Named after the owner's eldest daughter Jessica-Lee on her 16th birthday, Jess' flavor profile showcases the unique characteristics of Pinotage. Ripe red berry flavors, such as succulent strawberries and sour cherry take the lead, offering a burst of juicy sweetness.
Subtle hints of watermelon and a touch of cranberry contribute additional layers of fruitiness, creating a harmonious blend. A gentle touch of spice lingers in the background, adding complexity and intrigue to the wine's overall profile. This is a complex and interesting wine that is a must-try for rosé lovers.
Ratings/Accolades:
Prescient Rosé Report 2023: 92 Points (One of the highest scores a South African dry rosé has ever achieved)
Subtle hints of watermelon and a touch of cranberry contribute additional layers of fruitiness, creating a harmonious blend. A gentle touch of spice lingers in the background, adding complexity and intrigue to the wine's overall profile. This is a complex and interesting wine that is a must-try for rosé lovers.
Ratings/Accolades:
Prescient Rosé Report 2023: 92 Points (One of the highest scores a South African dry rosé has ever achieved)
Grapes are harvested specifically for rosé production at optimal ripeness, ensuring a balance between vibrant acidity and desirable fruit flavors. Harvesting in the cool early morning hours helps preserve freshness and delicate aromas. The grapes are harvested at different stages of ripeness to allow for greater complexity in flavors. These components are fermented separately in stainless steel tanks to enhance the final blend. The wine is aged on the lees for a short period to add texture and complexity. Precision blending of the three cultivars takes place before bottling.
Winemaker: Karlin Nel
Winemaker: Karlin Nel
Vrede en Lust was founded in 1688 by a Flemish Merchant called Jacques de Savoye. The Governor of the Cape allocated this farm to De Savoye, who fled Europe with his wife, Marie-Madeleine le Clerq, due to religious persecution. After 70 days at sea, they arrived in Table Bay on 26 April 1688 on the 160ft Oosterland. The scene shifts to the Drakenstein, sparsely populated with only 23 Dutch freeburgers having settled there before. The valley is majestically beautiful, though quite rugged, with dense forests, game, lion and leopard, and the only human inhabitants, some nomadic Khoi. The pioneers lived in simple clay and reed homes.
This is where De Savoye became the owner of a magnificent piece of land against the foothills of the Napoleonsberg (today known as the Simonsberg). He called his farm Vrede en Lust (Peace and Delight/Eagerness), nurturing visions of a rural paradise where he could spend his last days. He immediately started improving the 55 Ha of land that starts at the Bergrivier valley floor and runs up the eastern foothills of the majestic Simonsberg Mountain.
This is where De Savoye became the owner of a magnificent piece of land against the foothills of the Napoleonsberg (today known as the Simonsberg). He called his farm Vrede en Lust (Peace and Delight/Eagerness), nurturing visions of a rural paradise where he could spend his last days. He immediately started improving the 55 Ha of land that starts at the Bergrivier valley floor and runs up the eastern foothills of the majestic Simonsberg Mountain.
