Here is the rosé that changes minds. Forget pale, sweetish, forgettable pink wine. This is a dry, characterful Grenache rosé from the Swartland, that hot, wild stretch of South Africa's Coastal Region about 65km north of Cape Town where low-intervention winemaking has become an art form.
The fruit is picked at dawn from younger Grenache Noir vines, with a portion of whole bunches pressed straight into tank and left to ferment naturally. No fuss, no heavy hand. What ends up in the glass is a vibrant pale pink wine with fresh redcurrant and crushed red berries on the nose, a gently savoury undertone, and a palate that is properly dry and taut. Think cranberry and sour cherry, balanced acidity, and a finish with a lightly sandy, granitic texture that gives it real grip. It is also vegan and vegetarian-friendly, made from sustainably farmed grapes.
That structure is exactly why this works so well at the table. Drink it well chilled on its own as an aperitif, or pour it alongside simply grilled fish, roast chicken, or a big summer salad when the British weather finally plays along.
At under a tenner it is a brilliant everyday find, and we deliver across the UK, so a summer's worth of it can land on your doorstep in a couple of days.
