IN THE VINEYARDS
The Lighthouse Collection was created to
entice the palate with all the special qualities
brought to you by a cool climate wine, while
being more approachable and accessible
in its youth. As an ode to the treacherous
yet extraordinary Cape coast, a lighthouse
was built at the Benguela Cove winery,
overlooking the vineyards, Bot River
lagoon and Atlantic Ocean.
This rosé champions Shiraz as signature
grape for this cool terroir and the
vineyards were managed and farmed
to preserve freshness and aromatics for
the making of rosé.
Slope: North and Western Slopes
Soil: Iron rich laterites
Clones: SH9 & SH12
Production: 22600 bottles
CHARACTER
Peach pink in colour, this delicious medley of
fruit, florals, and candied aromas opens doors to
enjoy this wine as an aperitif or to complement
an array of colourful dishes. It is appreciated for
expressions of pomegranate, boiled sweets, and
red apple, tailed by notes of strawberries and
watermelon. And yes, the creamy palate is as
mouth-watering as it sounds.
PERSONALITY
While fostering the essence of Provence-style
rosé’s that are known for balance and class, it also
captures that quintessential cool-climate elegance
and freshness. Shiraz adds fullness and plush
red fruit, the early harvesting of the grapes adds
tension, floral and stone fruit notes and frames the
wine with a distinctive acidity.
IN THE CELLAR
All grapes are handpicked and whole bunch
pressed to keep colour and tannin extraction to
a minimum. Ensuring further quality, only freerun juice was cold fermented with selected yeast strains. Shiraz grapes for rosé production are
picked earlier for the freshness to come forward.
BEST TO ENJOY
The colour invites al fresco dining, a great start to
the evening as the sun sets.
Cellaring potential: Enjoy now or within two years
Serving temperature: 8 - 10°C
"The versatility of this wine
is the secret behind its following
and success worldwide."
Cellar Master, Johann Fourie