VINEYARDS
Circumstance Cape Coral Mourvèdre is produced from grapes purchased in the Paarl and Stellenbosch wine growing region, characterised by relatively
mild winters, and long hot summers. Vines are cultivated under dry land conditions. Planted in cool, deep red soils, which provide adequate water
for this late ripening variety.
THE 2006/07 GROWING SEASON
It was a very typical Cape winter, with good rain and low temperatures. Spring was quite cool and summer came early. Early summer rain provided
enough moisture to assist the vineyards through a warm spell early in January. Rains early in February caused problems for early ripening varieties, but actually benefited the Mourvèdre.
WINEMAKING
The wine was fashioned in the traditional manner. The grapes were hand-harvested and a gentle whole-bunch pressing took place. No further maceration of the juice with the skins was allowed. The juice was separated from the skins by draining, and a natural fermentation proceeded until it was
fermented dry. The wine was kept on the fine lees for about three months before bottling took place.
TASTING NOTES
A very serious Cape rosé, the Cape Coral is beautifully dry, but firm with an evocative herb character. Elegant and fresh red fruit flavours allow for immediate appeal. The pale onion-skin colour is not typically South African, but more reminiscent of a rosé from the south of France. The colour inspired the reference to “Coral.”
ANALYSIS
Alc: 13.5%
RS: 1.4g/l
TA: 6.1g/l
pH: 3.15
VA: 0.52
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