Ultimate Guide To Africa April 2015 | Page 54

Feature wine

A New

Rosé from Grande Provence
ecnevorP ednarG © egamI grebnheL enelhoJ :txeT

G

rande Provence Heritage Wine Estate has
launched a new rosé under its signature label just
in time for summer.
Paying homage to its French roots in Franschhoek,
the new Grande Provence Rosé 2014, with its beautiful
pale pink summer blush, is made in the classic crisp, dry
Provençal style. The wine, made from 100% Franschhoek
grapes, has a delicate fruity character with nuances of
apple and fresh berries.
"After a visit to Provence, Alex van Heeren, owner of
Grande Provence, fell in love with their dry style rosé
wines. One thing led to another and we decided to create
one of our own," says Cellarmaster Karl Lambour, who
attributes the fruit forward character of the wine to the
ideal Franschhoek climate.
“We used our very best Merlot and Cabernet grapes and
bottled the wine early to present a fresh, uncomplicated
style,” explains Lambour.
Grande Provence Rosé 2014 can be enjoyed on its own
as an invigorating summer sip, or with tuna sushi or sashimi
for a delicious taste combination.
The wine sells at R80 at the Grande Provence Tasting
Room. For added convenience, it can be acquired online
at www.grandeprovence.co.za. Purchases of 12 bottles or
more qualify for free delivery anywhere is South Africa.

54