Laborie 1691 Rose

Producer
AWV is one of South Africa's leading wine and spirit producers, with an impressive 
international reputation and history. We love how their dynamic winemaking team are 
bringing an innovative approach and modern wine styles. AWV has 2B growers from every region of the Western Cape so it has unrivalled access to all South Africa's wine regions and grape varietals, from cool climate Walker Bay Sauvignon to hot and arid Swartland Shiraz. Its winemakers work closely with the vineyards and the results shine a light on South Africa's amazing regional strengths.

Vinification
The grapes were hand harvested into bins in the cool of the morning. They were then whole-bunch pressed and only free-run 1uice was used for the final blend. A selected yeast strain was used for primary fermentation.  10% portion of the Chardonnay was allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation. The wine was blended and bottled, and underwent a secondary fermentation in the bottle. This was followed by bottle maturation of approximately BO months. Only then was it disgorged, corked and labelled.

Pairing description
Enjoy this bubbly well chilled, on its own or with delicate seafood dishes and entrées.

Tasting Note
This pale blush Cap Classique shows prominent aromas of red berries, flambéed plum 
and pomegranate with undertones of oyster shell on the nose. The palate is seductively fresh and persistent with a lingering afertaste of honey cake and sliced grapefruit. The 
mousse is fine and soz, leaving the taste buds with a tantalized sensation.