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South African Top 6 Rosé results now available!


Thanks to a private tasting, we now have the results of the 6 Best Value Rosé of South Africa.

1st KWV Roodeberg Rosé 2018 2nd De Krans Pinotage 2018 3rd Painted Wolf The Den Rosé 2018

4th Eagle’s Cliff Arendskloof Pinot Noir Rosé 2018

5th Robin Hood Legendary Wine Maid Marian

6th Fat Bastard Rosé 2018

1. KWV Roodeberg Rosé 2018

From Western Cape

63% Shiraz, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cinsaut, 2% Mourvèdre

Wine description

This attractive, deep salmon-pink rosé delights with subtle aromas of watermelon, litchi and raspberry, as well as hints of rose petals and Turkish delight. The palate is fresh and soft, with a good acidity and fruity, long finish.

2. De Krans Pinotage 2018

From Calitzdorp

Wine description

This beautiful light rose petal blush Pink Rosé has soft elegant rose petal aromas, candyfloss nose with hints of strawberries.

It is recognizable for its smooth and quenching palate with fine red fruit flavours and a fresh acidity. Lovely for those hot summer days

3. Painted Wolf The Den Rosé 2018

From Paarl

100% pinotage

Wine description

A bright, fruity wine with strawberry, cherry and cranberry flavours, a gentle, underlying minerality and a fresh lingering finish.

Let us know what you think of the wines above if you tried one of them and contact us if you would like to organize your own private Top12Wines tasting!

More tastings are coming with more rankings, stay tuned!

Cheers wine lovers!

Top12Wines Team.


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