Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled prawns, summer salads, light charcuterie
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from one of South Africa's most historic estates, Boschendal's Rosé is a vibrant reflection of the Coastal Region's diverse terroir. The estate, founded in 1685, has a long-standing reputation for pioneering elegant, fruit-forward wines. This rosé is crafted to capture the bright, sun-kissed essence of the Western Cape, balanced by cooling maritime breezes from the nearby oceans. Traditionally made using a blend of classic red noble varieties, the wine undergoes gentle pressing and cool fermentation to preserve its delicate red berry aromas, floral undertones, and crisp, refreshing finish, embodying the relaxed yet refined lifestyle of the Cape Winelands.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1685 by French Huguenot Jean le Long, Boschendal is one of South Africa's oldest and most prestigious wine estates, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Groot Drakenstein and Simonsberg mountains between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Steeped in Cape Dutch architectural heritage, the estate champions regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, and sustainable vineyard management across diverse soils and microclimates. Renowned for pioneering Méthode Cap Classique sparkling wines alongside its celebrated 1685 range, Boschendal excels in crafting crisp Sauvignon Blancs, layered Chardonnays, and elegant, structure-driven reds such as Shiraz and Cabernet blends. Each bottling captures the vibrant terroir and historical depth of the Western Cape with balance, sophistication, and timeless longevity.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Pinotage
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5%