Rosie has a light-pink onion skin color. The nose brings deep flavors of fresh red cherries, strawberries and cream, and Turkish Delight. Rose and cinnamon notes with a touch of cotton candy also shine through. Turning to the palate, there is a sugary, candyfloss note that brings you back for more. The dark cherry flavors counter this, and there is juicy, sour lime to offset the berry sweetness. It offers a more textured, mature palate due to the wine being fermented and aged in old oak barrels.
Rosie is made from grapes sourced from our wine farm in Tulbagh. Tulbagh in the Breede River Valley has a hot climate that has cool evenings, with decomposed shale soil. The climate leads to grapes that have developed rich flavor over time and that have retained their acidity. New barrels are seasoned, dry, and are without toasting for up to five years, before being steamed. They are then used for 16 months to make the wine.
Winemaker: Martin Smith
Winemaker: Martin Smith
Paserene is a small, family operated winery owned by Martin Smith and Ndabe Mareda, the sole purpose of which is to produce high-end, luxury wines. Great care was given to ensure that the wines produced, and artwork on the labels, are truly authentic to its “sense of place and people” and will guarantee a lasting legacy. The name Paserene comes from the Latin word Passeriformes, the order of "traveling and free" birds containing swifts and swallows. Paserene is situated in the quaint town of Franschhoek and is home to their award-winning wine range. A professional and contemporary tasting lounge is situated on the property.
