{"product_id":"kaapzicht-rose-pinotage-2025","title":"Kaapzicht Rosé Pinotage 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eKaapzicht Rosé Pinotage 2025 is a fresh, characterful South African rosé that shows the playful side of Pinotage while keeping the grape’s signature personality intact. Produced by one of Stellenbosch’s well-known family estates, it combines vibrant fruit, crisp refreshment, and a distinctly local identity rooted in South African wine history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this rosé typically shows a delicate salmon-pink hue with bright clarity. The nose is lifted and youthful, offering notes of wild strawberries, watermelon, red cherry, and a subtle floral edge, with a hint of soft spice that reflects the Pinotage grape.\n\nOn the palate, it is fresh and juicy with clean red-berry fruit, lively acidity, and a dry, refreshing finish. It is designed for immediate enjoyment rather than long cellaring, though its fruit-forward style will remain appealing over the next 1–2 years while the vintage is still youthful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKaapzicht’s vineyards are located on the Bottelary Hills in Stellenbosch, an area known for its mix of granite- and shale-influenced soils and cooling Atlantic breezes. The grapes are harvested at optimum freshness to preserve aromatic lift and natural acidity, then gently handled and vinified with minimal skin contact to achieve the wine’s pale colour and crisp, fruit-driven style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rosé is a versatile food wine, ideal with grilled prawns, smoked salmon, chicken salads, charcuterie, sushi, or Mediterranean mezze. Serve well chilled at around 8–10°C, and decanting is not necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKaapzicht is a respected family-run estate in Stellenbosch with a long history of producing expressive wines from their Bottelary Hills vineyards. The winery is particularly admired for showcasing South African varieties and site-driven wines, and it has built a strong reputation for quality, consistency, and a clear sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaapzicht","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54256341287249,"sku":"VHS0048-25","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/Product-Pictures-03277-1080-x-1080-px-scaled.png?v=1783463477","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/kaapzicht-rose-pinotage-2025","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}