Quoin Rock Rosé 2025
SIGNATURE FEATURES
- 2025 Harvest | A cooler, later-ripening season in the Western Cape delivered excellent balance and freshness in the fruit.
- Hand-selected bunches | ensuring only the finest grapes are used.
- Aged for 6 months in old French oak barrels | to retain purity of fruit while adding subtle complexity.
WINE TASTING NOTES
This Rosé shows delicate aromas of wild strawberries, red cherries, and a hint of rose petal, reflecting the Cabernet Franc’s elegance. The palate is vibrant and layered, offering juicy raspberry and cranberry flavours, with a gentle creaminess adding smooth texture. Bright acidity brings balance and freshness, leading to a crisp, lingering finish with a refined fruity lift.
TERROIR
Our Rosé is crafted from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, two cultivars that flourish on the slopes of the Simonsberg. Here, the vines enjoy generous sunlight tempered by cool maritime breezes from Table Bay, allowing for slow, even ripening. To capture delicate fruit expression and a light, elegant colour, bunches are hand-harvested at first light while still cool, ensuring pristine quality on arrival at the cellar.
VINIFICATION
Creating Rosé requires precision to achieve both delicacy and vibrancy. The grapes undergo a gentle pressing to ensure a pale hue while preserving bright fruit expression. After a short period of settling, the juice is transferred to seasoned 225-litre barrels where fermentation unfolds. The wine remains in barrel for six months, with careful bâtonnage adding subtle richness and texture, all while maintaining its lively freshness.
FOOD PAIRING
You can have this beautiful Quoin Rock Rosé on its own or with seafood dishes, such as crayfish, mussels, or ceviche. It is also an excellent partner for steak tartare.
WINE INFORMATION:
Origin | Simonsberg Stellenbosch
Harvested | March 2025
Style | Dry
WINE ANALYSIS
Cultivar/s | Cabernet Franc 68%
Cabernet Sauvignon 32%
Alcohol: 13.09%
Residual Sugar: 1.6g/L
Total Acidity: 6.9g/L
pH: 3.31
Craftmanship | Innovation
At Quoin Rock & Knorhoek, the fusion of meticulous craftsmanship and cutting-edge innovation is evident in every bottle we produce. By seamlessly blending traditional techniques with modern advances, we remain at the pinnacle of viticultural excellence, ensuring our wines not only honor our rich heritage but also anticipate the future of winemaking.
Passion | Experience
Our estates resonate with a deep-rooted passion for producing the finest wines, a love that's tangible in every sip and every encounter. Quoin Rock & Knorhoek is more than a destination; it's a journey into a world of premium winemaking, where each moment promises an unforgettable experience steeped in tradition, fervor, and elegance.
