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Van Loggerenberg 'Break a Leg' Rosé 2019
Grape Type Pronunciation: "roe-zay"
Primary flavours
Blood Orange
Mandarin
Rhubarb
Lilac
Nougat
Rose Petal
Details
This comes from a 27 year old vineyard in the Helderberg area of Stellenbosch, in close proximity to the ocean, which gives the wines a great salty finish and gives great focus on the palate. Plenty of blood orange and rhubarb here, with a wonderfully round yet fresh texture. Oak adds depth to the mid palate, and the wine finishes zesty and pure. Wonderful, elegant rosé to compete with France's best.

Lukas Van Loggerenberg is, without doubt, one of the hottest names in South African wine. Despite growing up around wine – in the Breedekloof Valley– and studying viticulture and oenology at Elsenburg, he nearly became a doctor! The defining moment in his wine journey occurred in France, where at Domaine de La Chevalerie in the Loire Valley, winemaker Stephanie Caslot opened a 1989 Cabernet Franc that took his breath away. Right there Lukas decided to start his own wine label! Lucky for us he did. Van Loggerenberg is only on his 4th vintage, but already his name is being mentioned across the globe. His wines are produced using fruits from some of the best vineyards in the Cape, farmed by talented and passionate farmers. The Loire Valley still shines bright in his wines, with fresh acidity and purity a hallmark of the range. All the wines are made without added yeast or acid, and express pure fruit and wonderful texture as naturally as possible. We're thrilled to be able to bring Lukas' wines to Australia - we are confident in the not too distant future he'll be regarded as one of South Africa's most important winemakers.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Stellenbosch
country
South Africa
Grape type
Rosé
Wine Maker
Van Loggerenberg
Alcohol
12.5%
Vintage
2019
Cellar period
5-10 years
Production method
Wild Yeast
Pairing guide
With its pale pink blush, brightness, and food-friendliness, this South African rosé does a very good job of imitating some of the best rosé wines of Provence, while bringing some real southern hemisphere character to the table. It pairs amazingly well with simple grilled fish and shellfish dishes, but is incredibly versatile, and will match up nicely with roasted white meats, olives, roast garlic, and anything featuring sardines and anchovies. Nice!
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Food
Asian
Prawns
Hot & Spicy
Tastes
Crisp
Moods
Romantic
Seasons
Summer
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Wine region
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Stellenbosch is one of South Africa’s premier wine regions, located in the Western Cape, outside Cape Town. In South Africa, wine regions are known as winelands. Stellenbosch means ‘town of oaks’ and its winemaking dates back to the 17th century. The mountainous terrain, good rainfall, deep well-drained soils and diversity of terroirs make this a sought-after viticultural area. The wineland itself is known for high quality Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay as well as the local speciality, Pinotage.
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