It brings delicate aromas of dusty wild strawberry, raspberry, and red gummy bears, along with gentle spice and a savoury, earthy undertone. Mataro adds a fine line of acidity, supple tannins, and a subtle peppery edge that lends both freshness and texture. Syrah complements this with juicy fruit weight and purity, creating a seamless balance of brightness and depth. The result is a crisp, layered rosé with energy, spice, and a lingering complexity that speaks to both varietals in harmony.

Petit Verdot, Cab. Sauv, 13.5%

The secret behind making rosé lies in the skin of the red wine grape, where we find the pigment that stains the juice to whichever extent we choose. With all the 2025 reds providing very high skin:juice ratios, there was not much need for the Saignée method during processing this year. Considering the demand for our Pas de Nom rosé, however, we took the opportunity to whole-bunch press some of the thick-hanging Syrah (47%) growing against our lower slopes earlier, and blending it with some wholebunch pressed Mataró (53%) all the way from Paarl. 2025 marks our first adventure with Mataro, and its contribution is immediately distinctive. It brings delicate aromas of dusty wild strawberry, raspberry, and red gummy bears, along with gentle spice and a savoury, earthy undertone. Mataro adds a fine line of acidity, supple tannins, and a subtle peppery edge that lends both freshness and texture. Syrah complements this with juicy fruit weight and purity, creating a seamless balance of brightness and depth. The result is a crisp, layered rosé with energy, spice, and a lingering complexity that speaks to both varietals in harmony.