Rose The Pavillion
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled prawns, light summer salads, mild chicken curry
✨ Technical Specifications
Boschendal's The Pavilion Rosé is a vibrant tribute to the relaxed, sun-drenched lifestyle of the Cape, drawing its name from the historic estate's iconic pavilion. Sourced from select vineyards across the Coastal Region, this wine benefits from the cooling maritime breezes that sweep through the valleys, allowing the grapes to develop bright fruit flavors while maintaining a crisp, refreshing acidity. The winemaking team employs gentle pressing and cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the delicate aromas of fresh red berries, spiced cherries, and subtle floral undertones. It represents a classic, easy-drinking style that captures the youthful energy of South African rosé, backed by over three centuries of Boschendal's winemaking heritage.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1685 by Huguenot settler Jean le Long and developed by the De Villiers family, Boschendal is one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa. Anchored in the Groot Drakenstein Valley between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, the estate's vineyards span granite, sandstone, and alluvial terraces sheltered by the Simonsberg and Drakenstein mountain ranges. This dramatic topographical setting yields a Mediterranean macroclimate defined by cool mountain breezes, dry summers, and generous winter rainfall, delivering vibrant natural acidity. Viticulture adheres to rigorous environmental stewardship as a WWF Conservation Champion and Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) practitioner. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes purity, site transparency, and textural balance across both stainless steel and French oak regimes. Boschendal is celebrated for its benchmark Cap Classique sparkling wines, including the Jean Le Long Prestige Cuvée, as well as exceptional still whites like the 1685 Chenin Blanc, Appellation Series Chardonnay, Suzanne white blend, and botrytised Vin D'Or Noble Late Harvest.
🍇 Grapes
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 ABV
12.5-1%