DMZ Rose

DMZ Rose

With the DMZ range, DeMorgenzon aim to produce classic, elegant, well-balanced wines that over
deliver in terms of quality for price.

In the vineyard, trellised vineyards are managed with open canopies. Sunlight exposure allows these grapes to be harvested earlier with a lower sugar level and lighter colour essential to making world-class rosé.
Tasting note – DMZ Rose
This delightful dry Syrah Rose offers a rich and inviting experience. On the nose, vibrant aromas of ripe strawberries and tangy raspberries dance alongside subtle hints of dried herbs and delicate floral undertones, creating an inviting bouquet. The palate is greeted by a crisp and refreshing acidity, accompanied by a medley of succulent watermelon and juicy red cherries, leading to a satisfying dry and lingering finish.

Vinification details – DMZ Rose

Harvested from the Entrance Drive Syrah block, this Syrah is destemmed and lightly pressed for optimal colour extraction. This is then followed by natural fermentation in stainless steel tank. Maturation takes place for 4 months before being lightly filtered and bottled.

DeMorgenzon means simply ‘the morning sun’ and was so named because it is the first part of the Stellenboschkloof Valley to see the sun due to its high altitude and aspect.

Famous for their ‘Maestro’ blends and Reserve Chenin Blanc; since 2008 Baroque music has been piped into the vineyards all day, every day. The effects of sound and music on plant growth is an intriguing subject, the energy of the sound waves rather than the sounds themselves serving to stimulate and nurture the growing vines. A number of experiments have taken place over time which assess these claims and the effects, though in their statistical infancy, point towards an increase in vigour, root growth and general vine health. Once the harvest has completed and the wines have been placed into barrel, music is again streamed throughout DeMorgenzon’s cellars, surrounding the wines in rich sound waves, permeating the oak and steel as they travel, with every single note.

Nowhere else in South Africa is the marriage of music and the fruit of the vine taken so seriously, no doubt influenced by owners Wendy and Hylton Appelbaum (who was responsible for the creation of Classic FM South Africa back in 1997).

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DMZ Rose