fresh and lively rosé is packed with bright red berry and watermelon flavors, with deli- cate floral notes that shine through on the refreshingly dry finish.
Price: R 120
Buy Here: Big Flower
8. Wolf and Woman Grenache Rose 2020
~ Jolandie Fouche
Origin: Swartland
Cultivar: Grenache Noir
Tasting Notes: Aromas of cherry, pomegranate and watermelon layered on a crisp, flavourful palate with a long, dry finish.
Price: R 129
Buy Here: Wolf & Woman
9. Lighthouse Collection Dry Rosé 2019
~ Benguela Cove
Origin: Walker Bay
Cultivar: Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting Notes: A delicious medley of fruit, florals and candied aromas opens doors to enjoy this wine as an aperitif or to complement an array of colourful dishes. Its vibrant character is marked with expressions of strawberries, watermelon, and cherry-nougat, tailed by notes of citrus, pineapple, and lemon verbena. And yes, it is as mouth-watering as it sounds.
Price: R 110
Buy Here: Lighthouse Collection Rosé
10. Tread lightly Rosé
~ Backsberg
Origin: Stellenbosch
Cultivar: 85% Pinotage 15% Other
Tasting Notes: Red fruit aromas of raspberry and strawberry give way to a hint of fresh rose petals. Lightly tinted from red grape skins, this pale rosé is delicately fruity and juicy on the palate. Low in tannins, it exhibits flavours of watermelon, strawberry and rose-hip.
Price: R80
Buy here: Tread Lightly
11 . Rosé 2020
~ Eikendal
Origin: Stellenbosch
Cultivar: Merlot 64%, Grenache 22%, Cinsault 8%, Mourvedre 6%
Tasting Notes: The Eikendal Rosé 2020 with its charming light pink hue has delightful rose petal, fresh strawberries and raspberry tart flavours on the nose, that follows through to the palate. The wine has a full mouth-feel, with an understated acidity, and a long, pleasing finish.
Price: R125
Buy Here: Eikendal Rosé
