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Feature wine

A Sensational
Swartland Sip
Text: Jonathan Cronjé Image © Allesverloren

T

he oldest wine farm in the Swartland Wine of Origin district, Allesverloren is
located in the Riebeekberg ward on the slopes of the Kasteelberg near Riebeek
West. Its location makes for full-bodied, hearty and fortified wines with excellent
fruit concentration.
The talent of Allesverloren cellar master Danie Malan - the fifth generation of Malans
on the farm - was recognised quite early on when, in 1998, he was named Diners Club
Winemaker of the Year for his signature wine, the 1996 Allesverloren Shiraz.
While the estate is best known for its full-bodied, robust reds made in the
traditional Old World style, this year, Malan is pleased to announce the launch of
the Allesverloren 2014 Tinta Barocca Rosé, the second vintage of the rosé to be
offered to the local market.
According to Malan, the Tinta Barocca Rosé introduces the Portuguese
varietal to a greater audience in South Africa. People are often too afraid to
try a new wine, especially when the varietal is not well known in the area.
Tinta Barocca shows beautiful characters of dark fruit, vanilla and
chocolate, but by using the grape in a rosé style, wonderful flavours
of ripe strawberries and cherries are brought to the fore. The sweet
aromas of these berries can be enjoyed on the nose, and the palate
offers a wonderful balance between these flavours and crisp acidity,
making for a memorable finish.
Winemaker Armand Lacomme explains that the wine and
varietal show the uniqueness of the region, and the specific
vineyards in which the grapes grow (with some dating as far back
as 1958).
The wine pairs well with fish, pasta, or Asian dishes. Its
refreshing yet full style makes it the perfect companion after
a hot day spent in the vineyards or lazy Sunday lunches
enjoyed with Malan and his wife Juanita on their historic
manor house stoep.
The Allesverloren 2014 Tinta Barocca Rosé is available
from the farm’s wine shop and selected retail outlets
countrywide for approximately R60.
For more information visit www.allesverloren.co.za.

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