Salmon pink to onion skin in color, this rosé has a typical Mediterranean appearance. Slightly restrained but well-defined aromas of melon, grapefruit, and nectarine on the nose, with a hint of sweet candyfloss in the young wine. The palate is polished and juicy on entry, with medium acidity bringing freshness and length. A fresh nectarine aftertaste lingers.
Ratings/Accolades:
(2021) Gilbert and Galliard: Gold
(2021) John Platter: 4 Stars
Ratings/Accolades:
(2021) Gilbert and Galliard: Gold
(2021) John Platter: 4 Stars
The varieties and different blocks were picked and processed separately. The grapes were cooled overnight in a cold room to release as little color as possible at crush. The grapes were destemmed and immediately fed into a press where the free-run juice was drained upon arrival. Only the first 600 liters of juice per ton were used in the making of this wine. After settling, the wine was racked and cool fermented in a stainless-steel tank. The wine was then blended and stabilized before filtration and bottling. Only 4,000 six-bottle cases were produced.
Winemaker: Edmund Terblanche
Winemaker: Edmund Terblanche
Situated in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley in South Africa’s Cape Winelands, La Motte is home to the finest wines, recognised internationally for exceptional quality. As much as there has been a dedication to producing top quality wine at La Motte, the estate has also shown a distinct responsibility towards uplifting and empowering its people, as well as environmentally sustainable farm practices. With its picturesque setting, traditional cuisine, and historic charm, La Motte offers an enchanting wine tourism experience for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
