There’s nothing quite like the sight of a chilled glass of rosé to bring down the temperature, this summer. So we’re literally plucked out rosés from the most acclaimed blush regions like Provence in the south of France, Veneto in Italy’s northern reaches and sparkling wine holy grail of Champagne. There’s refreshing floral styles of every pink hue and super styled Champagne and Prosecco, carpeting the rosé garden, this sultry summer. Cheers!
Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rosé NV
Rose Champagne is universally sought after for its delicate balance of floral delight and fruity exuberance held together by a unique production method. Billecart Salmon is widely revered for having mastered this method which is evident in every bottle of its signature Champagne rose. The wine itself has sat in bottle in deep underground cellars for years, evolving beautifully into this floral and wholesome pink sparkler, shining with elegant texture and fresh berry flavours laced with minerality.
Jeio Prosecco
Have a generous sip of our blush Prosecco rose that sparkles with floral notes and crackling flavours. The Prosecco is adoringly produced by the frequently awarded Bisol family estate in Northern Veneto. The vineyards of Bisol are spread across the sprawling and magical terroir of Conegliano Valdobbiadene where nearly all fruit is handpicked across the rocky slopes. This boutique pink Prosecco is a light bodied pleaser with tones of flowers, tasting of citrus and peach, lifted by delightful crisp texture.
Aix Provence Rose
Rose wines appellations don’t quite get the limelight but when it comes to Provence in Southern France, the region is the real star. blessed with a combination of classic Mediterranean climes and copious sunshine tempered by cold winds rushing down the Rhone Alps from the north and vines rooted in limestone that yield fruit of great flavour and acidity. Our very own Provencal rose wine import enjoys rockstar status for its sprightly palate and fruity character. The Aix Provence Rose is an opulent salmon pink blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault and abounds with floral aromas and flavours of strawberry and watermelon.
Tenuta Sant Antonio, Scaia Rosato
There are so many good reasons why this Italian rose is one of our perennial bestsellers. Produced by a band of brothers in North Italy’s cool Veneto region from the Rondinella grape which plays a vital role in the flagship Amarone della Valpolicella wine, this salmon pink rose perfectly reflects Veneto’s clay and volcanic soil and temperate weather. This opulently fruity rose also symbolises the family’s approach of making contemporary, refreshing wines apart from age old classics and tastes of cherries and melon, finishing clean.
Boekenhoutskloof, The Wolftrap Rosé
Boekenhoutskloof winemaker Marc Kent doesn’t do ordinary and his rose expression is no exception to the rule, pushing the boundaries on the presumptions of a rose’s colour and taste. He picks his fruit from the estate’s Franschhoek parcels that thrive on the banks of the river Berg, benefitting from the mountains’ cool shadow and mineral rich sandstone soils. The rose itself is produced using the French ‘Saignee’ method which entails a few hours of skin contact before the juice is bled off, having taken on colour, flavour and character. All of these elements show through beautifully on this rose, showing a relatively deeper copper hue, perfume and fresh cherries from Cinsault and red berry tones by way of Grenache. Syrah sprinkles the blush wine with peppery notes and adds medium body in this gorgeous and bold South African turn of a cherished Rhone Valley style.
