Rosé 101
The consumption of Rosé has increased globally. So, what is this special class of wine?
How is Rosé made?
Rosé wine is neither white nor red wine. It is the colour of the black grape skins that provide the red tinge to white wine during the maceration process of wine making. The shades of pink vary with various flavours and aromas.
Red wine juice is generally white in colour, and it is the skins that impart the red colour during maceration. There only a few black grapes that provide red juice. In some cases, various varietals are combined to form a Rosé blend. Occasionally red and white wines are mixed together for a Rosé.
In South Africa the naturally sweet Rose wine has been very popular. Brands like Four Cousins, Robertson, 4th Street are very popular in South Africa, however a huge take off of dry Rosés are also appreciated.
There are more Rosé wines available in retail stores now than ever before so what are you waiting for. Try them out!
Award Winning Rosés:
The South African “Rosé Rocks” is a dedicated rosé wine competition. Riebeek Cellars Pinotage Rosé 2023 was the overall winner for 2023 securing the highest score.
2023 Rosé Rocks Double Gold Winners included the following:
Allee Bleue Shiraz Rosé 2023
Botha Kelder Blanc de Noir Rosé 2023
D’Aria Blush Rosé 2023
De Grendel Cape of Good Hope Rosé 2023
De Krans Moscato Rosé 2023
Delheim Pinotage Rosé 2023
Deux Lions Shiraz Rosé 2023
Du Toitskloof Pinotage Rosé 2023
Eerste Hoop 1. Blushing Bride Rosé 2023
Ernie Els Big Easy Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2023
Groenland Pinotage Rosé 2023
Holden Manz Rothko Rosé 2023
Ken Forrester Silver Rose Rosé 2023
Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection Rosé 2023
Le Petite Ferme Rosé 2023
Leipzig Pinotage Rosé 2023
Lievland Liefkoos Rosé 2023
Lynx Blanc De Noir Rosé 2023
Morgenster Sangiovese Rosé 2023
Peter Falke Blanc De Noir Rosé 2023
Riebeek Cellars Pinotage Rosé 2023
Rooiberg Winery Natural Sweet Rosé 2023
Rooiberg Winery Pinotage Rosé 2023
Silkbush The Mountain Vineyards Rosé 2023
Simonsig Needless to Say Rosé 2023
Slanghoek Private Selection Rosé 2023
Truter Family Wines Taste Rosé 2023
Van Loveren Chardonnay Pinot Noir Rosé
Windmeul Pinotage Rosé 2023
Zevenwacht 7Even Rosé 2023