Pale yellow color.

Dominant peach aromas with a hint of pineapple juice on the nose.

The palate has intense peach and pineapple characters.

The mid palate is soft and creamy.

Vinification Notes:

Crushed, de-stemmed and then pressed using a membrane press.

The ferment was kept slow and cool to retain all the natural flavors and aromatic qualities.

The juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at a cool temperature to retain all the natural flavors and aromatic qualities.

The wine was blended, clarified, filtered and then bottled soon afterwards so the wine was a true expression of the grape/terroir from which it was made.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: South Africa

APPELLATION: Western Cape

VARIETALS:

45% Chenin Blanc

28% Sauvignon Blanc

20% Grenache Blanc

7% Viognier

TASTING NOTES:

This elegant and refreshing white blend displays aromas of peach, guava and prickly pear on the nose with hints of pineapple and green fig.

The lively, fresh palate is complemented by linear acidity and a balanced, seamless finish.

This colorful wine, both in appearance and flavor, is pleasing to wine drinkers and non-drinkers alike.

Soft aromas of white flowers and mango are enhanced on the palate with flavors of grapefruit and strawberry.

Low in alcohol, the wines crisp acidity off-sets the residual sweetness for a balanced easy drinking wine.

Finished with a slight spritz, this refreshing and fun wine coaxes a smile with each sip.

Tasting Notes

A classic Bordeaux style blend, our Del Rio Claret is an elegant composition of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec and 5% Cabernet Franc. Complex and rich, with deep flavors of red raspberry and ripe strawberry flavors, with herbal elements of thyme and rosemary. Framed with toasty oak notes and balanced tannins that provide structure for this rich and elegant blend. Intricately designed for enjoyment now or to be cellared for aging.

Winemaking

Each of the four varietals comprising the Claret; Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc are processed, fermented and barrel aged separately. Our Bordeaux wines are all barrel aged for 15 months in 95% French oak and 5% American oak, of which 30% is newoak. After barrel aging our winemaking team crafts the perfect blend,using the four grapes as building blocks to a complete a delicious masterpiece.

Vineyard

South facing, our Southern Oregon vineyard estate is located at the northern end of the Rogue Valley. With elevations ranging from 700 to 1800 feet, the primarily ancient volcanic and alluvial fan soils provide well drained, nutrient rich soils which are ideal for growing premium wine grapes.

Food Pairing

The Claret is the perfect partner for an elegant evening of rich food dishes. A delicious grilled steak or rack of lamb flavors will be accented by the smooth nature of the Claret. A fancy meal is not required for enjoyment with this soulful French tribute as it also pairs well with classic hard cheeses such as Parmesan, Romano, and vintage Gouda.

Wine Stats

Cases Produced 500

pH 3.9T.A. 5.6

Alcohol 13.8%

Origin Western Cape.

About the area: South Africa's vineyards are mostly situated in the Western Cape near the coast. This is the southernmost region of the African continent, and has a Mediterranean type climate and diverse soils perfectly suited to quality grape production.

Winemaking Specially: selected grapes were harvested, destemmed and inoculated with yeast. The wine was allowed to ferment until the desired sugar level was reached and subsequently fortied to stop the fermentation process. The wine was then moved to barrels for maturation.

Maturation: 2 - 4 years in a combination of 300 litre and 500 litre French oak barrels.

Varietals: Tinta Barocca + Ruby Cabernet + Souzão + Pinotage.

Wine description: Beautiful dark berry flavours are complemented by caramel, butterscotch and nuttiness. The wine is well balanced, fresh and fruitful with a lingering finish.

Serving suggestion: Serve chilled before a meal or after a meal with cheese.

Wine analysis Alcohol % volume: 17.21 pH: 3.48 Total acidity g/l: 5.11 Residual sugar g/l: 143.73

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Preserving Genuine Home Made Recipe Style
Made with 100% Pure Fresh Natural Dairy Cream
Original Specialty Orange Wine Recipe.
100% Natural Spices and Flavors No Preservatives
Sweetened with 100% Pure Cane Sugar

Complete Homogenization and 13.9% Alcohol by Volume.