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The number 88 symbolises good fortune. The 88 Vineyards Rosé has hints of strawberry, cherries and tropical notes with a crisp acidity and a fresh finish.
THE VINEYARDS
The vineyards are found in a variation in meso-climates, exposed hills and sheltered valleys with soils from granite, sandstone and sand. Grapes are picked from a selection of these different wards in the Western Cape.
THE WINEMAKING
Cold skin maceration was carried out for six hours. the free-run juice was then fermented in stainless steel tanks for two weeks at 12 °C. The wine was left on the gross lees where batonage was applied for a week. The wine was thereafter racked and left on the lees.