75% Mourvèdre; 25% Syrah
The Keermont 4 Barrels Rosé 2024 is a barrel fermented Rosé made up of three barrels of Mourvèdre and one barrel of Syrah. The Mourvèdre grows high up in the Steepside vineyard and the Syrah grapes come from the Sweetwater vineyard lower in the valley which ripens very late allowing us plenty of time to pick some nice fresh grapes for the Rosé.
Winemaking:
The batches are harvested early (before they are very ripe) for freshness in the wine. The grapes are left on the skins for about an hour to draw just the right amount of colour before being basket pressed. The juice is fermented in seasoned French oak barrels and left to settle for about 6 months before being bottled by hand. Total of 1156 bottles and 50 Magnums produced.
TASTING NOTE
Pale onion skin pink in colour, this wine has powerful aromas of ripe strawberry, litchi, and watermelon. The palate is soft and textured with vibrant acidity. Beautiful tropical and stone fruit flavours are complimented by vanilla undertones. Drink now, but will last for at least 5 years.
ANALYSIS
Alc: 14.0%
pH: 3.39
TA: 4.9 g/L
RS: 2.1 g/L
TSO2: 58 mg/L
VA: 0.60 g/L
VINTAGE REPORT
A cold, wet winter set the vines up for the growing season. The early season ran smoothly, but unfavourable conditions during flowering led to a smaller crop that we initially expected. A series of heat waves in the second half of the ripening season saw the small crop ripening quickly. The crop was down by 30% although the quality is looking excellent.
